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The football culture: lost or simply changed?
Whether defensive, attacking, or balanced, players were expected to fully adapt and execute the manager’s vision. This required discipline, devotion and determination from staff to players.
The Law 101: A critique of the injunction ruling for trials in the legal vacation
The Supreme Court ruling delivered today by His Lordship Gabriel Pwamang JSC, sitting as a Single Justice in the injunction application against the Chief Justice’s vacation court warrants, offers a fascinating window into public law jurisprudence. The court’s analysis correctly highlights the importance of public inter...
Kpone kingmakers disown man claiming to be Paramount Chief
The accredited Kingmakers of Kpone have disassociated themselves from Ago Tettey Kwao, who they say is holding himself out as Nene Tettey Mansro II, the Paramount Chief of the Kpone Traditional Area. In a statement, the Kingmakers said Ago Tettey Kwao had not been installed as the substantive Paramount Chief of Kpone i...
Why Ghana needs Regional Tribunals and why history shouldn’t prevent their establishment
The debate over the establishment of Regional Tribunals in Ghana has resurfaced following the passing of the Tribunal Bill, 2026. Some critics argue that because tribunals established under previous military governments were associated with abuse of human rights, Ghana should never establish Regional Tribunals again. W...
Kojo Yankah writes: Come home, Ken! This is where you belong!
GHANA HERITAGE MONTH: KENNETH NANA YAW OFORI-ATTA The confirmation of news reports indicating former Finance Minister (2017-2024) Ken Ofori-Atta is seeking permanent residence in the USA is unfortunate as well as disappointing. Some of us have known Ken since the 1980s – a pleasant and brilliant product of prestigious...
US Open offers biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history
The US Open will offer the biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history, with a total of $108 million (£79.2m) on offer, marking a 20% increase over last year.
A levy without justification: Why the GH¢1 Energy Levy must be withdrawn
The fiscal justification for the GH¢1 per liter levy on petrol and diesel, introduced in the heat of the 2025 mid-year window, has evaporated. While the Minister of Finance argued in June 2025 that a drastic decline in global prices meant consumers could “assist” the government by paying an extra levy, the reality of M...
Rethinking COCOBOD: A market-based path to sustainable cocoa reform
Ghana’s cocoa sector has long been a source of national pride and rural livelihood, supported by a state-led marketing, trading and pricing system designed to shield farmers from the volatility of global commodity markets.
A letter to Mahama on the plight of farmers across the country
The policy on improving food security and supporting farmers through initiatives under the Reset Agenda and the Feed Ghana Programme demonstrates your administration’s recognition of the critical role agriculture plays in national development.
2026 Joy Sports Invitational Tournament: The Luckiest confirmed as headline sponsors
Gaming company The Luckiest has been confirmed as the official headline sponsor of the 2026 Joy Sports Invitational Tournament. The Luckiest is a seasonal lottery (first ever in Ghana) in partnership with NLA Caritas Lottery to offer players the chance to win various life-changing cash prizes. The 2026 edition of the J...
Celebration or Tragedy? The deadly reality of indiscriminate gunfire in public spaces
In Ghana, celebrations are meant to bring communities together in joy, unity, and shared cultural expression. However, these moments of happiness often turn into tragedy when firearms are recklessly introduced. The deadly reality of indiscriminate gunfire is further compounded by the proliferation of unregulated weapon...
Mahama Ayariga : The Architect of legislative substance
The Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic was never destined for the mundane. It was birthed in the crucibles of a historical transition, a chamber where the arithmetic of power shifted from the arrogance of numbers to the necessity of character.