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Students in limbo: Who cares?

As the clock ticks toward the reopening of tertiary institutions for the new academic year in January, thousands of students across Ghana are stuck...

Was Dr Agordzo demoted from Superintendent to Deputy for Misconduct?

Following the very reckless and unfortunate comments and attacks by retired Police officer Dr Benjamin Agordzo on the highly respected Inspector-General of Police, yours...

Who sits on the “cursed seats”?

In the lead-up to the 2024 elections, tensions reached a boiling point in Ghana's Parliament, as political rivals from the New Patriotic Party (NPP)...

Election 2024: Prof. H Kwasi Prempeh celebrates Mussa Dankwa and Kwaku Antwi-Boasiako

I am very happy to see Mussa Dankwah get the attention, recognition, and respect that he deserves as a pollster, researcher and analyst. As...

Lessons from the fallen elephant and the risen umbrella in Ghana

‘Those whose palm kernels were cracked by benevolent spirit should not forget to be humble’ – Chinua Achebe.Mr. Abroenye: Good day to Prof. and his three...

Mahama wins elections; Bawumia wins admiration after early concession

Ghana's December 7, 2024 elections have concluded with dramatic twists, cementing the West African nation's reputation as a beacon of democratic maturity.In a highly...

Martin Amidu: Congratulatory message to President-elect Mahama

President-elect of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, I send you my good wishes on this occasion of your well-deserved and landslide victory...

The GH₵1.20p feeding grant per child: the harsh reality of Ghana’s school feeding programme

Twelve-year-old Adrian Kay, a class six pupil, prepares for school. After he finishes breakfast at home, his mother hands him a pack of home-cooked...

The weight of redemption: Why President John Mahama can’t afford to fail

Dear H.E. President John Dramani Mahama,First off, hearty congratulations on what is already shaping up to be a historic return to the highest office...

Change has come to Ghana for good: A new era of hope and accountability

The 2024 elections in Ghana have ushered in a profound shift in the nation’s political landscape. The decisive victory of the opposition National Democratic...

77 stories, 1 republic – Paul Adom-Otchere chronicles Ghana’s democratic journey

Ace Ghanaian journalist, Paul Adom-Otchere, has launched a compelling new book that explores Ghana's Fourth Republic, highlighting the pivotal stories that have shaped the...

Journalists and election coverage: Navigating the gains and pains since 1992

The liberalization of Ghana's airwaves in the late 1990s marked a turning point in the country's democratic evolution.It unleashed a torrent of diverse voices...

December 7 elections: Will Ghanaians Reset or It is Possible?

As Ghanaians head to polls on Saturday, December 7, 2024, the question still remains.Will Ghanaians Reset Ghana as it is being champions by the...

Bright Simons: Ghana’s shady e-Gate Project

This is a very quick note to explain my recent tweet about the biometric e-gate solution recently commissioned by Ghana’s Vice President (Veep).Ghana’s current electronic...

2024 election: Which vision are you voting for; upgrade or reset?

As Ghanaians prepare to head to the polls this Saturday, all eyes are on the upcoming election, where voters will decide between two major...

Cometh the hour, cometh the man: Nana Addo, John Mahama, and Ghana’s leadership narrative

The pre-eminent English poet and playwright William Shakespeare's genius lay in his ability to use his literary acumen to interrogate and offer a cogent...

Hold my bissap: On marriage, dating, and the single sage

“Are you married? Have you been married before? You don’t even have a girlfriend, so why are you talking about marriage and dating? Get...

Dr Otokunor writes: Mahama’s Agro Economic Transformation through a 24-Hour Economy 

Agriculture is not just a sector—it is the heartbeat of Ghana’s economy, a living testament to the grit and determination of a people who...

Election 2024: GJA must be applauded for scepticism on provision of police liaison officers to selected media houses

“Beware of Greeks bearing gifts”The press conference convened by the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), and addressed by its President, Albert Dwumfour, is a shining...

Kodwo Mensah Aboroampa Writes: Bawumia, Mahama, talk to your supporters

In a crucial moment for Ghana’s political landscape, the flagbearers of the two major political parties, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic Party...

Ghana’s 2024 Elections: Peace, where are you?

As Ghana approaches its 2024 general elections, the nation stands at a critical juncture in its democratic journey.Known for its stability in a region...

Keta Port project to be commissioned soon?

As the December 7 election approaches, it’s hard to ignore the echoes of promises about the much-touted Keta Port project.Year after year, the Finance...

Prophecy, polls, and predictions (Part II)

Pollsters have always tried to predict political outcomes through research, but they predict with margins of error.That is humility. It indicates that to err...

Rex Danquah: The Akufo-Addo Cathedral promise paradox

The Hypocrisy Of The People Isn’t Funny Anymore As Our Silences Are Most Deafening… Where Did We Get It All So Wrong?“One of the...

Kodwo Mensah Aboroampa Writes: 10 days to December 7 Election; a call for peace

As Ghana approaches its highly anticipated December 7 General Election, we stand at a pivotal moment in our history.With just 10 days to go,...

2024 Election: Celebrating your victory

Celebrations are phenomenal among sportsmen. Athletes celebrate at the end of a race, but in soccer, celebrations are more often tied to scoring a...

Breaking the 8 will break Ghana: Why you shouldn’t vote for Bawumia

Ideally, when a sitting vice president decides to shoot their shot at the top job, it shouldn’t feel like they’re auditioning to be a...

Prophecy, polls, and predictions

Paul talks about the three greatest virtues: Faith, Hope, and Love. Love is the greatest among the three.If, in the same vein, prophecy, polls,...

2024 Election: Who will be your President? Part III

THE SWORD OF 'MEMPENE'Well, for those of us who do not speak Akan, 'mempene' simply means 'I won't agree.'When the African politician says such,...

Dr. K.Y. Amoako writes: The fierce urgency of now

On December 7, Ghana will elect a new government—a historic step as we enter the second quarter of the 21st Century, facing both immense...

The agony of kidney disease: When death appears more bearable

In Ghana, the plight of individuals battling kidney disease has become a heartbreaking reality.The extreme cost of dialysis, coupled with inadequate healthcare infrastructure, has...

Marking Afenyo-Markin’s Major in the Minors

Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Leader of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Caucus in Parliament, is a desperate man seeking to undress the media for not...

Open Letter to Justice (Rtd.) William Atuguba

I extend my profound regards to you, Justice (Rtd.) William Atuguba, former Judge of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Ghana.I commend you...

2024 Election: Who will be your president? Part II

Alice, my dear wife, had been imprisoned while we were in Senegal. She was accused of trafficking 2.2 kilograms of cocaine under very bizarre...

Tribute by CPP flagbearer: Akua Donkor, a champion for the marginalised

With a heavy heart, I join the nation in mourning the passing of Madam Akua Donkor, a woman dedicated to advocating for Ghana’s marginalized.As...

Honouring Jerry John Rawlings: A legacy of ethical leadership, development, and environmental stewardship

Tuesday, November 12, 2024, marks the fourth anniversary of the passing of Jerry John Rawlings, Ghana’s former president and one of its most transformative...

The Supreme Court goofed

I have followed closely the standoff or impasse between the legislative and judicial arms of Ghana that has lasted for one month.The issue is...

Re: Mahama has the worst economic performance of all Presidents in the fourth Republic – Bawumia

"Really? Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, is this quote wrongly attributed to you or rightly to another? Either way, it is not true!Let us recall the...

Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo: Ode to Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings

Where I come from, Vamboi, a tiny village just outside of Tumu in the Upper West Region, having a boy as your first child...

2024 Election: Who will be your president?

Each of us will always have a political party's flagbearer of choice. However, when it comes to the presidency, someone else may choose him...