Bright Simons: Bawumia has a date with destiny
On Saturday, November 4, the man tipped to win the primaries of Ghana’s ruling party and succeed the country’s sitting President as the ruling...
Major Mahama died for nothing
Resignations from the highest office of the land, anywhere in the world, are rare and come usually after protracted internal power-play.When on August 8,...
NPP Flagbearer Race: The case of 2 polls, 2 frontrunners and 2 no-hopers
Barely a week after Global InfoAnalytics released its findings in a survey on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential race, and predicted an almost...
Martin Amidu: The last hurdle to making or unmaking Nana Akufo-Addo’s long game to ‘break the 8’
November 4 2023 determines whether Nana Akufo-Addo’s dream birthed upon losing the 2008 Presidential Elections never to allow any other person except his preferred...
Edward Bawa: Prepare to still sleep in darkness unless govt intervenes
On Thursday, October 26, 2023, most parts of the country were thrown into darkness because of a power generation deficit.Our understanding from...
Akosombo dam spillage: Stop the needless politicization and put Ghana first
The news of the devastating effects of the Akosombo dam spillage on residents of communities in the lower Volta areas started as a casual...
The integrity of Special Prosecutor’s applications for certiorari and stay of proceedings in Cecilia Abena Dapaah cases
Even at the height of incompetence and inexperience, no Special Prosecutor (unless he was intent on grievous mischief in abuse of the court process)...
Koku Anyidoho: My Liberia story
Under the gracious auspices of ECOWAS, I landed in Liberia on, October 6, 2023, as a member of the Observation Mission to play our...
Consequences of Akosombo Dam spillage avoidable
Natural disasters typically refer to events that result from natural processes or forces, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, and wildfires, which occur independently of...
Our broken Ghana
My fellow Ghanaians, my heart is heavy and so should yours."Instead of virtues, we have luxury and avarice, public distress and private superfluity;...
Martin Amidu: Kissi Agyebeng’s petition to CJ fishing for a judge to hear OSP cases pending in court
On 12 October 2023, I received the hitherto unfathomable news that the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, had finally summoned the audacity and impunity to...
Sara Kekeli Akunor: Championing inclusivity, empowerment for people with disabilities in Ghana
In a world where inclusivity remains an ongoing battle, Sara Kekeli Akunor, a determined student at the University of Ghana, stands as a beacon...
Journalists under siege: Navigating daily stress, threats, and despondency in the line of duty
Journalism is often considered the fourth estate, a cornerstone of democracy and this is no different in Ghana. Let's forget the senseless attack on...
Ghana’s external debt restructuring: Is China still the missing piece?
Ghana is currently grappling with a dire economic situation, having defaulted on a large portion of its external debt payments nearly a year ago....
Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng: NPP, How did we get here?
I woke up this morning with a barrage of calls and messages from friends, acquaintances and many NPP faithful. These distress calls have just one...
Bright Simons: Why the Bank of Ghana is guilty
A Governor on the ropesRattled by unprecedented demonstrations against his tenure by Ghana’s political opposition, the governor of the Bank of Ghana described the...
Ghana’s Education System at Crossroads: Are we truly leaving no one behind?
In the countdown to 2030, the year set as the deadline for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it is imperative to scrutinise the...
Elizabeth Ohene: Is anyone reading the paper?
I have been watching the newspaper scene here with deep anxiety. Every newspaper in the country is struggling. But in the wider context, that...
International Stammering Awareness Day: One size does not fit persons who stammer; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The phrase "One size does not fit all" simply indicates that what works for person A may not work for person B.A society...
A race against time: Unveiling Ghana’s kidney crisis
In the heart of Ghana, where vibrant culture meets the undeniable pulse of life, a silent crisis has been unfolding.Behind the colourful fabrics,...
Policing in Ghana: Introspections, challenges and prospects
Section 200(1) of the 1992 Constitution states that “no person or authority shall raise any police service except by or under the authority of...
Heartfelt praise: Celebrating the remarkable journey of Daniel Payne, Egyam Children’s Home
In the tapestry of life, there are individuals whose unwavering dedication and boundless compassion weave threads of hope and opportunity into the lives of...
Arthur Kobina Kennedy: The people’s movement on the street
Last Saturday, thousands of Ghanaians poured into the streets to protest harsh economic conditions and demand change.According to a report by Reuters, a demonstrator,...
Unsung hero Addai-Nimoh draws support from Kufuor loyalists
Ing. Francis Addai-Nimoh is a sterling example of political resilience; consistently, he has proved to be an unsung hero in the politics of the...
Samson’s Take: Democracy in danger – stop the police now!
Let’s be clear about this. A country that is in this broke state after an IMF bailout ought not entertain this conduct by the...
Message from the Morning Man: Buried alive
One of my favourite movie directors is Quentin Tarantino. His raw, rich and pulpy imagination never ceases to impress me.Last night, I was...
Useless Column: ‘How it leaked’
The day the dog will vex and decides to take adult human beings to court over copyright breaches er, the whole world will go...
The missing wedding cake Kofi spills my beans
Here comes Kofi Akpabli again, with my book in his armpit. After the earlier upper cut, he calls my bluff this time by literally...
Possible pain at the pump in forecast
The government must pay heed to the early warnings about a possible crude oil price increase.Oil markets roared last week and the price...
Julius Debrah: A pinnacle of experience, leadership for running mate
In the realm of Ghanaian politics, the selection of a running mate is a decision of paramount importance.This individual not only complements the...
Martin Amidu: Ghanaians need to wake up before the OSP becomes an unconstitutional unruly monster
Ghanaians ought to wake up to the fact that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is gradually being turned by Kissi Agyebeng, the...
Ace Anan Ankomah: The distinguished, true and real legal luminary that is Prof Kofi Date-Bah
THE ACADEMICDuring my formative years as an eager student at the Legon Faculty of Law in the late 1980s, I found myself captivated by...
Message from the Morning Man: Perfect
What’s your favourite song? I bet the answer is “It depends”, right? You probably have a favourite gospel song, a favourite highlife song, favourite...
UoN using AI to predict pregnancy risks for women in Africa
Africa has the highest neonatal mortality rate in the world, with 27 deaths per 1,000 live births.However, comprehensive research on the relation between...
Kwesi Yankah: The pen at risk: Snapshots of a scary past
Browsing through my memoirs, I am occasionally swept off by ‘spooky’ encounters recorded by wrinkled cameras.No iPhones those days. But I am glad...
Why I hate braided wigs and want them all burned
I absolutely hate braided wigs. My solemn desire is that all the braided wigs in the world should be gathered and burned.Braided wigs are...
Ransford Gyampo: My take on the possible deployment of ECOWAS Troops to Niger
Coups are bad and there is no justification whatsoever for it. In the view of Plato, soldiers have no business governing a country.They must...
Kwesi Yankah: Oh how time flies
In the past year-and-half, I have been working on a project that looks back on my life’s journey of trials and triumphs, and feel...
Bank Commercial Paper as an alternative to T-Bills as latter faces possible re-structuring
It is imperative that government reduces yields (interest rates) on T-Bills, given the country’s current precarious economic situation, this is no time for the...
Closed Season: The woes of women and children in fishing communities
The din of brisk fishing activity greets anyone who ventures onto the landing beach at Jamestown the Greater Accra Region and in coastal regions...