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“Trials don’t destroy leaders” — Wontumi camp fires back at NDC’s Rosemond Obeng
The campaign team of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) chairman aspirant Bernard Antwi Boasiako, aka Chairman Wontumi has taken on presidential staffer Rosemond Obeng over remarks suggesting that individuals with active court cases should not be allowed to contest for party leadership positions. Wontumi’s camp is also argu...
Selective Outrage and the Struggle for Principle in Ghana’s Democracy
I remember it vividly. In 2019, when the Modern Ghana journalists were hauled before the High Court on those trumped‑up criminal charges, the whole thing was riddled with shenanigans. Justice Afia Asare‑Botchway cut through them with remarkable clarity. On the very first day, she told the prosecution she would not ente...
Bawumia warns against abuse of state power and threats to democracy
Former Vice President and 2028 New Patriotic Party flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has criticised the government over what he described as growing attacks on free speech and democratic rights under the current National Democratic Congress administration.
Vote-buying undermines democracy and public trust – Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has cautioned that vote-buying poses a serious threat to Ghana’s democracy, warning that the practice undermines democratic institutions and ultimately harms the very citizens whose votes are bought. Speaking at the launch of the National Integrity Awards Scheme, the Chief Justice said...
Integrity, accountability vital for strong democracy — Dr Assibey-Yeboah
The former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for New Juaben South, Dr. Mark Assibey-Yeboah, has called for selfless leadership anchored on integrity, accountability, and service to restore public confidence in democratic governance.
JoyNews to host ‘Democracy Is Not For Sale’ forum today
The highly anticipated JoyNews “Democracy Is Not For Sale” forum kicks off today, Tuesday, 28 March 2026, in Tamale, as citizens, politicians, and civil society come together to tackle the rising influence of money in Ghanaian politics.
We’ve inadequately educated on democracy – Supt. Odartey
Operational Commander for the Northern Region, Supt Richard Lantei Odartey, has raised concerns about the level of public understanding of democratic principles in Ghana, warning that widespread ignorance of electoral laws continues to undermine the country’s governance.
Photos: ‘Democracy Is Not For Sale’ forum in Tamale
The ongoing JoyNews’ “Democracy Is Not For Sale” forum in Tamale is focusing on the rising influence of money in Ghanaian politics.
JoyNews storms Tamale for ‘Democracy Is Not For Sale’ town hall forum
The JoyNews team has officially touched down in Tamale ahead of the highly anticipated “Democracy Is Not For Sale” regional forum, marking the start of a nationwide citizen and politician dialogue on the growing influence of money in Ghana’s politics. Led by the JoyNews Impact Makers Foundation, the initiative seeks to...
Politicians capitalise on poverty to monetise democracy – Prof Alhassan
Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University for Development Studies Prof. Eliasu Alhassan says politicians are exploiting poverty and illiteracy to monetise Ghana’s democracy, warning that vote buying continues to undermine the will of the people.
Lawyer Paul Twum-Barimah admonishes NDC, NPP over weaponising social media to destroy Ghana’s moral fibre
Lawyer and former Member of Parliament for Dormaa East Paul Apreku Twum Barimah has advised the two dominant political parties in the country, the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the opposition New Patriotic Partyb(NPP), particularly their young members, to immediately desist from using social media as...
When Protest Turns to Chaos: Is Ghana rewarding unacceptable behaviour?
Freedom of expression is one of democracy’s greatest strengths. But when protest becomes violent, destructive, and celebrated as bravery, a dangerous question arises: “Are we defending democracy or rewarding unacceptable behaviour?” Democracy thrives on freedom. The freedom to speak, to criticise, and to challenge auth...