No wonder that President Mahama/Arthur Amissah NDC-led government and party that abound in little-minds of the types of Alban Bagbin are making a mess of the political governance of Ghana. Is it astonishing to find them clueless, incompetent, overwhelmingly corrupt and bankrupt of ideas hence steering the ship of Ghana’s governance aground? He is mocking … Read more
For the past several years, I have been dismayed and alarmed by the bogus and unsubstantiated claims being peddled both in writing and declamation about the scope and import of the plebiscite that the United Nations Organisation conducted in Togoland under British Trusteeship in May 1956. I have been persuaded to rejoin to stop this … Read more
This week, the threat of the imminence of a major irreversible water crisis in Ghana resurfaced. The emphasis, this time, has been on the contribution of galamsey activities to the pollution of our water-bodies. This column returns to the issue not because the writer has any hopes of attracting attention and action from the powers … Read more
Tema, Sept 3, GNA – The 2016 Olympic games just ended and Ghana came home with no medal at all. This is because we were all witnesses to the successes and failures; the feats and mediocre of the competing countries. The Usian Bolts and others as usual shone like night stars and brought not only … Read more
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the China Development Bank (CDB) are to enhance their cooperation towards yielding mutual dividends in the development of transport and maritime infrastructure, energy, agriculture and health. Conferring with a delegation from the CDB at the ECOWAS Commission in Abuja, on Wednesday, the ECOWAS Commission’s President, Marcel … Read more
Ghanaian businessmen and women are among the best brilliant brains on the continent of Africa. They are innovative and entrepreneurial as well as creative in coming with products for market, and yet, after nearly 60 years after independence, Ghanaian companies are not transforming into large multinational corporations as one would like to see. Not many … Read more
August 4th 2016 must be marked in the annals of Ghana as a Day of Betrayal and Shame when the majority of Ghana’s Parliamentarians on both sides of the House betrayed their collective conscience, that’s, if they have any at all or whatever is left of it, and surreptitiously without any fan-fare, transparency nor public … Read more
Captain Smart, a programme presenter at Adom FM, Accra, Ghana, in my estimation, has not been very fair with Ghanaians today, Thursday 25 August 2016. While preparing to go to bed, I heard him interview a certain woman by name Hajia. I can’t recollect her full name but it sounded northern. This woman said someone … Read more
Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association, Ibrahim Saani Daara, has described as lopsided and incomplete the work of the Justice Senyo Dzamefe Commission following Ghana’s participation in Brazil. A feud over the non-payment of appearance fees to players led to a boycott of training during the World Cup and a stand-off between the players … Read more
I stand with entertainers who have made it their passionate choice to follow their dreams as musicians but yet, in Ghana, the system that was set in place before most of us were even born is hindering the progress of the musicians. They have been faithful in upholding the nation’s heritage by following their passion … Read more
August 4th 2016 must be marked in the annals of Ghana as a Day of Betrayal and Shame when the majority of Ghana’s Parliamentarians on both sides of the House betrayed their collective conscience, that’s, if they have any at all or whatever is left of it, and surreptitiously without any fan-fare, transparency nor public … Read more
It becomes necessary to see the truth as it is if you realise that the only vehicle for change are these people who have lost their personality. The first step therefore is to make the African (Ghanaian) come to himself; to pump back life into its empty shell; to infuse him with pride and dignity, … Read more
One of the controversial entertainment critics in Ghana, Prince Tsegah, has argued that the failure of some radio presenters and DJs to promote the songs of some artistes contributes to their early retirement. He made this statement on Adom Entertainment Hall discussions last Saturday hosted by Mike2. According to him, most of the presenters rather … Read more
Ghana coach Avram Grant fears there could be a repeat of Brazil 2014 fiasco if the Ghana FA and Sports Ministry continue to have a go at each other. The Black Stars are preparing for their 2017 Afcon final qualifier against Rwanda on Saturday, but the build-up to the game has been about off-field issues … Read more
Ghana coach Avram Grant fears there could be a repeat of Brazil 2014 fiasco if the Ghana FA and Sports Ministry continue to have a go at each other. The Black Stars are preparing for their 2017 Afcon final qualifier against Rwanda on Saturday, but the build-up to the game has been about off-field issues … Read more
British High Commissioner to Ghana, Jon Benjamin, says it is important for Ghana to strive harder to tackle macroeconomic challenges stipulated in the three-year programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Mr Benjamin wants government to pursue and meet the demands outlined in IMF fiscal support programme as it will facilitate the reversal of dwindling … Read more
UK brands, SMEs and investors invited on multi-sector business trip to meet key regulators, potential local partners, and leading private sector players in technology, tourism and agriculture. LONDON, England, August 30th 2016 – The UK Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) will host a multi-sector business trip to Accra for British companies, investors, exporters, importers and … Read more
Abuja (AFP) – Nigeria’s economy nosedived into a recession official data revealed Wednesday with oil production hammered by militant attacks on pipelines and foreign investment at a “record” low. Output in the three months to the end of June was -2.06 percent with the oil sector reporting a double-digit decline following a wave of attacks … Read more
People have been vociferating continuously day and night about the drastic downfall of the economy of the country and the resulting impact. It wasn’t like this before they exclaimed out of anger and annoyance ludicrously criticizing and attributing the whole blame on the present administration without taking into cognizance the maladministration and malpractice of the … Read more
Speaking at the University of Professional Studies (UPSA) in Accra a couple of weeks ago, President Mahama is reported to have said that his economic achievements for Ghana are “remarkable”. Yes, they are “remarkable”! They are certainly a “remarkable” economic loot! They are surely a “remarkable” economic loss championed by Mr. Mahama when Ghana lost … Read more