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When Accra Flooded: How structural vulnerabilities and climate dynamics turned heavy rain into disaster
The rains began late on Sunday and by dawn on Monday, June 29, large parts of Ghana's capital had been transformed into a landscape of submerged roads, stranded vehicles and flooded homes.
NUGS President writes : Billions spent, lives still lost ,time to end Accra’s perennial flooding
Once again, lives, livelihoods, educational activities, and the hopes of vulnerable communities have been disrupted by a challenge that has persisted for far too long. This disaster can no longer be described as an unforeseen natural occurrence. It reflects years of poor planning, weak enforcement of sanitation laws, c...
Democracy remains Ghana’s strategic asset – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has described Ghana's democratic tradition as one of the country's greatest strategic assets, arguing that strong democratic institutions are critical not only for political stability but also for economic growth and international credibility.
From the Boardroom to Organisational Performance: The Importance of Governance Attributes, Dynamics and Roles
Across sectors, organisations operate in an environment characterised by growing stakeholder expectations, financial pressures, technological change and increasing regulatory scrutiny. Yet institutions facing similar challenges frequently achieve markedly different results. Some consistently fulfil their mandates, adap...
When audit reports become annual reminders of recurring failures
Each year, the release of the Auditor-General’s Report in Ghana is met with widespread anticipation. The report consistently reveals billions of cedis in financial irregularities across public institutions. Media coverage ensues, public debate intensifies, and Parliament summons officials who provide explanations and p...
What South Africa’s June 30 deadline reveals about state authority and African integration
The events surrounding South Africa’s self-imposed June 30 deadline for undocumented foreign nationals to leave the country may come to be remembered as one of the most extraordinary chapters of governance in post-apartheid Africa. Yet they should also jolt us towards greater solidarity and unity, and inject fresh urge...
Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte: The ambivalence of civil society in an era of good governance
In recent times, under the leadership of President John Mahama, Ghana has recorded discernible and, in some respects, commendable improvements in the quality of governance.
What Is Wrong with Us: When “Me” becomes bigger than “We”
There is a phrase that sounds empowering at first but becomes increasingly troubling the more one reflects upon it. "My life." "My success." "My money." "My future." "My family." "My happiness." On the surface, there is absolutely nothing wrong with any of these aspirations. Personal responsibility remains important. I...
A letter to the press in England: If packing the bus was easy…
Dear English press, Three weeks ago, you called Ghana boring. Some of you didn’t stop at boring; you called us the “anti-football team,” the “most boring team” at the entire World Cup, a Sunday league side that had stumbled onto the wrong stage. You wrote that our own fans should be embarrassed for celebrating a […]
Why Ghana should consider mandatory DNA testing at birth: A public health and societal imperative
I strongly advocate for the introduction of a national policy in Ghana to make DNA testing mandatory at birth for all newborns, subject to appropriate ethical, legal, and data-protection safeguards. My advocacy is primarily driven by my commitment to addressing health challenges, preventing disease, promoting public he...
A time for everything: A case against mixing spirituality with work performance
Spirituality is a vital component of human existence. It brings depth, meaning, and moral grounding to a person’s life. However, when spirituality begins to interfere with one’s professional responsibilities or becomes an excuse for mediocrity and poor work ethics, it ceases to be a virtue and becomes a liability.
When rains fall, our humanity should rise
The devastating floods that followed yesterday's torrential downpour across parts of Accra have once again laid bare the fragility of our capital city in the face of extreme weather. Lives have been lost, homes and businesses destroyed, vehicles stranded in hours-long gridlock, and countless families are now left to pi...