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THE LAW 101: Larry’s contempt judgment
My earlier article relied on processes filed in the Court in this case. Now here is the Judgment. The first part of this instalment provides the timelines of the litigation and subsequent contempt proceedings as detailed in the Judgment of the High Court of Justice (General Jurisdiction), Accra, delivered today, June 2...
Young Today, Powerless Tomorrow
Power is one of the greatest intoxicants ever created. Money follows closely behind. Privilege completes the cocktail. Together, they can quietly convince people that courtesy is optional, humility is weakness, and respect is reserved only for equals or useful people. That is where many begin their downfall.
Is Mahama’s election campaign promise to customers of collapsed banks a deceit or delayed reality?
“A promise is a promise” especially when it becomes the foundation of hope for thousands of struggling Ghanaians. During the 2024 election campaign, then opposition leader John Dramani Mahama strongly criticised the handling of Ghana’s financial sector clean-up and repeatedly assured victims of collapsed banks and fina...
Sinner raises Alcaraz stakes with historic ‘Sunshine Double’
Jannik Sinner, creating a moment of history by adding the Miami Open title to his Indian Wells victory, will certainly not have escaped Carlos Alcaraz's notice.
Why set up an anti-corruption agency while shielding GoldBod at the same time? – IERPP queries gov’t
The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP), finds it disturbing and also ironic why the Mahama Government is setting up an anti-corruption agency while at the same time going to great lengths to shield GoldBod from accountability.
Did the Bank of Ghana hide any losses?
The release of the Bank of Ghana’s financial statements on May 1, 2026, has sparked interesting debate, particularly regarding the GH¢15.6 billion operating loss reported by the central bank.
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...
Kojo Mensa-Wilmot – a Molecular Biologist and Parasitologist
Mfantsipim rose out of a spirit of social responsibility, and that spirit has survived the test of time and is evident in the lives of many Old Boys who work to improve the lives of many through medical research, clinical medicine, public advocacy, education, and so on.
The Inconvenient Truth: Nations do not industrialise by accident—they industrialise by procurement design
While many developing nations continue to treat public procurement as an administrative process focused on buying goods and services
The 2026 Ghana Police College Competitive Examination: A landmark in merit-based promotion
For years, the Chief Inspector rank in the Ghana Police Service has been a bottleneck. As the highest rank in the “Other Ranks” category, promotion beyond it requires entry into the Police College to become an Assistant Superintendent of Police. Yet for many years, thousands of qualified Chief Inspectors remained stagn...
Ethical dilemma in banking: The case of a teller in the cash cage
In Ghana’s banking sector, ethical dilemmas frequently arise when commercial objectives intersect with professional responsibility. Banks operate in a competitive environment, where growth, profitability, and portfolio expansion are important indicators of success. Yet alongside these goals lies a deeper obligation: th...
Ex-Effia MP writes: Big Push for infrastructure, Small Push for people
From years of experience in Parliament and government, one lesson stands out clearly: budgets reveal priorities. They may not speak loudly, but they rarely mislead.