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Effective Governance for National Development: The Parliament and District Assemblies’ Contribution
According to the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), nation-building is a multifaceted process that involves forging a cohesive national identity, promoting economic prosperity, ensuring social justice, and establishing robust governance structures. In Ghana, the National Parliament and District Assemblies play critical roles in this endeavor. From my personal observation, however, the everyday Ghanaian seems […]
Celebrating the Cornerstone of Democracy: International Day of Parliamentarism and Its Resonance in Ghana
The International Day of Parliamentarism, observed annually on June 30, highlights the vital role that parliaments play in fostering democracy, ensuring accountability, and giving voice to the people. This global observance was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2018. This global observance is celebrated every year on 30 June, the date in 1889 […]
Ga men don’t work?
I was in a conversation with a colleague with whom I usually speak Ga. During our discussion, another colleague interjected with a remark that caught me off guard: “Are you a Ga? Why are you working? Ga men don’t work.” I was taken aback—not just by the statement itself, but by the realization that such […]
The Truth About Branding for Small Businesses: Focus on What Matters
As a branding and design consultant, what I am about to say may seem counter to my professional interests. In some regards, it is. However, the truth must be told. While logos, corporate branding, and positioning are undeniably important elements of a business’s identity, for companies generating less than $100 million in revenue, branding is […]
Donald Trump’s Second Coming: A Political and Spiritual Reformation
The second coming of Donald J. Trump as President of the United States has been marked by an unprecedented wave of reforms. In his remarks at the 2025 National Prayer Breakfast, he declared: “Our country is starting to do very well again. It’s happening fast — a little faster than people thought.” Despite facing immense […]
Christianity vs. Freemasonry: 5 Incompatible Differences Every Christian Must Know
Growing up, we heard unsettling stories about Freemasonry. Whether these claims were true or not, the secrecy surrounding Freemasonry made many believe that their activities were antichristian. Here's why.
Why Rejoice When Other People Fall?
Introduction There is a natural tendency for people to rejoice when they hear about the adversity of others, especially those in the public eye. Such is the case with Apostle Solomon Oduro, a pastor, and his wife, Rev. Charlotte Oduro. On Monday, 10th February 2025, a press release from the Apostle’s office confirmed that the […]
At What Point Will All Ministries in Ghana Be Crystalized?
The governance landscape in Ghana often feels like an unending cycle of reinvention. Each election season ushers in a new government, which, in turn, seems compelled to stamp its identity on the nation’s institutions. This phenomenon has extended even to the naming and restructuring of ministries—a practice that leaves many Ghanaians questioning its necessity and […]
Differences in Mahama’s and Akufo-Addo’s Foreign Policy Should Be Just That
Foreign policy decisions are rarely straightforward. They involve a mix of historical relationships, present realities, and future projections. Recently, a heated debate has arisen surrounding the foreign policy choices of Ghanaian Presidents John Dramani Mahama and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, particularly concerning the political upheavals in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. These nations, following coups, […]
Understanding the True Story Behind Ghana’s National Debt
The current debate surrounding Ghana’s national debt, which stands at a staggering GHS780 billion, has sparked heated discussions. Many critics of the NPP government point to the fact that the debt has risen dramatically since the tenure of President Mahama, who left the country with a debt of GHS120 billion. This stark difference is often […]
Why 2008 Shows That Mahama Will Lose the Next Election
The 2008 general elections in Ghana remain a defining moment in the country’s democratic history. At the time, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), led by Nana Akufo-Addo, had secured a lead of over 100,000 votes in the first round of the presidential election. Many analysts and political observers were confident that the NPP would cruise […]
Why Ghanaians Should Disregard the Racist and Unreliable IQ Rankings by World Data Info
As a Ghanaian, I have compelling reasons to disregard the racially biased IQ rankings published by World Data Info. These rankings, purportedly measuring the intelligence levels of various countries, rely on outdated and discredited studies that fail to provide an accurate or scientific assessment of a population’s intellectual abilities. A primary source of this data […]