By Ellen Johnson SIRLEAF As Africa’s first democratically elected female president, I am more familiar than most people with the significance of breaking the glass ceiling. For decades, the highest political offices in Africa have been the preserve of men. But now Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has done it again, becoming the...
By Prince HODEDZI Dear President Elect, I am sure by now you are overwhelmed by the outpouring congratulations from Dignitaries and Leaders across the world. I suppose mine may not seem significant because I am just a common citizen. A common citizen who is wondering where his next meal would...
By Emmanuel ACQUAH-SAM (Ph.D.) This article is written with deep solemnity and humility, reflecting on the possible “modern-day Solomon” tasked with constructing the national cathedral dedicated to the God of Heaven and Earth. Since President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo announced his intention to build the cathedral, the project has ignited intense,...
As the country moves through its post-election period, it is imperative that we remain steadfast in our commitment to peace and national unity. Recent outbreaks of violence and pockets of unrest following the 2024 elections are a stark reminder of the fragility of peace in our beloved country. Incidents of...
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO Former Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), Kofi Annan, once said: “Education is a human right with immense power to transform; on its foundations rest the cornerstones of freedom, democracy and sustainable human development”. This is to say that education is the most powerful weapon which can...
By Ernest De-Graft EGYIR Mr. President, your return to office offers a unique opportunity to inspire hope and set a transformative agenda for Ghana. The first 100 days of your presidency will be crucial for defining your leadership and laying the groundwork for long-term development. Here is a strategic roadmap...
The heartiest of congratulations on your re-election as the President of the Republic. There are scarcely any plaudits left to describe you and your monumental comeback that have not already been used. It is the stuff of legends and we considered ourselves privileged to have been witnesses to it. We are indeed...
By Daron ACEMOGLU It should not have come as such a surprise that US voters were largely unmoved by the Democrats’ warnings that Donald Trump poses a grave threat to American institutions. In a January 2024 Gallup poll, only 28% of Americans (a record low) said that they were satisfied...
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO The National Democratic Congress (NDC) won the 2024 General Election with a landslide victory, a reflection of the trust Ghanaians have placed in them to turn the current poor economic situation around and address systemic challenges in the various sectors. Sports, especially football, have long been described...
By Kizito KUDJOE The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged party members to unite and avoid blame games following the NPP’s loss in the 2024 general elections. Speaking to a crowd of supporters who visited his residence to express solidarity, Dr. Bawumia acknowledged the electoral...