51 h. ago Asempa FM’s Ekosiisen supports renal patients with GHS100K, urges gov’t to absorb full cost of dialysis care

The Ekosiisen Impact Project, an initiative under Asempa FM’s flagship current affairs programme Ekosiisen, has intensified its support for renal patients across Ghana, following a distress call from the Renal Patients Association of Ghana. Responding swiftly to an SOS appeal from the Association’s President, Baffuor Kojo Ahenkorah, the team behind the Ekosiisen Impact Project has […]

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6 d. ago Prof Bokpin urges gov’t to use parliamentary majority for economic reforms

Professor Godfred Bokpin, an economist and Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana Business School, has called on the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) to take full advantage of its parliamentary majority to implement far-reaching economic and structural reforms.

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6 d. ago We have done our part in preserving cedi’s true value – BoG Governor 

Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has reaffirmed the central bank’s commitment to protecting the value of the cedi and strengthening public trust in the national currency.

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7 d. ago Ghana’s insurance industry intensifies public education to build trust and boost coverage

Insurance institutions in Kumasi, as part of the Insurance Awareness Month, have joined forces for a public walk aimed at promoting the benefits of insurance, encouraging inclusivity and building public trust in the industry.

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7 d. ago We’re streamlining the galamsey fight, too many are running helter skelter – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed deep concern over the growing disorder in Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, revealing that his office has had to urgently intervene to restore order among key stakeholders.

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8 d. ago Police recruits urged to exhibit competence that matches public confidence

Commissioner of Police (COP), Daniel Kwame Afriyie, Director-General in charge of Private Security Organizations, has charged newly passed-out police recruits to exhibit high levels of competence that matches the trust and confidence reposed in them by the public. Addressing 238 recruits at the Volta Regional Police Training School in Ho, COP Afriyie reminded the officers […]

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1 week ago North Tongu DCE urges trust in gov’t as flood victims awaits compensation

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for North Tongu, Victoria Amefadzi Yawa Doe, has called on residents to maintain their trust in government, particularly in light of the pledge to compensate victims of the 2023 flood disaster.

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2 w. ago Public office is a sacred trust, not a tool for personal gain – President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed that holding public office is a solemn responsibility to serve the people, not a privilege for personal enrichment. Speaking at the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving held in Accra, the President emphasised that leadership must be grounded in integrity, service, and accountability. “Public office is not a privilege […]

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2 w. ago We know some senior EC officials are affiliated to NPP and that is not helping – Former Kufuor Advisor

A former advisor to ex-President John Agyekum Kufuor, Vickie Bright, has echoed growing calls for changes at the Electoral Commission (EC), arguing that the perceived political affiliations of some senior EC officials to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) are undermining public trust and the institution’s critical neutrality. The Deputy Minister of State at the Presidency […]

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2 w. ago Agyinasare urges Mahama’s government to support private universities at 9th Perez University College congregation

Speaking at the same event, the Director-General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Prof. Ahmed Jinapor Abdullai, said it was very refreshing for Perez University College to have its 9th graduation ceremony, adding: “This attests to how far the university has come and the impact it continues to have on widening access to tertiary educational delivery in Ghana and beyond.”

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2 w. ago GETFund warns public against fake recruitment and contract scams

The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has issued a strong warning to the public over the circulation of fake recruitment and contract advertisements on social media, describing them as “cleverly designed” scams targeting unsuspecting individuals.

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3 w. ago The Media’s Role in shaping cultural norms, perception, and behavior toward leadership and democratic values in Ghana’s Reset Agenda

Ghana’s “reset agenda” is a bold attempt to reboot its democratic systems, tackle corruption, and restore trust in public institutions. At the heart of this transformation is a powerful actor with the potential to make or break the vision: the media. Whether traditional or digital, the media is not just a platform for information—it is a force that molds how people think, what they believe, and how they act, especially regarding leadership and democratic values. But for Ghana’s reset agenda to truly gain traction, the media must rise above partisanship and impunity and fulfill its role as an independent, ethical, and fearless pillar of democratic governance.

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3 w. ago Deepen fight against galamsey to restore public trust – Dr Ken Ashigbey urges gov’t

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications and the Digital Chamber, Ing. Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, has issued a strong call to action, urging the government to step up its efforts in tackling illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, warning that the issue transcends economics and strikes at the very heart of national trust, leadership, and survival.

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3 w. ago Ken Ashigbey criticises government over failure to revoke LI 2462

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications and the Digital Chamber, Ing. Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, has delivered a scathing critique of the government’s failure to honour its promise to revoke Legislative Instrument (LI) 2462, describing the delay as a betrayal of citizen trust and a threat to Ghana’s forest reserves.

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3 w. ago Mahama calls on MMDCEs to restore public trust through stakeholder collaboration

President John Dramani Mahama has urged Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to actively collaborate with key stakeholders in their respective districts to help restore public trust and strengthen local governance.

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3 w. ago Extend national apprenticeship programme to prisons – UGBS Lecturer urges gov’t

Dr Jabri Ibrahim Mohammed, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), has advocated for the extension of the National Apprenticeship Programme to the country’s prisons, insisting that vocational training for inmates is vital for rehabilitation and reducing recidivism. Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show, Dr Mohammed underscored the importance of making vocational […]

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4 w. ago Queen mothers trained to fight vaccine misconceptions across Ghana

In the bid to improve public trust in vaccines and reduce health misinformation, the Ghana Coalition of NGOs in Health has begun a new initiative of training queen mothers to serve as vaccine ambassadors in their communities.

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4 w. ago Why Ntim’s Resignation is Preferable to Indefinite Absence in a Struggling NPP

In the wake of a significant election defeat, political parties must demonstrate resilience, clarity, and decisive leadership to rebuild public trust and reorganise effectively. The recent request by the family of Stephen Nitm, National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), to excuse him indefinitely from official duties and active politics on health grounds, while understandable from a human perspective, raises critical questions about the party's path forward.  From an organisational and HR standpoint, especially in a public-facing institution like a political party, leadership transitions must be handled with transparency and accountability.

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last month Republic of Rogues: Where Thieves Have Heads and the System Has None

Once upon a time in this tropical theatre of dreams, men paid with their lives for the faint smell of wrongdoing. Not proof—just the scent. Today? One can walk away with enough public funds to sponsor a moon landing, and all the Republic offers is a standing ovation... and sometimes even a Plea Bargain & Chill combo. We are a curious people. When the coup came once upon a decade, it came with cleaning brooms, revolutionary slogans, and a sudden hatred for wristwatches above one’s pay grade. People were shot for less than the price of a KFC bucket. But today, the only thing getting executed is public trust.

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