Albert Kwabena Dwumfuor Voltaire, the French scholar noted for his enlightenment once said, “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to death your right to say
Daring The Loudmouth (2)
Democracy is about the involvement of all in the decision-making process. The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and other political parties have launched their campaigns to wrest power from
Daring The Loudmouth (1)
Every country requires leaders to steer the affairs of the state. In a democracy, this is done by the political party in whom the majority of the people have
No To Nuisance Taxes
Ken Ofori-Atta Ghanaians of all walks of life regardless of political persuasions want some relief from the economic burden exacerbated by COVID- 19 and the Russia/ Ukraine war. Those who
Corruption: Beyond Perception Polemics (2)
Our politics is becoming very toxic in recent times, and we fear it might even get ‘cancerous’. The general election is about ten months away, that is if the
Corruption: Beyond Perception Polemics (1)
Any national action against corruption is welcome news. For some time now, our records in the international arena have not been good enough. Our rating this year on the
Of A Propaganda Vicious, Malicious
Chairman Wontumi The machinations against the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and obstacles on its way, especially during the run-up to the general election would be more than the ‘Berlin
Time For Fence-Mending
Stephen Ntim The much anticipated parliamentary primaries that took over the entire media space last Saturday now belongs to history. Scanning the media space, more than 24 hours after
It Ended Well, Oh Yes
Our politics has come of age. And the NPP is showing the way. The resounding success chalked up by the party at the various voting centres bears ample testimony
Another Chance To Break The 8
Everyone goes into a contest to win. Losers, we are told, are orphans as they have no following, while winners are the toasts of society. It is against this
Megaphones Of Doom, Gloom
John Mahama The New Patriotic Party (NPP) government has a Herculean task to break the eight, but as Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia said, “it is possible.” The task ahead
Shameful Naysayers, Bailout Is In
Professor Bokpin Certain characteristics have emerged among opposition politicians and their cohorts in the country. The worrying trend has exposed some of these people as enemies of the state
Subdue GPRTU Bluff
Our government today has the penchant to acquiesce to pressure from all quarters, giving the impression that the state is weak. In a democracy, nobody expects an adversarial relationship but open