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By Leo Nelson Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah has said that public office is underpinned by trust and accountability while commenting on the return of former MASLOC CEO, Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu. The NPP Communications Director argued that once public trust is questioned, legal institutions must act without hesitation to ensure accountability is upheld, indicating that Tamakloe-Attionu’s extraction does not represent a moment for celebration but rather a reminder of civic responsibility. Ahiagbah stressed that individuals who serve in public office are bound by ethical expectations that extend beyond political affiliations. He explained that the case…

By Leo Nelson Calls have intensified for the deployment of additional police personnel to Aflao, Ghana’s busiest border town, amid growing concerns over security challenges associated with increasing population growth, cross-border activities, and transnational crimes. Traditional leaders, residents, and community stakeholders have expressed concern that the current police strength in the municipality, especially at Aflao, Ghana’s most prominent border town is inadequate to effectively police the area and respond promptly to emerging security threats. Speaking on the issue, Senior Divisional Chief of Teshie-Aflao and Warlord (Awadada) of the Aflao Traditional Area, Torgbi Kpambi Vedzesu V, stressed the urgent need for…

By Kwesi B. Randolph Johnson INTRODUCTION Ghana’s fisheries sector remains one of the country’s most important sources of employment, food security, income generation and socio-economic survival. Across the four coastal regions and several inland fishing areas, fishing, fish processing, fish trading, canoe ownership, transportation and related fisheries activities sustain thousands of households directly and indirectly. According to data from the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture, 60% of animal protein consumed by Ghanaians is fish. Other supporting documents say Ghanaians consume 24kg fish per capita annually making the country one of the highest fish comsumers globally. Despite its significance, the sector…

By Leo Nelson Senior Divisional Chief of Teshie-Aflao and Warlord (Awadada) of the Aflao Traditional Area, Torgbi Kpambi Vedzesu V, is appealing to the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George to urgently improve telecommunications infrastructure in the Aflao enclave to strengthen border security and support socio-economic development. According to the traditional ruler, persistent network challenges and inadequate telecommunications facilities along Ghana’s eastern border with Togo continue to hamper effective communication among security agencies and residents, creating vulnerabilities that could be exploited by criminal elements. Torgbi Kpambi Vedzesu V made the appeal an interaction with The New…

By Kwesi B. Randolph Johnson Much of the discussion around sustainable fisheries and coastal management in Ghana and across the Gulf of Guinea focuses on fish stocks, marine conservation, biodiversity protection, illegal fishing, climate change, and the health of aquatic ecosystems. These are certainly important concerns. However, one critical issue is often overlooked: the health and well-being of the fisherfolk themselves. Across the region, millions of people depend directly or indirectly on fishing for their livelihoods. Fishermen brave the oceans and inland waters to harvest fish, while fish processors, fishmongers, transporters, and traders ensure that fish reaches consumers. Yet many…

By Kwesi B. Randolph Johnson Released on 6 March 1958, barely a year after Ghana attained independence, the black-and-white documentary Family of Ghana, directed by Julian Biggs and produced by David Bairstow for the National Film Board of Canada, is one of the most important audio-visual records of Ghana’s coastal fishing communities during the mid-twentieth century. This 28-minute documentary follows the daily life of a fisherman’s family living in a coastal community in Ghana. Through the eyes of a young fisherman, viewers are introduced to a world shaped by the sea, communal labour, indigenous knowledge, traditional authority, and the aspirations…

By Leo Nelson Senior Divisional Chief of Teshie-Aflao and Warlord (Awadada) of the Aflao Traditional Area, Torgbi Kpambi Vedzesu V, is appealing to the government to urgently provide decent accommodation for security personnel stationed at Aflao to enhance their welfare and improve border security operations. According to the traditional ruler, the poor housing conditions under which some security officers operate at the country’s eastern frontier pose significant challenges to their effectiveness and morale. He noted that officers serving at the border play a critical role in safeguarding national security and facilitating lawful trade and movement between Ghana and neighboring Togo,…

By Leo Nelson United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has announced the appointment of Ms Edem Wosornu of Ghana as Assistant High Commissioner for Protection, in the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).Ms. Wosornu will succeed Ruvendrini Menikdiwela of Sri Lanka, to whom both the Secretary-General and the High Commissioner for Refugees are grateful for her dedicated service to the refugee cause.She has been serving as Director of the Crisis Response Division at the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) since 2023, overseeing global operations and leading system-wide coordination across major emergencies. She is also…

By Leo Nelson The Presidency has issued a firm directive barring Ministers of State, Chief Executive Officers of State-Owned Enterprises, and other political appointees from participating in or accepting awards from privately organised schemes without official approval, citing concerns over credibility, transparency, and the integrity of public service. The directive, contained in an official circular signed by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, follows growing concern over the increasing involvement of public officials in private award ceremonies that claim to recognise “best-performing,” “most outstanding,” or “most influential” government appointees. According to the Presidency, such practices risk undermining public…

By Leo Nelson Two concerned citizens are calling for an independent investigation into allegations that some government appointees may have paid money to secure recognition at the recently held 6th Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Awards. In a petition addressed to the Chief of Staff, the petitioners urged the Presidency to investigate claims that award recipients were allegedly required to pay between GH¢25,000 and GH¢50,000 to receive honours at the event held on Saturday, June 6. The petition, signed by Kwaku D. A. Takyi, popularly known as Sir Obama Pokuase, and Kamaldeen Ibrahim, also known as Amasaman Broni, argues that…