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The Myth of Total Press Freedom in Ghana
Opinions 4 months ago;

The Myth of Total Press Freedom in Ghana

Ghana is often celebrated as a beacon of press freedom in Africa. Editors’ associations, media owners, journalism bodies, and institutions such as t...

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More Years in Office Won’t Save Ghana — Weak Institutions and Political Cowardice Will Still Destroy It.
Opinions 4 months ago;

More Years in Office Won’t Save Ghana — Weak Institutions and Political Cowardice Will Still Destroy It.

Now, I want to make this clarification that the Constitutional Review Committee didn't consider extending the existing two-term limit or suggest addin...

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US Airstrikes in Nigeria: A Welcome Relief or a Dangerous Precedent?
Opinions 4 months ago;

US Airstrikes in Nigeria: A Welcome Relief or a Dangerous Precedent?

The reported announcement by former U.S. President Donald Trump on Christmas Day regarding airstrikes on Islamic State (IS) targets in parts of Nigeri...

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Why the Military Is in Bawku: A Call for Calm, Neutrality, and the Protection of Innocent Lives
Opinions 4 months ago;

Why the Military Is in Bawku: A Call for Calm, Neutrality, and the Protection of Innocent Lives

The continued presence of the military in Bawku has once again stirred public debate, emotions, and speculation, particularly following recent mediati...

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Power Is Temporary; Institutions Are Permanent- Stop The Politics Of Renaming National Institutions
Opinions 4 months ago;

Power Is Temporary; Institutions Are Permanent- Stop The Politics Of Renaming National Institutions

The recurring saga of renaming and, in some cases, reversing the names of public institutions in Ghana raises serious questions about political motive...

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If the Parties Consented, What Makes the Bawku Mediation Unlawful?
Opinions 4 months ago;

If the Parties Consented, What Makes the Bawku Mediation Unlawful?

I am not a lawyer, and I do not lay claim to superior knowledge of constitutional interpretation. However, in a matter as sensitive and consequential ...

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