Youth activist dеmands for thorough invеstigation into death of fishermen in Tema
Today, we gathеr in sorrow as we mourn thе untimеly and tragic loss of two prеcious livеs - our bеlovеd fishеrmеn who wеrе prеparing...
Yvonne Nelson’s Book is a victory for fatherhood
Imagine being a dad, trying to navigate the challenging path of fatherhood while being separated from your family due to life’s circumstances. That's been...
Bawumia’s 10th position on the ballot paper – A divine order which reflects his campaign message
When Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia crafted a compelling football analogy to drive his campaign; that he is the best, among the NPP flagbearership...
John Mahama faces running-mate puzzle
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) on May 13, 2023, overwhelmingly re-elected former President John Dramani Mahama to hold the party’s red, green, black and...
Time up for Adwoa Safo in Dome-Kwabenya?
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, was conspicuously missing at the first anniversary and thanksgiving of the National Executives of...
Elizabeth Ohene: He is falling from the skyscraper
I think I am in one of those situations where there is someone I should have written about and I don’t do it and...
Hanson K. Nyame writes: Our Parliament vs Anti LGBTQI+
When the Honourable Speaker of Parliament posed the question for those who opposed the anti-LGBTQ+ bill to rise up, none of them got up,...
Martin Amidu: Dampare-must-go leaked tape recording is diversionary for the long game
“Duncan. There is no art To find the mind’s construction in the face. He was a gentleman on whom I built An absolute trust.” – William Shakespeare...
Nana Jantuah: The power of cultural consultants in enhancing narratives in white dominant movies
In an increasingly diverse and interconnected world, representation and inclusivity have become important aspects of storytelling in the film industry.White-dominant movies, while...
Martin Amidu: The constitution supports free speech that urges govt to enter a ‘nolle prosequi’ in a pending case
“A lot of hypocrisy is happening right now. Political weaponisation of the DOJ , unfortunately, seems like the theme of this election cycle.” –...
Hanson K. Nyame writes: Justice and our new Chief Justice
Now that all Africa’s colonized states have attained independence, it is wondered if Dr Kwame Nkrumah (if he was still alive) would not have...
Breakdown of Sarkodie’s ‘Try Me’ response to Yvonne Nelson
There has been mixed reactions and dissension on Twitter following the controversial abortion ‘beef’ surrounding rapper Michael Owusu Addo known professionally as Sarkodie and...
Yaw Buaben Asamoa writes: Banish internal apathy and “together, we will win”
Moving around the country, engaging and talking, it appears internal apathy within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) rank and file, is the biggest threat...
Unveiling the struggles: A psychological analysis of ‘I am not Yvonne Nelson’ memoir
Yvonne Nelson, a well-known Ghanaian celebrity, recently published a memoir entitled ‘I’m not Yvonne Nelson’, which has been the subject of much controversy since...
Kwesi Yankah writes: Sanitary Pads? ‘Bisa Abrewa’
I have been mulling of late over contemporary issues that would have drawn the fury of parents in those days. Discussing sanitary pads in...
Prof. Kwesi Yankah writes: Ndebugre and JJ Rawlings; A clash on the National Anthem
Last week’s incident on the national anthem, when President Akufo-Addo fumed seeing a chief sitting and not standing as the national anthem was played...
Open Letter to ECG/PURC: Residents of Prampram and its environs are not puppets to be punished with ‘dumsor’
Dear ECG/PURC,I am an angry resident. As I type this letter, the entire Prampram and neighbouring communities and villages have been without electricity, since...
Otiko Afisah Djaba writes: Wake up Ghana, act now on gender equality
Though Ghana is regarded as a beacon of democracy in Africa, the country’s record on gender equality is less enviable; it is best described...
Ras Mubarak: Reflections on what is expected of NDC delegates
We are exactly 13 days into the crucial National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary and Presidential primaries.The NDC’s delegates across the country who...
Martin Amidu: Nana Akufo-Addo does not deny he is good friend to financial architect Alistair Mathias
The President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, did not deny being Alistair Mathias’ friend in his response to Al Jazeera’s request for his...
Alex Kyeremeh writes: Where are the 300-bed hostels for 46 Colleges of Education?
A year ago, the Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum announced to the applaud of Ghanaians, the construction of 300-bed hostels in all...
Tension rocks Sunyani-West NDC primaries over purported disqualification of Ernest Ayesu, Evelyn Akantoa
There is uneasy calm in the NDC's primaries at the Sunyani West Constituency, following the purported disqualification of two candidates in the contest.Ernest Ayesu,...
The wasted 31 years of NDC and NPP: Lessons from Kagame’s RPF in Rwanda
To fix a country you must first fix its political parties.That is one of the biggest takeaways I am returning to Ghana with...
Safeguarding Ghana’s future against pandemics through public health emergency fund
Infectious diseases have had adverse effects on humans all around the globe through the years.Diseases such as yellow fever, meningitis, Cholera, Monkey Pox, Ebola,...
Ekow Amoasi writes: Takeaways from Chris Hughton’s official unveiling
Chris Hughton on Monday was unveiled as the new head coach of the senior national team, the Black Stars.The former Premier League manager has...
Youth in Bawku Central Constituency demand change and developmet
In the Upper East Region of Ghana lies the Bawku Central Constituency, a constituency in need of urgent development.The area has been experiencing...
AI and the future of business; what you need to know
The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most talked-about topics in the business world today.With its ability to transform...
From cleaner to engineer – the successful intervention of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation
Alexander Dwomo completed junior high school in 2013 but was unable to further his education due to financial constraint.The brilliant but needy young man...
Bright Simons writes: Mystery middlemen surface in Ghana’s gold for oil deals
Regular readers would recall a recent tweet about whispers floating around Accra’s political alleys about the role of fixers and go-betweens in Ghana’s Vice...
Samson’s Take: Overwhelming mistrust for police, justified?
https://www.youtube.com/embed/T1mlf-IwzKoYou may have seen the video of the West Hills Mall incident that has dominated the news. Yes, a crowd is gathering around someone...
Elizabeth Ohene: Anything for a choice school
I have, like so many other people, been listening to and have now watched the Fourth Estate documentary titled School Placement for Sale....
Parliament is ‘angry’; will it make or break the law?
The eighth Parliament is the longest in the history of the Republic of Ghana which has suffered some turbulent situations but has survived.Currently, there’s...
‘Amend constitution and make all positions in NPP elective’
The appointments of some Deputy National Executives and other officers were greeted with rhapsodic praises by some party members.Months down the line, some of...
Unemployed graduate develops technology to improve driver-mate communication
In most minibuses, often referred to as ‘trotro’ here in Ghana, the traditional method of communication between a bus conductor and a driver has...
The Ghanaian giant reported to be world’s tallest man
When I heard rumours of a new contender for the world’s tallest man in northern Ghana, I set out to find out if it...
Reset, renew, rerun: The 2023 Approach to A Hale and Hearty Lifestyle
Isaac Newton’s laws of motion, according to physicists, are the basic laws of classical mechanics that describe the relationship between motion of an object...
Clement Apaak: Return of quota system for Colleges of Education- Akufo-Addo owes apology (1)
The Akufo-Addo/Bawumia NPP government owes Ghanaians an apology, and an explanation for abandoning mid-stream, a promise made to the people of Ghana.The current...
The tough question John Boadu’s son asked him after losing position
There is no argument that being a politician is a very arduous task.But the burden triplicates if you are the General Secretary of...
Giving me a haircut in my absence – Occasional Kwatriot Kwesi Yankah writes
Since last week, I have been so excited heading towards Christmas in a somewhat happy mood.A cedi in coma has jumped to its...
NDC National Delegates Congress: Three Decades of Democratic Progress – NDC on the Cusp of History in 2024
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) will hold its national delegates’ congress today, Saturday 17th – Sunday 18th December 2022 at the Accra Stadium. ...