Dr. Edward Omane-Boamah may not like to hear this, but for those of us believers in “Ghanaian Exceptionalism,” ranking Ghana 7th out of some 54 African countries in overall governance performance is no enviable place to be in (See “We Don’t Need Mo-Ibrahim to See Ghana is Rising – Omane-Boamah” MyJoyOnline.com / Ghanaweb.com 10/4/16). Now, … Read more
Dr. Edward Omane-Boamah may not like to hear this, but for those of us believers in “Ghanaian Exceptionalism,” ranking Ghana 7th out of some 54 African countries in overall governance performance is no enviable place to be in (See “We Don’t Need Mo-Ibrahim to See Ghana is Rising – Omane-Boamah” MyJoyOnline.com / Ghanaweb.com 10/4/16). Now, … Read more
Indigenous bank, Capital Bank, in a bid to offer more convenient customer-focused solutions, has opened its second branch in Kumasi, in the Ashanti Region. With the first branch at Pampaso, the second at Harper Road, brings to 20, the number of branches of the bank in the country. The new branch presents a world class … Read more
Security expert Dr Kwesi Aning has said the explosives discovered in Kumasi Tuesday could be the work of militants. Dr. Aning is however cautioning the security apparatus not to rule out communal clashes as they probe the matter. The Ashanti Regional Security council on Tuesday defused the explosives which were planted around the house of … Read more
The search…. Young people should be at the forefront of global change and innovation (Kofi Annan, Former UN Secretary General) “In less than 3 generations 41% of the world’s youth will be African”, “By 2035, Africa’s labour force will be larger than China’s” (Mo Ibrahim Foundation) It was the above statements amongst others that were … Read more
At the end of their bi-annual meeting today, The Elders called for redoubled efforts to turn the International Criminal Court into a truly universal, and impartial, tribunal. During discussions in London, the potentially serious consequences of recent decisions by three African countries – Burundi, The Gambia and South Africa – to withdraw from the ICC, … Read more
The chief of staff of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council in the Eastern Region, Barima Yentumi Abodea, has debunked media reports that the Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin II, has summoned former UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan, to his palace to resolve a protracted chieftaincy dispute. According to the chief of staff, the council only … Read more
The King of Akyem Abuakwa, Amoatia Ofori Panyin II, has invited former UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan, to the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs to resolve a long-drawn-out chieftaincy dispute. Kofi Annan is said to be leading one of two royal families involved in the six-year-old wrestle for a chieftaincy title in the Akwamu Traditional … Read more
On the 24th of July 2012, dark clouds besieged our country Ghana. Everyone regardless of our political affiliation, ethnicity or religion was saddened by the sudden and untimely demise of our then President, His Excellency John Evans Atta Mills. By 2pm, the streets had become empty, businesses were generally slow, and the country was silent … Read more
A 35-year-old man has been arrested by the Awutu Police Station in the Central Region for buying Kenkey and fish on credit to the tune of GH¢170 over a month period. The food seller, Afia Tettehwaa, narrated to Joy News that a construction worker, Kofi Annan, who she has not seen in the area before … Read more
By Nii Kwate Quartey It is not a marching song. It is not necessarily defiant. [It is a promise]. ‘We shall overcome someday’. Deep in my heart [we Ghanaians] do/must believe. It has been a civil rights song for 50-years now; heard not just in the United States of America, in North Korea as well, … Read more
Nana Gabby Nsiah Nketia, running mate to the flagbearer of the Convention Peoples Party (CPP), Mr. Ivor Kobina Greenstreet has envisaged that the party will win the 2016 general elections hands down. Nana Nketia who was selected as the CPP running mate few days ago, anticipated that there wouldn’t be a run-off because the party … Read more
Ghana Football Association president Kwesi Nyantekyi has been elected unto the FIFA executive council for a six month period after elections at CAF headquarters in Cairo. It means Ghana finally has a voice at the highest decision making level of world football. Nyantekyi earned one of the two slots reserved for Africa by a single … Read more
Kwesi Nyantakyi’s hopes of getting on the FIFA Executive Committee has been boosted after one of his challengers opted out of the race. CAF Vice President Sekutu Patel pulled out of the race, leaving five candidates to vie for the two available positions on the restructured FIFA Council It would be D-Day for Kwesi Nyantakyi in … Read more
The success story of the Jamaican sprinter, Usain Bolt, regarded as the fastest human on earth is very inspiring. His birth 30 years ago may have come unnoticed to many as he was not born into royalty or into a wealthy family, but he has risen from obscurity into the limelight, and his achievements are … Read more
About 11 months ago, the representatives of students of Ghana met in Islamic University College, Accra to elect a new crop of leaders for the 2015/16 National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) year. Ever since then the Union has not seen peace. HIS DIVIDE AND RULE TACTICS After elections we expected peace to reign, more … Read more
International relations expert Dr Vladmir Antwi-Danso has said President John Mahama’s call for equitable representation on the UN Security Council will yield no positive outcome. President Mahama, who made the appeal when he addressed the General Assembly at the ongoing UN summit on Wednesday, September 21, said: “The United Nation’s Security Council remains an important … Read more
Governance and Corruption Adviser to the president Daniel Batidam has made a case for a second term for the president John Dramani Mahama. According to Mr. Batidam, the President and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government deserve second term in office to continue with measures put in place to especially deal with corruption in the … Read more
A security analyst at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping and Training Centre (KAIPTC), Dr Kwasi Aning, has said persons who instigate and perpetuate violence before, during, and after the elections should be hauled before the International Criminal Court (ICC) at The Hague for trial. Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC) has warned that the current political environment … Read more
Dr. Mohammed Ibn Chambas, Head of the UN Office for West Africa & Sahel Dr. Mohammed Ibn Chambas, has advised Ghanaian politicians to eschew politics of insults and practice issue- based elections ahead of the December elections. According to the Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and Sahel (UNOWAS), the stakes are … Read more