Author: Leo Nelson

By Nelson Ayivor President John Dramani Mahama has signed the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill into law, paving the way for the government to begin implementing one of its flagship economic policies aimed at boosting productivity, investment and job creation. Mahama assented to the bill in a brief ceremony ahead of the 13th Cabinet meeting, describing it as a long-awaited strategy for economic transformation. “This Bill, which Ghanaians have been waiting for, was one of our flagship strategies for economic transformation,” he said after signing. The president said the process took longer than expected as the government conducted due diligence to…

By Godson Bill Ocloo The recent terrorist attack in Burkina Faso that claimed the lives of Ghanaian tomato traders is more than a tragic incident, it is a stark warning. This attack signals a dangerous evolution in West Africa’s conflict landscape, where economic lifelines, civilian livelihoods, and cross-border trade corridors are increasingly under deliberate threat.Across the Sahel, violence is no longer confined to military or governmental targets. Markets, farms, and informal trade routes, the arteries of regional economies, have become prime targets for armed groups. This shift from conventional conflict to the civilianization of violence exposes ordinary people to unprecedented…

By Nelson Ayivor The National Democratic Congress has extended warm Ramadan wishes to Muslims in Ghana and across the world, calling for the holy month to inspire unity, compassion, and renewed national commitment to justice and inclusiveness. The message, issued by the party’s National Secretariat, acknowledges the spiritual significance of Ramadan and the enduring role of the Muslim community in Ghana’s democratic and socio-economic development. In its statement, the NDC described Ramadan as a sacred period marked by fasting, prayer, reflection, sacrifice, and deepened devotion to Allah. According to the party, the holy month goes beyond personal spirituality and offers…

By Nelson Ayivor The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, has revealed that while over 2,200 churches were unregistered in Greater Accra as of 2025, thousands more operate nationwide without formal registration. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the sector Minister, Ahmed Ibrahim announced plans to introduce a digital registry system aimed at streamlining registration and providing accurate data on churches across the country. “We will establish a formal collaboration with the Registrar General’s Department, the Office of the Attorney General, and the Ministry of Justice to assess records of churches registered as companies limited by…

By Godson Bill Ocloo The recent terrorist attack in Burkina Faso that claimed the lives of Ghanaian tomato traders is not merely another tragic incident in the Sahel’s protracted crisis. It is a strategic warning. It signals a dangerous evolution in the region’s conflict dynamics one in which economic lifelines and civilian livelihoods have become deliberate targets. Across the Sahel, violence is no longer confined to military installations or state symbols. Markets, farms, and trade corridors are increasingly under threat. According to the Global Terrorism Index 2024, the Sahel now accounts for nearly half of all terrorism-related deaths worldwide. Burkina…

By Bill Godson Ocloo The recent terrorist attack on Ghanaian tomato traders in Burkina Faso has once again exposed the fragile security architecture of the West African sub-region and the growing vulnerability of ordinary citizens caught in the crossfire of violent extremism. According to reports, the traders — largely from farming and trading communities in northern Ghana — were attacked while conducting routine cross-border business. Several were injured, goods were destroyed, and thousands of cedis worth of tomatoes meant for Ghanaian markets were lost. From National Security to Human Security Traditionally, security has been framed in terms of territorial defence…

By Nelson Ayivor A prominent traditional leader in the Volta Region, Torgbi Agbelorm-Agbotokor II, has paid glowing tribute to the late Maj. General Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka, but lamented what he described as a worrying culture among the Ewes — failing to honour their own heroes. Speaking in an interview with The New Republic, the Chief of Salo-Sokutsime, a chiefdom in the Anlo state, described General Kotoka as “a courageous son of the soil” whose contributions to Ghana’s political history cannot be erased, despite the controversies that surround his role in the country’s past. “History must be told in full,” Torgbi…

By Nelson Ayivor The Ghana Armed Forces has successfully evacuated three Ghanaian traders who survived a deadly terrorist attack in northern Burkina Faso, marking a critical step in the government’s humanitarian and security response to an incident that claimed eight Ghanaian lives. The evacuation, carried out by the Ghana Air Force on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, followed a directive from President John Dramani Mahama and reflects heightened efforts to protect Ghanaian citizens affected by rising insecurity in the sub region. Per a release issued by the Department of Pulic Relations at GAF General Headquarters, Burma Camp, the injured traders were…

By Nelson Ayivor The National Democratic Congress has formally terminated the membership of Umar Sanda after he declared his intention to contest as an independent candidate in the upcoming Ayawaso East Constituency by-election scheduled for March 3, 2026. The decision, communicated in an official letter dated February 17, 2026, underscores the party’s resolve to enforce internal discipline and uphold the authority of its constitution and collective decisions. “By virtue of your decision to break ranks with the Party and contest against the officially endorsed candidate of the NDC, you have, in accordance with the provisions of the Party’s Constitution, automatically…

By Nelson Ayivor The Government of Ghana has announced new travel guidelines for citizens moving within high-risk areas of the sub-region following a recent deadly terrorist attack in northern Burkina Faso that claimed the lives of eight Ghanaians. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the measures are aimed at strengthening consular protection and reducing exposure to violent extremism as insecurity escalates across parts of the Sahel. “The Government of Ghana wishes to advise Ghanaians who intend to embark on essential travels to areas of concern to first contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or our Embassies accredited to the territories…