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After the last budget reading, you applauded the Finance minister for allocating some GHC180million to your Office. How far with that allocation? Has your office received the kudi?
In July this year, Ghana will be among 47 countries that will be presenting findings of their national review of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) implementation.
It reminds me of the young woman who walks away from advice that she should dress more modestly by swinging her hips provocatively. This was an important victory for people power.
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There is therefore a need for a nationalistic rethink on the way infrastructure development is handled from inception to completion if Ghana is indeed to use the sector to drive the much desired developmental agenda of the country.
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When Ghana became politically independent in 1957, the education system, thus; schools, colleges and universities, was purposely set up, primarily to produce skilled workforce for the young nation.
Life is both bitter and sweet.
If there is anyone out there who has been helplessly watching on, frustrated with the indiscipline and lawlessness which are mercilessly battering our society, you are not alone.
The near-fatal experience of my friend made reality dawn on me that, there are unreported incidents that don't make it to the national statistics and live with us daily.
I have been thrilled at the love that has forced open the prison doors for the barber sent to jail for two months (with hard labour) for his inability to pay ¢600 fine slapped on him for stealing plantain in Koforidua.
Journalism is a truth-telling business and ought to remain just that. The political establishment must never manipulate the media into articulating views that favour its image.
Why gov't must include private schools in free SHS policy
One reliable means by which the government can ease the pressure on the infrastructural facilities in the various senior high schools is to include private senior high schools in the program.
J. B. Danquah was never chief campaigner, Founder of University of Ghana - Part 2
Due to the importance of the work of the education commissions and the crucial role of the African members of the Elliot Commission, in particular, we will double-down a little with respect to the results of those efforts, and the road to the realization of the University of the Gold Coast, at "La Gon" / "La Goon", Legon.
The sorry state of delivery services in Ghana
Akosua looked at her watch for the second time, as she thought to herself, "didn't this rider say he was only 5 mins away"? It had been an hour and 15 mins. She called him again.
Public universities bill, the last has not been heard!
We must commend the government for initiating the bill. Reforming our higher education system is long overdue.
OKADAGH - A refreshing approach to delivery
Ghanaians are tired of having to endure mediocre services from delivery riders.
Honourable, honourable!
The last week or so has been quite a stormy one for the legislative arm of government, with news that the Parliamentary leadership is gearing itself up for the construction of a new, $200m, 450-seater parliamentary chamber.
Dropthatchamber win; a case of civic activism or political awakening?
A win by the informal coalition of civil society, traditional and social media activism which has pushed government to backtrack on the intended new 450 seater parliamentary chamber at a cost of $200M, is a statement of empowerment and confidence in the Ghanaian.
You can't legislate conscience: Reason to avoid regulation of churches
A few months ago a legislator worried about the abuse and exercise of religious freedom in Ghana, called for a law to address the problem.
Has the chamber really been dropped?
Ghana's Parliament has formally decided not to proceed with the proposed $200 million New Chamber construction.
A legislature may be ineffective not 'useless'
At some point in time the country should seriously consider streamlining or adding more firepower to its legislative branch even if it may involve the construction of a new lawmaking chamber.
J. B. Danquah was never Chief Campaigner, Founder of University of Ghana
The authors hold that Dr J. B. Danquah did not play the role of chief campaigner, primary negotiator, or chief spokesperson, and even less found the University College of the Gold Coast.
The wind of youth-led revolution
I am tempted to say "which way the wind is blowing" the Ghanaian Youth will sooner or later break away from its current political system.
A case of two Huangs and four Ghanaians
I have always been fascinated by the statue of the blindfolded lady wielding a sword in one hand and a pair of scales in the other.
Edwinology's Lab: The people angry at the man who is angry at the MP who can't sit under a tree
Social media is a voice. Protest is a noise. But we have reduced that great contributions of democrats to angry emojis on Facebook.
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Poem - Drop that chamber!
Here is a poem as parliament's plan to build a new chamber is greeted with public resistance.
June heatwave in Europe causes panic everywhere? We brave a year of it without panic
The weather service had even issued a red alert for four southern areas while the rest of the country remained on orange alert, said to be the second highest level.
Re: Atewa bauxite deal opposers are illegal miners - Minister for Environment
The attention of the Concerned Citizens of the Atewa Landscape and by extension its collaborators, has been drawn to what we call unfortunate statements by Prof. Frimpong Boateng, Minister for Environment, branding us as galamseyers (Illegal miners) and of double standards.
Sudan uprising: The unwanted change
When Al-Bashir was ousted from power in April after more than three decades in office, most Sudanese breathed a sigh of relief.
Rejoinder: 'Judges' murder: Rawlings was not properly investigated - Acquitted soldier'
I have read the contrived tale told by Sergeant Alolga Akata-Pore on investigations into the murder of Justices Cecilia Koranteng-Addo, Kwadwo Adjapong, Sarkodie, and a retired Army major, Sam Acquah in 1982 published by www.myjoyonline.com.
Mensah Thompson writes: Speaker of Parliament must resign
​​​​​​​Yes the Power belongs to the People and vox populi, vox dieum.
Insults on MPs, Parliament over new chamber disgusting
Samson's Take: A heart of love applying even criminal law
Couching or interpreting even criminal law in the positive to procure willing and not forced obedience can be a more effective means of ensuring an orderly law-abiding society.
Manasseh's folder: The new building for our "useless" parliament
"Is parliament useful in its contribution to our democracy and development as a nation or it is a useless institution which has failed in its role as a check on the executive arm of government?"
The Ghanaian politician, illusion of choice and power of the people
For a long time now, we have been forced to choose between the two evils - Minority or Majority?
Why England is a developed nation and Ghana is not
Do you know that the building that houses England's parliament also known as the House of Commons is over one hundred years old?
About the new chamber for the men in suits: Is there not a cause to rant?
I am writing as a Ghanaian but with a heavy heart.
ModernGhana saga: Change is good
After listening to the harrowing brutality that has been inflicted on the editor of modernghana.com by the apparatchiks of this government claiming to be National Security, all I say is that change is good!
The irrepressible entrepreneur Edward Osei Yaw Boakye
Edward Osei Boakye is one of Ghana's forgotten entrepreneurs from the 1960s and '70s, a golden generation of Ghanaian Industry when Ghanaians wholly owned and run many significant businesses.
Ghana's sub-regional foreign policy must reflect 21st century realities!
Ghana is hard, but things are better than you think
We are not there yet but we are on course.
'Ghana's year of return: Citizenship without political rights' - Prof Kwaku Azar writes
Ghana has declared 2019 as the "year of return" for Africans in the diaspora, as part of its commemoration of the 400th year since the first slave ship from Africa landed in Virginia.
Open Letter to the President: Fix the Eastern Corridor roads now
Safety and church security – How well do you know the stranger in your pew?
The level of awareness is travelling faster and further than previously, to the extent that a subconscious mind is being awoken in many people.
Samson's Take: Domelevo-why corruption thrives in Ghana
Truth is, we conveniently like to take our laws on the face while rejecting and pretending to be unaware of the socio-cultural, moral and prudential considerations and wisdom behind those laws.
Transgressions of the black race
This article clearly identifies the concept behind the calligraphy as obtained in the flow of black historical backwardness and lack of vision, the reasons why the black race lags behind other races on the globe.
Ghana's Parliament: The Uzzah of our time?
Centuries ago, King David, gathered his men and together they went into the house of Abinadab to bring back the ark of God which represented his covenant.
Op-ed: Opening doors for sustainable SME growth across Africa
There is no doubt that support for the development of small and medium enterprises can be the answer to both economic growth and job creation across Africa.
Manasseh's Folder: Even Akufo-Addo's wife will choose John Mahama over her husband on this
After two and a half years into Akufo-Addo's presidency, I hold the view that we bought nicely packaged key soap at Circle, thinking it was a smartphone.
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Highlighting rising effects of drug addiction among the youth
The Day as an event is celebrated worldwide with much conscious fervour and enthusiasm to make people aware and emphasize the hazards of drug addiction and illegal trafficking.
Honest politicians, dishonest electorates
In Ghana's political market buyers and sellers meet most often at the end of every four years to transact business. Buyers in the name of the electorate and sellers in the name of the politician.
Ghanaians may be everything but Xenophobic
Changing the 'weak cedi' narrative
Today, the Ghanaian economy has grown in leaps and bounds as compared to other African countries.