Hon Mercy Adu Gyamfi She made her political debut when she dared to contest the parliamentary primary of her party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), a hurdle she surmounted and
Don’t Smack That Child!
Otiko Afisa Djaba – Minister of Gender and Social Protection From the tale of female suicides which baffled us last week and earlier comes the unnecessary assault on very young
Sustain The National Conversation
Jennifer Nyarko A day after the sad death of the University of Ghana, Legon student, we are beginning to understand more than ever before the challenges of mental health and
Female Deaths One Too Many
The tragic death of a female student on the University of Ghana, Legon campus yesterday broke the hearts of most parents, who heard about the sad news. Happening at the
 Pepper Girl, Fairness & Investment Climate
The Victim We have followed the Marwako episode since the story broke. While we do not agree with any action which seeks to denigrate the citizens of this country by
Preserving Our Heritage Won For Us
Christianborg Castle Until a couple of days ago it was difficult to tell whether we really appreciate the footprints in our local history. It did not look like we were
60th Anniversary Of Self-Government
Sixty years into nationhood is no mean feat. Ghanaians have cause therefore to celebrate this 60th milestone. Their heritage was won for them through the toils of their forebears, a
When Teachers Impregnate Schoolgirls….
A story about over 300 school girls at the Junior High School (JHS) level getting impregnated by their teachers is a cause for forlornness. Indeed such a story should have
Game-Changing Budget Statement
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta delivering the Budget Statement Budget reading days have been mostly abstract, with the populace hardly taking notice of them. Yesterday’s was unlike any of the previous
28th February 1948: The Day Time Stood Still
A re-enactment of the 28th February, 1948 incident Last Tuesday, the country commemorated that dark spot in our pre-independence history. It was an event which, as fate would have it,
The Disaster Which Never Was
The burned gas tankers We can describe it as a disaster of sorts but with no fatalities accompanying it. We can heave a sigh of relief and say Hallelujah. A
Reassuring Words Before The Deluges
Parts of the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange that had been flooded The downpour in Accra yesterday was for the uninitiated into weather matters, unexpected. It exposed for the umpteenth time the
The President’s Veiled Query
President Nana Akufo-Addo delivering his speech during the gathering President Nana Akufo-Addo’s honouring of the Police Administration’s invitation to grace their annual social event, fondly called WASSA, was as equally