Some residents in the Western Region are divided over the new government’s move to revamp the railway sector in the region. Rail transport in that part of the country was vibrant in the early 90s but has subsequently grounded to a halt. In the new government’s quest to revamp the sector, President Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo … Read more
‘IMANI’ Centre for Policy and Education, an African think tank, has described the additional ministries by the President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo as questionable. In an interview with Ekourba Gyasi on Atinka AM Drive, the President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe mentioned that the creation of Interior Ministry, Defence … Read more
Some residents in the Western Region are divided over the new government’s move to revamp the railway sector in the region. Rail transport in that part of the country was vibrant in the early 90s but has subsequently grounded to a halt. In the new government’s quest to revamp the sector, President Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo … Read more
Founder of think-tank, IMANI Ghana, Franklin Cudjoe has frowned at the creation of new ministries by the new government. Mr. Cudjoe has opined that such actions could bring about a drain on the nation’s limited resources. See Also: President Nana Addo Merges Energy and Power Ministries President Nana Addo recently appointed some 25 persons as Ministers-designate, whom will … Read more
A political Science lecturer, Dr. Evans Aggrey Darko has said President Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo’s decision to establish some new ministries will ensure an effective delivery on the job by the ministers appointed. According to him, the move is a laudable one since it would help in solving some critical developmental issues in the country. … Read more
President of policy think tank IMANI Ghana, Franklin Cudjoe, believes government’s realignment of some ministries which has led to the introduction of a Ministry for Railways Development is misplaced. Mr. Cudjoe argued that, the engagement of prospective private sector beneficiaries of enhanced railway services would be a more prudent move towards developing infrastructure for railway … Read more
President of policy think tank IMANI Ghana, Franklin Cudjoe, believes government’s realignment of some ministries which has led to the introduction of a Ministry for Railways Development is misplaced. Mr. Cudjoe argued that, the engagement of prospective private sector beneficiaries of enhanced railway services would be a more prudent move towards developing infrastructure for railway development. … Read more
IMANI Centre for Policy and Education has advised the new Government to spend within the national budget and crack the whip on ministers who engage in wasteful expenditures. Mr Franklin Cudjoe, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the policy think tank, who was speaking with the Ghana News Agency, on Wednesday, lauded President Nana Addo … Read more
The incoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) government must act with circumspection regarding calls by groups for the abrogation of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between Ghana and European Union (EU), Franklin Cudjoe, the president of policy think tank IMANI Ghana, has said. According to him, it would be suicidal for the NPP, which prides itself … Read more
Policy think tank IMANI Ghana has welcomed the last minute swearing in of a new Auditor General despite condemnation from the transition team of the incoming administration. The new Auditor General, Daniel Domelovo was appointed in consultation with the Council of State in accordance with Article 70 of the 1992 Constitution. The transition team of … Read more
Almost half (GHC6billion) of what was spent by the government in paying public sector workers (GHC14billion) was blown on needless allowances, founding president of think tank IMANI Ghana, Mr Franklin Cudjoe, has said. Commenting on the recent 10% raise for Article 71 office holders including the president, Mr Cudjoe said although the upward adjustment was … Read more
Founding President of policy think tank IMANI Ghana, Franklin Cudjoe, has criticised Ghanaians for what he describes as their cynical attitude. In a post on his Facebook wall on Wednesday, December 27, Mr Cudjoe said he has been receiving “numerous WhatsApp messages reacting negatively to Dr Nduom’s message about downsizing, restrategizing and refocusing his business … Read more
Franklin Cudjoe, President of policy think tank IMANI Ghana, has advised the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to build a core of intelligent followers in order to be able to engage in meaningful discussions on national issues, and engender a move from aggressive politicking. His comment follows a concern he said was raised by an NDC … Read more
THE MORAL IMPORTANCE OF A NON-ESTABLISMENT PARTY IN THE POLITICAL EQUATION OF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT This simple quote sums up the nature of Ghanaian politics particularly in the Fourth Republic. In fact, this heightened threshold of stupidity in Ghanaian politics has usurped the majestic moral voice of God and political morality in the exercise of the … Read more
It was prophesied, predicted, forecast, fought for, awaited and long sought. Finally, it has arrived. Change has been pronounced that the next pilot for the motherland plane, captain of the motherland ship of state and driver of the motherland automobile, shall be Osono. Congress is thereby directed (ordered) to pack baggage, umbrella and the ‘create, … Read more
The NPP flagbearer Akufo-Addo, emerged victorious by almost 1 million vote margin after recording 53.85% (5,716,026) of the total votes cast against 44.4% (4,713,277) won by incumbent President Dramadi Maham. The later, as well as other opponents have called Akufo-Addo to concede defeat as well as congratulate him on his victory, one that was hard fought … Read more
Policy think tank IMANI Ghana has listed some five key areas that it believes the new New Patriotic Party (NPP) government should tackle with urgency. IMANI Ghana in a statement copied citifmonline.com said the new government must immediately carry out a risk analysis of all government projects to ensure “political accountability.” The NPP presidential candidate, … Read more
Policy think tank IMANI Ghana has listed some five key areas that it believes the new New Patriotic Party (NPP) government should tackle with urgency. IMANI Ghana in a statement copied citifmonline.com said the new government must immediately carry out a risk analysis of all government projects to ensure “political accountability.” The NPP presidential candidate, … Read more
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) should focus on its core mandate of educating the electorate and Ghanaians in general on their civic duties instead of calling on voters not to throng polling stations with Kalyppo Fruit Juice when voting, Franklin Cudjoe, president of IMANI Ghana, has said. His comment follows an appeal by … Read more
President of policy think tank, IMANI Ghana, Franklin Cudjoe has defended President John Dramani who has been accused blocking former Attorney General, Martin Amidu’s oral examination of embattled businessman, Alfred Agbesi Woyome. According to him, Amidu is making such claim against the President because he is peeved at the Mahama-led administration. “I think he is … Read more