Author: THE NEW REPUBLIC

By Lawrence Odoom The National Council of Zongo Chiefs on June 11, undertook a high-profile courtesy call on His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama to formally extend felicitations on his recent electoral triumph. Receiving the venerable delegation at the Jubilee House on the President’s behalf, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah stood in for President Mahama, who was detailed by pressing matters of state. The audience underscored the NDC administration’s reverence for traditional authority and its commitment to inclusive governance. The delegation was accorded a warm reception by Alhaji Babalami Abu Sadat, Presidential Coordinator for Inner City and Zongo Development. In…

By Lawrence Odoom The Current Central Regional Deputy Organizer and aspiring Central Regional Organizer, Cde Joseph Mensah Abakah, popularly known as @Commander 1, has admonished NDC leadership to ensure seamless and transparent branch elections, describing them as the bedrock of the party’s electoral resurgence. According to him, the integrity of the upcoming internal polls will directly shape the party’s capacity to secure victory in 2028. “The branch elections will determine the exhilaration of victory the party is yearning to achieve in the 2028 elections,” he stated, adding that “electing the right leaders with unblemish electoral fairness it will go along…

By Lawrence Odoom In an era where transactional politics and parochial loyalties have corroded public trust, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah emerges as the very archetype of statesmanship Ghana urgently requires. He is not merely a political operative; he is a visionary architect whose gaze transcends the myopia of electoral cycles.Mr. Debrah conceives governance not as a sprint to the next ballot, but as a covenant with posterity, a deliberate blueprint for the Ghana we bequeath to generations unborn. Julius Debrah’s conviction in the youth is not rhetorical flourish. It is institutionalized, tangible, and deliberate. Where others deliver platitudes, Debrah…

Author: Nelson Ayivor Ambition is a powerful force. It stirs within us the desire to achieve, to improve, and to reach beyond the boundaries of our present circumstances. It is the spark that inspires a student to study harder, an entrepreneur to build a business, and an athlete to push beyond physical limits. Without ambition, many of humanity’s greatest achievements would never have been realized. Yet ambition, like fire, can either illuminate our path or consume us if left unchecked. The lure of ambition often begins innocently. We set goals, dream of a better future, and work diligently to make…

Author: Nelson Ayivor Life is often described as a journey, but journeys are rarely smooth. They are marked by winding roads, unexpected detours, steep climbs, and moments when exhaustion threatens to overwhelm us. Yet there is a phrase that has encouraged countless weary travelers through the ages: “Over the next hill we’ll be home.”It is a simple statement, but within it lies the power of hope. Every person carries a dream, a burden, or a battle that others may not see. Some are climbing the hill of financial hardship, wondering how they will provide for their families. Others are navigating…

Author: Tawiah Davies Every rainy season, Accra faithfully hosts one of its most-anticipated national events: The Great Aquatic Exhibition of Greater Accra. Unlike festivals such as Homowo, there is no planning committee, no sponsorship, and no advertising. All it takes is a few hours of rain, clogged drains, buildings planted firmly in waterways, and the collective national decision to postpone common sense for yet another year. The preparations begin long before the first cloud appears. A waterway is identified. Surveyors know it. Metropolitan Assemblies know it. Traditional authorities know it. Residents know it. The water itself certainly knows it. Yet,…

By Lawrence Odoom The President John Mahama administration, through the Ministry of Finance, has sanctioned the disbursement of GH₵76,466,919.20 to bolster the Senior National Team, the Black Stars, as they prosecute Ghana’s campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The strategic financial intervention has been partitioned into two critical disbursements aimed at guaranteeing optimal preparation and competitive readiness on the global stage. The government has released GHS 58,929,500.00, equivalent to US $5,000,000.00, as an advance to underwrite the team’s preparatory activities and to defray costs associated with participation in the group stages.…

By Lawrence Odoom Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Gas Company Limited, Judith Adjobah Blay, has projected Ghana’s burgeoning investment appeal in the natural gas sector to a global audience of investors and industry leaders at the ongoing Global Energy Show in Calgary, Canada. Addressing one of the world’s foremost energy conclaves, Ms. Blay spotlighted Ghana Gas’ instrumental role in fortifying the nation’s energy security, catalyzing economic expansion, and advancing regional energy integration. She unveiled strategic initiatives and lucrative investment prospects that firmly position Ghana as an ascendant energy nexus in West Africa and across the continent. Ms. Blay noted…

By Lawrence Odoom Aspiring Central Regional Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, Ing. Williams Asase, has reiterated an urgent call for the party to invest deliberately in the growth, welfare, and dignity of its grassroots base and aged stalwarts who remain the backbone of its electoral victories since the formation of the NDC. According to him, the NDC must not relegate to the periphery those tireless foot soldiers whose resilience and sacrifice propelled the party to power. He warned that continued neglect erodes the very foundation of the party’s strength. “The grassroots will deploy every human effort imaginable to…

By Lawrence Odoom The Student Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) has announced that disbursements for the second semester of the 2025/2026 academic year will commence before the end of this week, following the successful settlement of all first-semester obligations. The Fund confirmed it has secured adequate government funding to sustain operations and expand access for tertiary students nationwide. Addressing the media on Thursday, June 11, Chief Executive Officer Dr. Saajida Shiraz explained that while progress under the No Academic Fee Stress Policy has been substantial, a number of students are yet to receive reimbursements due to lingering validation challenges. “Since the…