Author: Leo Nelson

By Nelson Ayivor Ghanaian President, John Dramani Mahama has issued a strong appeal for an immediate cessation of hostilities in the Middle East, warning that the escalating conflict among the United States, Israel, and Iran poses serious economic risks for African nations. Speaking during a bilateral engagement with Samia Suluhu Hassan at the State House in Arusha, President Mahama stressed that Africa cannot afford prolonged instability in a region central to global energy supply. The Ghanaian leader expressed deep concern over intensifying military exchanges and retaliatory attacks that continue to unsettle the Gulf region, describing the situation as troubling not…

By Nelson Ayivor Amid the ongoing escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, Ghana’s Foreign Ministry has announced the successful evacuation of all Ghanaian embassy staff from Iran. In a brief but emphatic statement, Ghana’s Foreign minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa confirmed that all diplomats were safe and in good spirits after the operation, describing their protection as a national priority. According to the minister, Ghana’s embassy in Iran has now been closed indefinitely. The decision reflects a cautious assessment of the deteriorating security environment and the government’s resolve to place the welfare of its citizens above all other considerations. He…

By Nelson Ayivor Ordinary Ghanians will soon become homeowners following government’s announcement to begin enrolling prospective homeowners into affordable housing units under the National Homeownership Fund (NHF). The initiative is part of the government’s broader strategy to expand access to affordable housing and reduce the country’s housing shortfall, particularly among working-class citizens struggling to secure decent accommodation. Works, Housing and Water Resources Minister, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, made the disclosure, Monday, February 2, after inspecting ongoing housing projects at Shai Hills and Tema Community 22. According to him, the housing units, which are nearing completion, are primarily targeted at low- and…

We often say, Time is money. It sounds clever. It sounds efficient. It sounds modern. But it is incomplete. Money can be earned again. Time cannot. You can rebuild wealth. You cannot rebuild yesterday. And if we are not careful, Ghana is not losing money. We are losing time. Part I: Time Is Not What You Think In the early 20th century, Albert Einstein shattered our understanding of reality. He showed us that time is not fixed. It is not universal. It bends. Mass bends space. Energy bends time. Gravity slows clocks. Time itself is shaped by forces. Now let…

By Godson Bill Ocloo The recent escalation involving U.S–Israel strikes on Iran marks a dangerous phase in Middle East geopolitics. While geographically distant from West Africa, its consequences are not remote. In an interconnected global system, conflicts of this magnitude generate economic, diplomatic, and security ripple effects that reach far beyond their immediate theatre. As a security analyst, I view this development primarily through the lens of national resilience and citizen protection. Understanding the Escalation The strikes, which began in late February 2026, have been described by Washington and Tel Aviv as targeted operations intended to degrade Iran’s strategic military…

By Nelson Ayivor Rising tensions in the Middle East could have far-reaching economic and diplomatic consequences for African countries, including Ghana, a security analyst has warned. Speaking in an interview with The New Republic, Executive Director, Africa Centre for Human Security and Emergency Management (ACHSEM), Godson Bill Ocloo cautioned that the escalating hostilities involving countries such as Israel and Iran, as well as the protracted conflict in Gaza, could disrupt global supply chains and destabilise commodity markets on which many African economies depend. According to him, Africa’s heavy reliance on imported petroleum products, fertilisers and food staples from or through…

By Nelson Ayivor A high-powered government delegation led by the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, and leadership of Parliament joined the Keta MP Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey to lay his late mother to rest on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The funeral of the late Presbyter, Henrietta Atsufui Avuglah, took place at Anlo-Afiadenyigba in the Volta Region amid the presence of ministers, traditional leaders, church members and other dignitaries. First Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor; 2nd Deputy Speaker, Andrew Asiamah Amoako; Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga; Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwame Dafeamekpor, and MPs from both sides of the House were present. Regional…

By Nelson Ayivor President John Dramani Mahama will on Monday March 2, serve as Special Guest of Honour at the official opening of the 2026 judicial year of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights in Arusha Tanzania. The solemn ceremony marks a historic milestone, as it is the first time a sitting President of the Republic of Ghana has been invited to formally address the African Union court. The event also coincides with the launch of activities marking the twentieth anniversary of the court, which was established to strengthen the protection of human and peoples’ rights across the…

By Nelson Ayivor Following escalating hostilities in the Middle East involving the United States, Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel advisory to Ghanaian nationals. In a press release dated February 28, 2026, the Ministry said it is closely monitoring developments in the region amid coordinated military strikes by the United States and Israel against targets within Iran, as well as reported retaliatory actions by Iran against Israeli and United States military assets. According to the statement, the situation has affected several countries, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab…

By Nelson Ayivor A cross-section of chiefs and indigenes of the Dzodze Traditional Area have reaffirmed their recognition of Torgbiga Dzoku V as the legitimate Paramount Chief, insisting that he remains the duly installed and gazetted occupant of the Dzodze stool, despite a purported revocation of his gazette by the Volta regional House of Chiefs. At a press briefing held in Dzodze on Sunday, February 22, 2026, elders drawn from various clans within the traditional area dismissed reports suggesting that his authority had been revoked or invalidated. They described such claims as “misleading and divisive,” urging the public to disregard…