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Protecting our elections in Cybersphere: EC alone cannot ensure the security and integrity of our elections

This article aims to emphasise that the Electoral Commission (EC) alone cannot protect our elections in 2024 due to the sophisticated and varied cyber...

Martin Amidu writes on Kissi Agyebeng’s trial in public opinion, Mahama and Airbus, Asiedu Nketia et al

On 17 May 2024 at 6:00 am, Kissi Agyebeng’s rented media house, Joy FM, as usual published a report intended to try me in...

The need to include Africa’s Agenda 2063 in the curriculum of basic schools in Ghana

Agenda 2063 is a master plan for transforming Africa into the global powerhouse of the future.This vision emerged as African leadership shifted its focus...

Time to rebrand: Let’s give our national Amputee Team a name that inspires

Ghana's National Amputee Team, currently known as the Black Challenge, has once again made us proud by qualifying for the 2026 Amputee World Cup...

Op-Ed: Celebrating African Union Day: Reflecting on Ghana’s Contribution to Africa’s Liberation

As we commemorate African Union Day, it is an opportune moment to reflect on the strides Africa has made towards unity, peace, and prosperity....

The consequences of free and fair elections

There is one pronouncement election stakeholders wait for at the end of every contest besides who won or lost. It is the judging of...

‘King Oyanka’ declares human rights abuse in Ghana beyond repair, calls for urgent action

Chairman of the World Human Rights Council for West Africa and Chief of Oblieman in the Ga West Municipality of the Greater Accra Region,...

Killing a soldier?

On April 30, 2024, a soldier in uniform was reported to have been shot dead at Kasoa over a land dispute.Initial reports that the...

Message for all kayayei in Ghana

Yesterday, two hostels in Madina and Ashaiman were commissioned alongside the launching of Kayeyei Empowerment Program by the Vice President of the Republic of...

Formalizing and recognizing the role of the church as true developmental partners

In the complex sphere of national development and social welfare, the substantial role of religious organizations, particularly churches, tends to be underestimated. However, a...

Samson’s Take: Landlords, don’t fret, caretaker can’t take over your property

Today, My Take is brief in simply stating the correct position of a gravely misunderstood law causing fear and panic, especially among citizens labouring...

Amanda Clinton Esq: A slippery slope if Ghana’s second Special Prosecutor ever is removed from office

As required by Article 146 of the Constitution, the Chief Justice is determining whether there is a prima facie case to form a committee...

Breaking the mold: Empress Neeta redefines women’s role in Ghana’s entertainment scene

The cliché that show business or the larger entertainment space requires that women are used as glitter to the main masculine course is not...

Otumfuo and Lady Julia’s love story: My inspiration

I am not a student of love, but I believe in love. Yes! This is ambiguous but that is who I am.This position has...

Arthur Kobina Kennedy writes: Politicization of justice

The unfortunate politicization of our justice just took a giant step forward.Without explanation, at the 11th hour, the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkonoo, replaced 3 of the...

Cocoa in crisis: The bitter truth behind Ghana’s declining cocoa industry

In the heart of Ghana's economic landscape lies the cocoa industry, a cornerstone of the nation's agricultural heritage and a vital source of livelihood...

The NLA Good Causes Foundation: Igniting hope and optimism through the power of games

“If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich”, John F Kennedy, a conviction...

Inspiring Love Story: How Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and adorable Lady Julia first met; 6 lessons learnt

It was an opportunity I was not going to miss out on. And so when the adorable Lady Julia Osei Tutu, wife of Otumfuo Osei...

Hindsight: Asante Kotoko’s 25 years under Otumfuo Osei Tutu II

In the week of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II's silver jubilee anniversary celebrations, a team lined up at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.The...

The role of succession planning in promoting brand resilience and sustainable growth

Brands are often challenged to stay nimble and agile with a robust system (including succession plans (SP) of building and retaining employees with skills,...

Who can lay claim to Kumasi International Airport- Mahama or Akufo-Addo?

On the 10th day of December 2012, President Mahama gave approval for the Kumasi International Airport Redevelopment Project.In 2013, the Government of Ghana embarked...

Cecilia & Akonta: President told us so!

Have you asked yourself why, for the first time in the history of state investigation into a suspected crime, the three agencies — Attorney...

Prof Kwesi Yankah writes: Public Protocols and My Waist Pains

I wonder when I will get used to public protocols in customary settings: standing on the approach of a big chief; bowing to greet...

Celebrating 74 years of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II: A journey of leadership and legacy

Celebrations abound in honour of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the revered Asantehene, as he recently marked his 74th birthday.Born Barima Kwaku Dua on May...

Empowering future generations: Role of parents in Climate Change awareness for African children

Climate Change significantly threatens Africa's ecosystems, economies, and communities.Parents, educators, and guardians must equip children with knowledge, skills, and values to address this global...

What Akufo-Addo’s latest ‘dumsor’ comment says about the Ghanaian President

President Nana Akufo-Addo is utterly out of touch with recent happenings in Ghana and his latest comment about the erratic nature of power supply...

Ghana’s press freedom ranking: Are we actually improving?

The 2024 Press Freedom Index report released by Reporters Without Borders indicates that Ghana has risen 12 places from 62nd position in 2023 to...

Bright Simons: How SML confused Ghanaian professors

Despite sparring for months with SML, I had never had the privilege of an encounter at close range. Unlike the good souls at the Fourth...

Non-violence and tolerance must exist within Ghana’s security space – LACPSA-GHANA

The Laadi Centre for Peace Building and Security Analysis (LACPSA-GHANA) has observed the growing intolerance within Ghana's security space.We are therefore calling on all...

Will Ghana’s Democracy Stand the Test of Time in the 2024 Elections?

Since its independence on March 6, 1957, Ghana has consistently held successful elections, a testament to its commitment to democracy and peace. The country's...

Will Ghana’s democracy stand the test of time in the 2024 elections?

IntroductionSince its independence on March 6, 1957, Ghana has consistently held successful elections, a testament to its commitment to democracy and peace.The...

The forgotten JHS pupils: The gap in School Feeding Programme

Since its inception in 2005, Ghana's School Feeding Programme has been a beacon of hope for many children in public primary schools, providing them...

Elections 2024: Your continued silence is more than deafening…

(Making The State of Ghana’s Economy, Governance, Probity, Tribalism, Accountability and Corruption the real issues for Elections 2024)If you think the high walls around...

Yaw Nsarkoh: The President’s letter on the KPMG (SML) Report

I have now read Akufo-Addo's letter two times. It is glaringly and painfully obvious to me, that, I do not understand some things in...

Bright Simons: The SML defence “falls flat”

For the argument that SML contributed to the increase in petroleum consumption, and therefore taxes, to be sustainable, proof has to be shown that...

Manasseh’s praise and criticism of Akufo-Addo’s action on the SML scandal

I have read the statement from the Office of the President containing the actions taken by President Akufo-Addo on the KMPG Audit Report on...

Kofi Adu Domfeh writes: When roads are constructed to kill

The road has been without safety cautions: there are no traffic lights, no road markings, including zebra crossing, and no reflectors on the medians.

Privatisation of ECG is not the solution: A case for sustainable public ownership

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has been a subject of debate regarding its privatisation for years or otherwise.Proponents argue that privatization could...

Mr. Candidate, are you really addressing my health care needs?

If I am not exaggerating, not a month goes by in our country without our news outlets and social media being inundated with stories...

Kwesi Yankah Writes: ‘Awengaa’: a predator of crying babies

We were careful those days in Duakwa not to be shamed and mocked as ‘Awengaa.’ A thirty-year old man who had ‘slept’ with an...