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Asukuu fuo no asei bibiaa wo Ghana translated literally as ‘the educated elites have spoiled everything in Ghana’.  This was what Samuel (actual name withheld) told me when I was plying the Tema Motorway with him in November 2023.…

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has reiterated the readiness of the police and other security agencies to work with the Electoral Commission (EC) for peaceful elections in December 2024. The IGP gave the…

In the next three years, Ghana will attain seventy (70) years of independence. A nation as a living entity at seventy (70) must have attained full maturation and plateau in development to rock shoulders in the league of developed countries.…

In politics, promises are the currency of hope. Politicians often make pledges to their constituents, outlining ambitious visions and bold agendas aimed at addressing societal challenges and improving the lives of citizens. Yet, despite…

Who would ever have thought that some eateries spread around the country are operating unlawfully without food hygiene permits normally required before they commence operation?  That these so-called canteens, chop bars, restaurants,…

Picture this scenario: you took a bite of a juicy red tomato in your salad, only to uncover a disturbing truth—it contains Lambda-cyhalothrin, an insecticide chemical known for causing disruptions in the reproductive system, cancer, and…

In the face of escalating power woes, it's imperative for the NPP to heed the voice of the Ghanaian people. Our nation's energy sector is in crisis, yet the government seems unwilling to confront its failings. 1. NPP's Arrogance of Power…

A former employer of mine, Jim Bailey, proprietor of DRUM (Ghana edition), the maga­zine I was privileged to edit from 1960 to 1965, once told me, “When we hold ourselves up to our chil­dren, let it be as a warning, not as an example.”…

The current LGBTQ Bill passed by Gha­na’s Parliament is one of the harsh­est of its kind in Africa. It criminal­izes all activities of the LGBTQ community in Ghana and just the mere promotion of the rights of the LGBTQ community can lead to…

What the ter­rifying reports told us, as early as three years ago, was what in Ghana, is usually termed abususƐm. The concept, difficult to explain to non-Africans, is this: there are some words that denote the materialisa­tion of…