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An assistant superintendent of prisons who handles public relations for Ghana’s Prisons Service has taken first place in a regional writing competition organised by the German philanthropic Merck Foundation. ASP Alfred Nii Arday Ankrah beat rivals from Nigeria and Sierra Leone, who came second and third respectively. The award was presented at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra by Ghana’s former first lady, Lordina Dramani Mahama, and the foundation’s CEO, Senator Dr Rasha Kelej. Also present were Gender Minister Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, presidential legal counsel Marietta Brew, and deputy education minister Clement Abass Apaak. Ankrah, who is also…

Freedom of speech is one of the most important rights guaranteed under the 1992 Constitution of Ghana. It allows individuals to express their views, share ideas, and participate in public debate without fear of censorship or state interference. This freedom is central to democracy because it supports accountability, transparency, and citizen engagement. However, although it is strongly protected, it is not unlimited. The Constitution clearly provides for this right under Article 21(1)(a), which guarantees all persons the freedom of speech and expression, including freedom of the press and other media. This means individuals, journalists, and media organizations are free to…

By Prince Ahenkorah Ghana is flying home nearly 300 citizens fleeing xenophobic violence in South Africa. The government has promised money, counselling, and job placements. But the fine print reveals more than compassion and raises questions about what happens after the cameras leave. South Africa’s latest outbreak of anti-foreigner attacks in Johannesburg, Pretoria, and KwaZulu-Natal has forced gov’t into a delicate balancing act. The scenes of harassment, including a Ghanaian national reportedly ordered to leave the country, triggered public outrage at home. Now the government of President John Dramani Mahama is responding with a chartered flight from OR Tambo International…

By Leo Nelson Pauline Anaman, a transactions lawyer and green transition strategist, has argued that the global effort to mitigate climate change is inextricably linked to the energy sector, which is responsible for approximately 76% of all greenhouse gas emissions. Solving the climate crisis, therefore, necessitates a fundamental energy transition a strategic move away from high-emitting, traditional energy sources toward cleaner, more sustainable alternatives that rely heavily on specialized technologies. “That is the move away from high-emitting energy sources. If we reduce the emissions in the energy sector, we can solve 70% of climate problems. But addressing energy emission issues…

By Leo Nelson Pauline Anaman, a prominent Transactions Lawyer and Green Transition Strategist, has highlighted a critical economic paradox arguing that Africa is forfeiting trillions in potential wealth by prioritizing raw mineral exports over integrated industrial value chains, a failure perpetuated by restrictive bilateral agreements. While the raw extraction of minerals yields a modest $11 billion, the strategic shift toward processing these resources into finished products, such as electric vehicles, could catapult this value to an estimated $1.7 trillion. “Africa is losing all of that through bilateral agreements. Since 2009, we’ve had the Africa Mining Vision, which has envisaged that…

By Leo Nelson The Mahama led administration remains committed to protecting freedom of expression, while also enforcing constitutional limits designed to safeguard public order and national stability, the  Attorney General and Minister of Justice has assured. His remarks come amid accusations from the opposition New Patriotic Party and the Minority in Parliament that the government is suppressing free speech following recent arrests of some opposition figures, including the Bono East Regional Chairman known as Abronye DC. Dr Ayine dismissed suggestions that the state is restricting democratic freedoms, arguing that such claims are exaggerated and do not reflect the constitutional framework governing…

By Phillip Antoh Used clothing dealers warn that shutting down the sector would wreck livelihoods and open the door to fast fashion. More than 2.5 million Ghanaians depend on the second-hand clothing trade known locally as ‘obroni wawu’ (dead white man’s clothes). The industry contributes an estimated $35 million annually in tax revenue to the state. Any attempt to ban it would be a direct threat to the economy. That is the blunt warning from Marvin Owusu, an executive member of the Ghana Used Clothing Dealers Association. Speaking at the Landfills to Landmarks 2026 conference in Accra, he argued that…

By Gifty Boateng A human rights court case exposes a quiet battle over presidential prerogative and prison service overreachNinety-eight days after President John Dramani Mahama granted amnesty to 987 prisoners, some of those freed men are still behind bars. Now they are suing. Felix Dzifa Abusa, an ex-military officer serving life, was among 51 lifers named in the 18 August amnesty. On 1 September, he and others packed their belongings to rejoin their families. Instead, they were summoned to the reception at Nsawam Medium Security Prison and told to pose for a photograph. Then came the news: they would serve…

…One Rescued, Midwife LinkedBy Phillip Antoh Arrests expose suspected network operating across Greater Accra and Central Region as investigators probe possible wider victim pool… Ghana’s Central East Regional Police Intelligence Directorate, working with DOVVSU in Kasoa, has dismantled a seven-member child trafficking syndicate. The group is suspected of stealing and selling children across Greater Accra, Central Region and beyond. Among those arrested is Lucinda Naomi Otchere, a midwife at Trust Mother and Child Hospital in Osu. Her alleged accomplices: Janet Larbie, Mary Dotse, Yvonne Twumasi, Sikena Umar, Grace Afriyie and Regina Agyeiwaa.A five-year-old girl has been rescued in Kasoa. Police…

as Ghana Raises Alert Level By Prince AhenkorahThe World Health Organization has classified the latest Ebola outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) a rare designation that triggers tighter surveillance and preparedness worldwide. Ghana’s Ministry of Health, in a statement signed by Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, said the decision reflects both the disease’s severity and the risk of cross-border spread. Ebola, a viral haemorrhagic fever with high fatality rates, transmits through direct contact with infected bodily fluids or contaminated surfaces. No confirmed cases have been reported in West Africa, let alone Ghana. Yet the Ministry is urging…