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22 May

Chairman Wontumi: A Story of Leadership and Triumph

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The Electoral Commission of Ghana has reported significant progress in the ongoing voter registration exercise, with a total of 143,014 individuals registered nationwide. The 21 day registration exercise, which began on Tuesday, May 7, primarily aimed at first-time voters and individuals seeking to obtain a voter card is scheduled to conclude on May 27, 2024. In the heart of Ghana's Ashanti region, a remarkable feat has been achieved. The ongoing voter registration exercise has seen a staggering 25,558 new registrants, with the region taking the lead nationwide. This monumental success is thanks to the tireless efforts of Chairman Wontumi, a…

20 May

Formalizing & Recognizing The Role Of The Church As True Developmental Partners

wontumionlineArticlesAlfred Ababio Kumi

In the complex sphere of national development and social welfare, the substantial role of religious organizations, particularly churches, tends to be underestimated. However, a thorough exploration of both global and local development efforts reveals that formally integrating churches as developmental partners is not merely beneficial—it's indispensable for sustainable progress. The Global Impact of Churches Globally, churches have historically embraced responsibilities that extend far beyond their spiritual duties. For instance, in the United States, churches are vital in delivering social services, supported by governmental policies through tax exemptions and grants. This arrangement recognizes their crucial role in bridging significant gaps left…

25 Mar

The New FORCE: A New Force Or An Old Shallowness

wontumionlineArticlesNana Kwame Bediako, Redeemer Buatsi

Nana Kwame Bediako (aka Freedom Jacob Ceasar or Cheddar) recently announced that he wants to extend the sea from the coast of Ghana to the Ashanti region. He said this as part of his political tour of the Ashanti region, where he wants to listen to Ghanaians ahead of this year’s (2024) elections. While the promise to extend the sea from the coast of Ghana to the landlocked region of the Ashanti Region is ambitious, the real question is the feasibility of such a venture in the face of other alternatives and Ghana’s current economic woes. Before addressing feasibility and…

06 Mar

CELEBRATING VERANDAH BOYS IN GOVERNANCE- A Piece By Prof Kwesi Yankah

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I have been a silent student of ‘language in governance’ for a while now, beginning from the revolutionary period when Rawlings’ PNDC formed a blend of elites and grassroots in a Consultative Assembly to draft the 1992 constitution. The proposed constitution framers included non-literates, butchers, market-women, lawyers, dress makers, farmers. In 1991, I was inspired to do an essay for my media column entitled, ‘Butchers and the Constitution.’ I interviewed ‘fitters,’ butchers, etc. on their new assignment, and tracked their participation at the consultative forum. My interest in semi-literates in governance peaked in the mid 2000s, when as my contribution…

17 Feb

Nana Akomea Asks: “Is Bawumia The Disgrace To The North?”

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I have seen a video of Mr Fifi Kwetey, shouting to an audience in the Northern Ghana, that Dr Bawumia was a disgrace to the North, and warned voters in the North not to vote for Dr Bawumia on account of his "disgraceful " behaviour. Dr Bawumia's behaviour that caused Mr Fifi Kwetey to warn voters in the North against him, is not clear, but l remember another lament about "disgraceful" behaviour against another politician from the North. This particular lamentation came from another NDC politician, Mr Martin Amidu. Mr Amidu, unlike Mr Fifi Kwetey, is actually a politician from…

02 Feb

Kwadwo N. Poku Writes: Strong Leadership And Innovative Ideas At NPA Are Set To Lower The Cost Of LPG And Enable CRM

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Following the gas explosion at Atomic Junction in 2017, the government made the implementation of the LPG Cylinder Recirculation Model (CRM) a top priority. A key challenge has been finding ways to implement this capital-intensive policy while ensuring that LPG remains affordable for the average household. Under the CRM, customers are no longer required to purchase gas cylinders, as they do not own them. Instead, cylinders of various sizes are already filled with LPG, and customers exchange their empty cylinders for filled ones. Led by Dr. Mustapha Hamid, the NPA management has introduced an international tender for LPG importation. This…

18 Jan

Mahama Keeps Justifying Why Ghanaians Shouldn’t Vote For Him- PK Sarpong

wontumionlineArticlesJohn Mahama, PK Sarpong

Dear John Mahama! You never disappoint! You keep on justifying why Ghanaians should never make the mistake of voting for you as the next president. When you were at helm of affairs, you made a mess of the economy. The poverty of thinking to generate ideas for the betterment of the masses was so glaring that you ended up being voted out with about a million votes margin. The economy was plunged into an abyss never experienced before in our history. Your dumsor legacy still gives us jitters whenever you speak today. Unemployment was at its apogee when you were…

19 Dec

2024 Election, The Decision For Ghana’s Future!

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Every country at a point in their history had their Lee Kuan Yew, Karl Max, Sun Yat-Sen, to mention a few. These people changed the philosophy and set their countries on the path of prosperity. Today, there are monuments to their name. Election 2024 is a choice between H.E John Mahama (JM) and H.E Dr. Bawumia (DMB). Who among these two will transform philosophy and set the country on a path of prosperity?? The Analog Man JM or the Digital Man DMB? We all agree the world is changing and Ghana needs to leapfrog to catch up. A lot of…

02 Nov

The Poisoned Pen Of Manasseh Azure Awuni: Unmasking The Wicked Chronicles Of Malice And Deception!

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The Poisoned Pen of Manasseh Azure Awuni: Unmasking the Wicked Chronicles of Malice and Deception! By Mashood Bawa In the realm of journalism, the principles of integrity, truth, and ethical reporting are the foundation upon which this esteemed profession is built. However, regrettably, there are individuals like Manasseh Azure Awuni, who do not wield their pens as instruments of enlightenment but rather as tools of deceit and malice. In a recent article that was filled with misinformation and ill intentions, Manasseh unashamedly aimed his words at Zoomlion Ghana Limited attempting to tarnish their impeccable reputation impliedly. For over a decade,…

25 Oct

Vice President Bawumia And Ya-Naa Cut Sod For $150 Million SOCO Projects In Northern And Oti Regions

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The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has signaled the beginning of construction works on all the 582 projects under the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion (SOCO) with a symbolic sod cutting at a short but colourful ceremony at the palace of the Overlord of Dagbon, His Majesty Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II. The SOCO Projects, which are being executed in 48 beneficiary Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in six regions, predominantly in the northern part of Ghana, is an important and timely intervention aimed at addressing some key emerging and recurring challenges in the northern part of…