Ayawaso West-Wuogon: Key Issues Ahead of 2024 Elections
By Prince Dankwa As the 2024 elections approach, Ayawaso West-Wuogon emerges as a critical battleground with significant socio-economic and political dynamics. Represented by Hon. Lydia Seyram Alhassan of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), this constituency includes key areas such as East Legon, West Legon, Jorwulu, and Tessano. Despite its vibrant community, Ayawaso West-Wuogon faces several […]
Schools prioritize image to the neglect of Students welfare- Bright Appiah alleges
By Kafui Dey Amid mounting concerns over student safety in boarding schools, Bright Appiah, Executive Director of Child Rights International, has made a startling assertion: many schools prioritize protecting their image rather than focusing on the welfare of their students. This provocative claim highlights a critical issue within Ghana’s education system that demands urgent attention. […]
Who initiated Presidential Debates in Ghana? Asks Dr Frankie Asare-Donkoh
On July 22, 2024, a press release was issued by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), which many local Ghanaian media organisations and foreign-based ones have since reported. The press release was in response to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Campaign Team’s statement alleging that the IEA’s intended 2024 presidential debate was to do the […]
Shamima Muslim joins Mahama campaign to wrest power from NPP
By Gloria Amoh A Journalist and Gender Activist, Shamima Muslim says it’s time to take a stand and support former President John Dramani Mahama and the incoming first female vice president. Speaking at the Campaign Launch on July 27, 2024 at the Jubilee Park in Tamale, in the Northern Region she explained that, the country […]
“Be steadfast and impartial in the face of any undue pressure from Prez. Akufo-Addo – Asiedu Nketia to Security Chiefs
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The National Chairman of the largest opposition political party in Ghana, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketia, known in the political circles as General Mosquito has called on the Inspector General of Police and the Chief of Defense Staff to remain steadfast and impartial in the face of any […]
Professor Mariwah advocates end to WASH violence against women
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH A Professor of Health and Development Geography at the Department of Geography and Regional Planning, University of Cape Coast (UCC), Professor Simon Mariwah is advocating for an end to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) violence against women. According to him, most women became more suspectable of sexual abuse when WASH facilities were unfriendly, […]
Paris 2024: Ghanaian swimmer Harry Stacey to kick start Olympic campaign for Ghana
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Ghanaian swimmer Harry Stacey is set to kick off Ghana’s participation in the Paris 2024 Olympics on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. This event marks his Olympic debut, a significant milestone for both Stacey and Ghana. Currently the highest-ranked male swimmer in Ghana, according to the World Aquatics Point Table, Stacey is […]
GBC partners Greater Accra Regional Hospital to donate blood
The State Broadcaster, GBC will partner with the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, formerly known as RIDGE Hospital, for a blood donation exercise at the forecourt of the Corporation at Kanda on Friday, August 2. This forms part of the Corporation’s 89th Anniversary celebration. It is to raise awareness on the need to regularly donate blood […]
Gender mainstreaming in WASH requires deliberate efforts -Sanitation Minister
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources (MSWR), Madam Lydia Seyram Alhassan, has called on Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector stakeholders to come up with a deliberate plan and strategies to tackle issues of gender parity in WASH. According to her, gender mainstreaming in WASH requires deliberate efforts to integrate gender […]
Amir of Ahmadi Muslims calls for national unity ahead of December polls
By Murtala Issah The Amir and leader of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Ghana, Muhammad Bin Salih, has appealed to Ghanaians to renew their faith and allegiance to Ghana as the nation prepares for elections in December. He made the appeal after tens of thousands of guests attending the 58th Annual Convention of the Ahmadiyya […]
