60 m. ago Show your credentials or drop ‘Dr.’ title – GTEC instructs Hassan Ayariga

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has formally directed political figure Hassan Ayariga to immediately stop using the title “Dr.”, citing a lack of verifiable documentation to support its legitimacy.

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24 h. ago Azumah Resources rejects political motive claims, confirms EBID talks started in 2023

In a carefully worded public statement, Azumah Resources Ghana Ltd has confirmed that the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) was engaged in discussions to support the Black Volta Gold Project as early as 2023 — a critical clarification that challenges ongoing claims that the financing was politically engineered following Ghana’s 2024 elections.

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28 h. ago Keep security forces out of politics – Dr Arthur Kennedy demands urgent reforms

Physician and political activist Dr. Kwabena Arthur Kennedy has urged urgent reforms to Ghana’s security services, calling for a clear separation between law enforcement and political interests following violent scenes during the Ablekuma North rerun.

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33 h. ago PAG condemns attacks on journalists and politicians during Ablekuma North rerun

The Progressive Alliance of Ghana (PAG) has condemned the violent attacks on journalists and political actors during the Ablekuma North parliamentary election rerun held on Friday, July 11.

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3 d. ago Focus on the Competition and Lose Your Product: A Political Marketing Lesson Ghana Must Learn

In every competitive space, business, sports, politics, the instinct to outdo the opponent is strong. But in marketing, that instinct can be fatal if it becomes obsessive. The brutal truth is this: focus too much on the competition, and you will lose your product. Political marketing, especially in Ghana, is dangerously guilty of this strategic misstep. Our campaigns are often more obsessed with destroying opponents than with building brands, more focused on discrediting rivals than on delivering a compelling value proposition to voters. The result is a political marketplace full of noise, bitterness, and cynicism with very little trust in the actual product: leadership.

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6 d. ago UG lecturer slams gov’t for failed leadership over KATH doctor’s tragic death

A Political Science Lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Kwame Asah-Asante, has accused the government of failed leadership following the tragic death of Dr Kwame Adu Ofori, an emergency physician at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH). Dr Ofori lost his life because the hospital lacked a vital catheterisation laboratory (cath lab), an essential […]

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6 d. ago Prof. Gyampo condemns character assassination, urges national dialogue on Fake News

Political Science lecturer and CEO of the Ghana Shippers Authority, Prof. Ransford Gyampo, has decried the rising tide of character assassination in Ghana’s public discourse, warning that the trend discourages competent citizens from offering themselves for national service. In a statement Tuesday, Prof. Gyampo, known for his outspoken views on governance and civic responsibility, said he remains unshaken by recent defamatory attacks on his character but expressed deep concern for the country’s future if such toxic narratives continue unchecked.

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9 d. ago Ghana Music Awards Europe adds ‘Best Political Song’ category to 2025 edition 

The organisers of the Ghana Music Awards Europe have introduced a new category: Best Political Song of the Year, aimed at recognising artistes whose music plays a significant role during Ghana’s political season.

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1 week ago Is Hon. Johnson Kwadwo Asiedu Nketia the General who knows the Battlefield?

A river that forgets its source will soon dry up. As the National Democratic Congress (NDC) seeks a new leader for the 2028 general election, it is essential to remember the party’s foundational ethos—unity, service, and progress. When the winds of change blow, some build walls, while others build windmills. As Ghana's political landscape prepares for a new chapter, the NDC must choose a leader who can harness these winds to propel the party to victory.

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1 week ago ‘Prayer and Thanksgiving’ without patriotism, accountability, integrity, is empty

Political Scientist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr. Kwame Asah-Asante, has delivered a striking critique of Ghana’s National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving observance on Tuesday, July 1, warning that without patriotism, accountability, and moral courage, the entire exercise risks becoming an empty ritual. Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show, Dr. Asah-Asante did not mince words as he challenged both the political class and religious leaders to reflect on the true meaning of gratitude in a nation plagued by corruption, inefficiency, and misplaced priorities.

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1 week ago Reject tribalism and extremism to safeguard national unity – Mahama urges Ghanaians

President John Dramani Mahama has called on Muslims and all Ghanaians to actively defend national harmony by rejecting tribalism, extremism, and political divisiveness. Speaking at the Muslim session of the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving held in Accra—shortly after the Christian service concluded—Mr Mahama described Ghana’s religious and ethnic diversity as a divine blessing […]

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2 w. ago Dr. Ayaarim Nawum Baa writes: CJ Torkornoo’s suspension fair

Ghana is embroiled in a complex legal and political drama following accusations leveled against the government by suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Sackey Torkornoo. 

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2 w. ago End partisan bias in public sector recruitment – Franklin Cudjoe urges

Founding President of IMANI-Ghana, Franklin Cudjoe, has condemned the persistent political bias in public sector employment, describing it as a grave injustice that undermines national development and erodes public confidence in governance institutions.

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2 w. ago Ghana’s civil service is politicised, not neutral – Martin Kpebu

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has said that Ghana’s civil service is far from being a politically neutral institution, stating that partisan considerations continue to shape appointments and dismissals within the public sector, historically.

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2 w. ago Democracy focuses on individual competence, not attacks – Kufuor

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has urged members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the broader Ghanaian political class to prioritise individual competence over tribal, religious, or gender considerations in democratic leadership.

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2 w. ago We must use data to drive long term national development policy – Prof. Bokpin

Economist, Professor Godfred Bokpin, has called for a renewed commitment to long-term economic planning in Ghana, emphasizing the critical need to leverage national data to inform policy decisions that foster equitable development across all regions of the country. According to him, Ghana has over the years prioritised short-term, politically driven development strategies that often fail […]

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3 w. ago Prophetic propaganda on political discourse: The ‘churchpreneurship’ of profit over salvation in Ghana

Over the last years, the interrelation of religion and politics in Ghana has come to be a very divisive matter, especially in light of the making of prophetic statements by Christian pastors and self-proclaimed prophets. These religious leaders have taken the front seat in influencing political rhetoric, particularly during the time of elections. Their claims […]

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3 w. ago Haruna Mohammed calls for amendment of political parties act to enable financial independence

The Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, has made a compelling call for urgent reforms to Ghana’s Political Parties Act, urging that political parties be legally empowered to own and operate businesses to achieve true financial autonomy.

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3 w. ago Ghanaians made their choice with clarity in 2024 – Okaikwei Central MP

Okaikwei Central MP, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has offered an assessment of the 2024 general elections, describing the outcome as a testament to the discernment and political maturity of the Ghanaians.

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3 w. ago Ghana’s political decay was designed, its not accidental – Yaw Nsarkoh

Ghana’s democracy is not simply underperforming; it is unravelling exactly as it was designed to fail the people.

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