Hogbetsotso Za 2024: Celebrating Freedom, Heritage, and Unity
By Seli Baisie The Hogbetsotso Za is in full swing today, November 2, 2024 at Hogbe Park in Anloga, in the Volta Region of Ghana. This year’s event, themed “Strengthening Bonds and Embracing Our Shared Heritage,” highlights a unique blend of tradition and celebration among the Anlo Ewe people. Here, we explore what makes Hogbetsotso […]
Let us consider the future of Ghana and vote for visionary Bawumia – Queenmother of Bechem
The Paramount Queenmother of Bechem Traditional Area, in the Ahafo Region, Nana Adwoapo Dwamena Serwaa II, has appealed to her community members and Ghanaians in general, to consider the progress of Ghana and the next generation, and elect Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the NPP, Dr. Mahamaudu Bawumia, as the next President of Ghana. […]
Expedite Investigations and prosecution of attacks on Journalists in line of duty – GJA to Ghana Police
On the Occasion of International Day to End Impunity For Crimes Against Journalists, the Ghana Journalists Association,(GJA) is calling on the Ghana Police Service to speed up Investigations into and Prosecution of persons who perpetrate crimes against Journalists in the line of Duty. GJA says this will represent the Ghana Police Service commitment to join […]
Rev. Wengam Inspires Evangelism and Church Planting Goals at Gabon Assemblies of God National Convention
By Gloria Anderson Rev. Stephen Wengam, General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, has urged pastors and Christians to prioritize evangelism and church planting. Speaking at the Gabon Assemblies of God National Convention in Libreville, he emphasized the importance of what he described as an “aggressive” approach to meet the World Assemblies of God Fellowship’s […]
Samuel Amo Tobbin @60: The Man, The Mission, The Legacy
By Isaac Nuamah Yeboah On November 2, 2024, Elder Dr. Samuel Amo Tobbin, the Group Chairman of the Tobinco Group of Companies, celebrates his 60th birthday. Affectionately called “Chairman” by his staff, business partners, close friends, and relatives, Dr. Tobbin is not only a successful businessman or entrepreneur; he is also a renowned philanthropist who […]
Ensure timely release of information to combat misinformation- Paradigm Initiative tells EC
Mr. Gbenga Sesan, Executive Director, Paradigm Initiative, a Pan-African organization, has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to provide prompt information to the public before, during, and after the December 7 election. He said that that approach would help reduce the spread of misinformation and disinformation during the polls and foster public trust in the electoral […]
EC to reassess decision on presidential ballot printing next week
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that it will review its decision to suspend the printing of ballot papers for the 2024 presidential election next week. The suspension followed the death of Madam Akua Donkor, the Flagbearer of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), on October 28, 2024. The Commission granted the GFP ten days to […]
Mahama accuses Akufo-Addo of weakening democratic institutions
The presidential candidate for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has expressed concern over the state of Ghana’s democratic institutions, claiming they have been severely undermined under the current Akufo-Addo-led administration. He argued that the strides Ghana has made in strengthening its democracy since 1992 have been reversed. “These last eight years […]
U.S. counters China’s Influence in Africa through digital literacy initiative
By Nana kwame Bediako In recent years, the United States has been losing its influence on the African continent as many African nations have turned to China and Russia for trade and investments. In a bid to reconnect, the U.S. is adopting a fresh approach by prioritizing key investments that target Africa’s burgeoning young population. […]
GPCC calls on Ghanaians to champion peace ahead of elections, launches peace campaign November 3
By Hannah Dadzie The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council, GPCC, has called on Ghanaians to serve as instruments of peace, not conflict, as the country approaches the 2024 general election. At a news conference to announce the launch of a peace campaign, General Secretary of the Council, Apostle Emmanuel Tettey, urged Ghanaians to be mindful […]