At independence in 1957, we assumed we were all “equal” citizens in the country of our birth, which we were to strive to build into a “nation”. But that notion
‘My Lady’ Versus ‘My Lord’?
By the Grace of God, I was called to the Bar in 1986 and harsh economic conditions compelled me to plunge into private legal practice like how a person jumps
Ghana: Far From United?
Nevertheless, the linkage between democracy and human need is important and should be borne constantly and carefully in mind in all discussions about democracy. Democracy is not just theory or
The Journey So Far: Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, Founder, APO Group
Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard is the founder and the chairman of APO Group, a company that provides media relations consultancy and press release distribution services in Africa and in the Middle East.
Pride Goeth Before A Fall
P “What values are placed on academic work?” I.K. Gyasi THE POPULARITY OF THE BEATLES had been so overwhelming that John Lennon remarked off-hand: “We’re more popular than
Ghanaians Overcopy ‘Everything’ From Abroad Except Self-discipline
G The sages have said “one good turn deserves another” which means for some of us if something is worth pursuing or has useful lesson for human/societal progress, there is
Gratitude That Cannot Be Eroded Even By Time
“Children don’t just die, not in this hospital and certainly not in this country” was her response when enquired about when Mortality Meetings are held in a hospital in UK.
Give-Away Motherland
Ours is a give-away motherland. Some compatriots regret that. We cede to others everything that has the potential to lift us from low to high to deepen their prosperity while
Spare Us The Discordant Noise!
“You’re free to do whatever you want, but you should always take responsibility for the consequences of your choices in life” – Unknown. I’m neither sick
A Conversation With The Writers Of Ghana (1)
A ON 11 May 2019, I had the occasion to address the congress of the Ghana Association of Writers. I was in two minds when I received the invitation from
Human Trafficking Menace And The Police Resolve To Stem The Tide
CKobby, a ten-year-old victim of child trafficking, was rescued last year from engaging in fishing. Taken from his mother (Ama Attah) in Winneba in the Central Region of Ghana, Kobby
Pastors Don’t Teach Just Anything
PTHOUSANDS OF pastors mount the pulpit every Sunday to preach and teach. But what exactly are they called to preach and teach? Which greatest theme or subject has been given