Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Dr. Agyemang Badu II, has urged Ghanaians abroad to pool their resources and invest in Ghana's mining sector to ensure a larger portion of revenue from gold and other resources remains within the country to drive development and growth. Speaking at a recent fund-raising dinner hosted by...
By Samuel Lartey(Prof) In recent years, vote-buying has become a growing concern in the Ghanaian political landscape. This practice, where political candidates or parties offer monetary or material incentives to voters in exchange for their votes, has permeated Ghana's electoral process, raising alarm over its impact on the country's democratic...
Over the years, Ghana has sought financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during periods of economic instability. Ghana’s relationship with the IMF dates to the 1980s, when the country implemented its first Structural Adjustment Program (SAP). Since then, Ghana has engaged with the IMF multiple times, including...
By Isaac BOADI (Prof) The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been a major political force in Ghana since its formation in 1992, evolving from a revolutionary government into a key player in the country’s multiparty democracy. Over the past 32 years, per my weak mathematical background, the NDC has spent significant...
The incumbent Member of Parliament for the Asokwa Constituency in Kumasi, Ms. Patricia Appiagyei, has reaffirmed her determination to make a significant impact if she secures another term in the upcoming 2024 General Elections. Ms. Appiagyei, who also serves as the Deputy Majority Leader in Parliament, is seeking a fourth...
By Samuel Lartey (Prof.) Political systems across the globe rely on the democratic process of hiring candidates to serve in elected positions such as Presidents and Members of Parliament. This practice is, in essence, a hiring process where citizens act as employers, tasked with selecting individuals who will represent their interests,...
By Amos SARFO The Alliance of Sahel States, comprising Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have taken a bold step towards attaining media sovereignty. Ibrahim Traore of Burkina Faso, Assimi Goïta of Mali and Abdourahamane Tchiani of Niger have outlined plans   to launch a joint web-based television on September 16, 2024....
A distinguished list of current and former Heads of State and Government, African Union Commission Executives and Organs, Ministers, Officials from African Financial institutions, Private Sector Delegates, Philanthropists, High Net Worth Individuals, Regional Economic Communities, and Regional Mechanisms from across Africa will gather in Accrathis Saturday. The occasion is The...
By Kizito CUDJOE In a defining moment for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has been officially endorsed as the vice-presidential candidate, paving the way to step up the Party’s preparations for the 2024 general elections. This announcement, delivered by the General Secretary of NPP, Justin Kodua Frimpong,...
By Etse SIKANKU (Prof) Vice President and current Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Mahamudu Bawumia could not have named a better choice for running mate than Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh.  Biographically, politically, geographically, complimentarily, managerially and historically, Dr Bawumia has chosen a Vice-Presidential candidate who satisfies...