A once lively Nkwanta now whispers
In the heart of Nkwanta South, where rivers flow and dreams take flight,
A shadow looms, and conflict brews, turning day into night.Adele, Akyode, Challa,...
Resetting Ghana: A call to ethics in political and corporate governance
Aristotle on Ethics: The Path to the Good LifeAristotle (384 - 322 BCE) viewed ethics as a practical science centered on human well-being and...
Freemasonry and Catholicism: John Edusei’s response to Most Rev. Joseph Osei-Bonsu
The Assistant Provincial Grand Master North of the Grand Lodge of Ghana, John Edusei, has responded to a letter from Most Rev. Joseph Osei-Bonsu,...
Pwalugu Dam & political “loot” recovery (ORAL) in Ghana – Bright Simons writes
In February, 2020, the Parliament of Ghana ratified the decision of the government to spend nearly $900 million on a “multipurpose” dam in Pwalugu,...
Dr. Kofi David Wuaku: A visionary leader poised to drive Volta Region’s development
In an era where strong, visionary leadership is crucial for regional development, Dr. Kofi David Wuaku has stepped forward with a bold agenda to...
An open letter to Mahama: A call to redeem your promise to solve the tidal wave crisis in Southern Volta
H.E. John Dramani Mahama
President of the Republic of Ghana
Flagbearer, National Democratic Congress (NDC)Dear President Mahama,I write to you today not just as a journalist,...
Chaos in Parliament: The Suspension of MPs and its Implications
In a dramatic turn of events, four Members of Parliament (MPs) in Ghana were suspended for two weeks following a chaotic incident during the...
Seidu Agongo writes: Unbroken after the storm
For nearly eight years, I, Alhaji Seidu Agongo spent almost every Monday to Thursday in court, answering allegations that took more political twists and...
James Klutse Avedzi: A trailblazer in public service and finance
James Klutse Avedzi’s illustrious career has reached new heights with his appointment by President Mahama as the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission...
Slashing Ministries may receive praise, but the elephant in the room is the Civil Service
Five days after assuming office, President John Mahama reduced the number of ministries from 29 to 23, in line with his pre-election pledge to...
An open letter to the newly appointed Managing Director of BOST
Dear Mr. Afetsi Awoonor,Advancing BOST’s Mandate for a Sustainable and Efficient Energy FutureCongratulations once again on your well-deserved appointment as the Managing Director of...
Can Mahama deliver in just four years?
The re-election of John Dramani Mahama as President of Ghana has ushered in a wave of optimism and skepticism alike.As he assumes office, he...
Goldmines and Landmines: Manasseh’s open letter to President Mahama
Dear President John Dramani Mahama,Accept my congratulations on your emphatic victory in the 2024 presidential election and your rebound as president of our republic.It...
Henry Kofi Quarshie writes: Cassiel Ato Baah Forson: A testament to service, truth, and loyalty
In a political landscape like Ghana's often marred by division and self-interest, the appointment of Cassiel Ato Baah Forson as Ghana’s Minister of Finance...
Ghana’s peace operation models must reflect current complexities
The Laadi Centre for Peace Building and Security Analysis (LACPSA-GHANA), a coalition member of the Global Campaign for Peace Education, has expressed deep concern...
In support of Abdul-Salam, Muslim at NLA and case for meritocracy
The appointment of Mohammed Abdul-Salam as the new Managing Director (MD) of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) has sparked a conversation that many feel...
The human cost of conflict and the imperative of compassion
In the blistering heat of Obuasi, a town once brimming with life and hope, an unfathomable tragedy unfolded, leaving behind a heart-wrenching trail of...
Is ‘dumsor’ coming back? Insights from an economist
The Ghanaian media has recently focused on the power situation following the NDC's convincing victory in the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections.I commend the...
Lessons in transitioning social media accounts and digital infrastructure between old and new governments: Insights from Ghana and US
Thomas Synaepa-Addison, a Ph.D. student at the School of Information Technology, University of Cincinnati, has conducted an extensive research experience in infrastructure security, privacy,...
Harnessing climate-smart agriculture to tackle Ghana’s food shortages and price hikes: Insights from Emmanuel Kojo Gyamfi
Over the past few months, Ghana has been dealing with significant food shortages, leading to a steep increase in prices of essential goods like...
Women: The destiny changers
Men and women work alongside each other, acknowledging their different makeups.Despite the generally accepted view that men lead and women follow, especially in marriages...
The erosion of justice: A call for justice for Stella Ayawovi Fiagbedzi’s land
In an age where integrity should reign supreme, the story of Stella Ayawovi Fiagbedzi serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of common...
Bright Simons: Finance Minister-designate grilled over tax promises
The Minister of Finance-designate of Ghana’s new government was very supportive of the positions of Civil Society Organisations (CSO) in some of our advocacy campaigns...
Ministry of Local Gov’t, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs demands an experienced hand
Refreshingly, President John Dramani Mahama appears on track to keeping his campaign promise to govern with 60 ministers.Already, he has realigned the ministries, reducing...
Mahama should scrap deputy ministerial position for tourism
In fulfilment of his promise to run a lean government, one bold decision President John Dramani Mahama must take is to scrap the deputy...
Samson’s Take: Punish the criminal ‘vigilante’ takeovers
Ghana has a law called the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845). It was passed to regulate the political transfer of power after an...
Bright Simmons: Mahama’s reduction of ministries to 23 amid calls for efficiency, cost-cutting
1. Ghana's new President has reduced the number of government ministries to 23 from the previous 30 in line with his campaign promises.2. When...
We listen, we don’t judge: What they don’t tell you about being an entrepreneur
There’s an entrepreneur in Ghana I’ve admired for years. He’s a figure I’ve followed quietly, and although he’s had his critics, I’ve come to...
Invasion of state institutions: A result of mistrust in Akufo-Addo’s gov’t ?
It has been a month since Ghanaians queued to vote in the 2024 general elections, and we have all witnessed the outcome of the...
Omane Boamah: Stan Xoese Dogbe, you know your onions
My dear brother Stan Xoese Dogbe thank you, thank you, thank you, medaase, Onyiwaladon, nagode, akpe...You know your onions!How did you conceptualise the Independence...
Musah Superior writes: We will hold Mahama to his campaign promises
This is yet another new beginning for our country. Unbelievably so. My party, the NPP has shamefully exited government and the NDC just took...
NJOA: An ode to Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang
After the swearing in Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as the Vice-President of Ghana, a lot of well wishes have poured in for her, especially...
Imminent changes within some key security agencies, state institutions, and its implications
What will happen within the Electoral Commission?The Electoral Commission (EC), in my personal opinion, is another state institution that I classify under the security...
The biggest regret of the NPP is going to be this
During their term, they totally sidelined and emasculated all centres of dissent in the country. They rendered all critical voices redundant.Should the NDC now...
Saying goodbye to my first love- Journalism; it’s a Farewell not a Goodbye
There is a peculiar ache that comes with saying goodbye to a first love. For me, that love wasn’t a person but a profession—Journalism.It...
Vicky Hamah, Joyce Bawah and Zanetor Rawlings must feature prominently in Mahama’s Administration
Being an ardent critic of the National Democratic Congress and its leader, President-Elect John Dramani Mahama, matters related to the NDC ought not to...
Inusah Fuseini should spare us the “hypocrisy”; NDC has rather caused constitutional crisis not EC
Inusah Fuseini, the former Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, on Joy FM's Newsfile on Saturday, 28 December 2024, opined that the Electoral Commission...
Open letter to President-elect Mahama
Dear President Mahama,I extend my heartfelt congratulations on your unprecedented victory and historic comeback in our nation's political landscape.Your unwavering commitment to speaking truth...
Removing Jean Mensa and her deputies not the solution to bias and partisan allegations
Removing the Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson, Jean Mensa, and her deputies over partisan and biased allegations in the lead-up to the 2024 General Elections...
Cucumbers – Making the most of them
When it comes to green vegetables, cucumbers are sure to be at the top of your list. Here are some facts about cucumbers that...