President John Mahama The Bawku conundrum continues to tease security managers of the country. The bottom line though is that it is being driven by politics, especially untenable promises.
When Non-State Actors Rule
There is insecurity in the country and factors accounting for this situation is not far-fetched. When non-state actors are able to act with impunity, have access to weapons among
Mid-Year Budget Theatricals
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson Mid-year budget statements are meant to be serious engagements during which the Finance Minister tells the nation through their representatives the state of the kitty
Stop The Third Term Nonsense
President John Mahama Sycophancy has now assumed the status of an occupation practised by many seeking favour from politicians whose party is in power. It has become so widespread
Bawku Conflict Spreads Out
Managing conflict zones is an expensive financial endeavour. The Bawku conflict remains arguably the most challenging in recent times and it continues to drain the national kitty of resources
Treat Restricted Information As Such
Dr. Omane Boamah It is for good reason that correspondence from some state departments are marked ‘restricted’ to underscore their security value or confidentiality. The Armed Forces and other
UTAG’s New Direction
Illegal mining and its attendant destruction of our river bodies and forests continues to be a matter of national concern. Our country being part of the global ecosystem, the
A Politically Jinxed Project
An Akan adage has it that “things happen for a purpose”. We cannot agree more with this. Many happenings these days palpably attest to this words of wisdom,
A Successful Confab It Was
The health of political parties are alternative determinants of the health of a country’s democracy. The ultimate goal of political parties is to win power and advance the contents
The Failing Corruption War
Kissi Agyebeng Corruption continues to concern Ghanaians. Various political actors have spewed rhetoric about how in their opinions it can be addressed. Interestingly, these actors when given the mandate
For The Optics Only
Posterity will judge the current generation of Ghanaians negatively if they fail to protect the country’s natural resources. The level of destruction of our forests is beyond description, and
Say No To Xenophobia
Eze Dr Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu Ghana and Nigeria are two sister countries both belonging once upon a time to the British colonial stable. In fact, until somewhere in the
Akwatia In Our Minds
There will be a by-election in Akwatia and Ghanaians are unsure whether or not thugs will be hired to go and do the bloody bidding of political parties, as