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...
Claudia Lumor: The Ghana we want – Why i trust Bawumia
As Ghanaians approach a pivotal moment in the nation's democratic journey, the need for a leader with vision, integrity, and a commitment to transformative...
Abolishing double-track will deny 1.8 million students access to free SHS
Former President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have stated in their 2024 manifesto that the next NDC government will review...
Prof. Kpessa-Whyte: Manifesto briefs; NDC’s pre-tertiary education reform policies
The National Democratic Congress' (NDC) 2024 Manifesto: A Vision for Educational Reform in GhanaThe National Democratic Congress' (NDC) 2024 manifesto outlines a compelling vision...
Martin Amidu: Congratulations to 47th American President-elect, Donald Trump
I write once again to congratulate former President Donald Trump, this time, as the 47 President-elect of the United States of America (USA) after...
US Visa Restriction Policy – An Overlooked Idea of Ghanaian Professor [Rev. Prof. E.Y. Nash]
The recent US Embassy decision to impose visa restrictions on individuals who may disrupt Ghana’s democratic process ahead of the upcoming December elections has...
MPs’ repeated attempts to sue Speaker: Unintended consequences for the 2024 elections?
Recent attempts by Members of Parliament (MPs) in Ghana to take Speaker Alban Bagbin to court are raising significant concerns about the potential long-term...
Plantain chips are breaking hearts in Africa
Going bananas about plantain records in global trade databasesThe annoying thing about analysing Africa’s international plantain trade is that the customs (HS) code for...
Whatsapp users in Equatorial Guinea face multimedia access restrictions
On November 4, WhatsApp users in Equatorial Guinea experienced significant disruptions as the option to send and download multimedia files using mobile data was...
Samson’s Take: Corruption and why 82% suffer economic hardships
I wrote My Take last week sitting in the First Anniversary Lecture of my friend Anthony Akoto Ampaw.The deep thinker, Prof, H. Kwasi Prempeh, delivered the...
You cannot make phone calls or drive your car soon when ‘dumsor’ occurs
Who is going to lead Ghana into the new age of electricity during this global energy transformation and electrification of transportation industry?From the steam...
Father and son: Reflection on mentorship and legacy
In today’s world, it’s not uncommon to hear beautiful, heartwarming stories about loved ones only after they are gone. At funerals, we listen to...
Implications of the Death of Akua Donkor, GFP Presidential Candidate – A Legal Perspective
The untimely demise of Akua Donkor, founder and presidential candidate of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), has raised critical questions as the 2024 presidential...