By Alex Ababio It is widely heard view that Ghana which is mostly praised for its stability in a turbulent region, has been a safe haven for refugees fleeing conflict and persecution from neighboring countries. Their struggles are sometimes thrown into light by the headlines, albeit occasionally, it’s the unspoken stories that reveal the remarkable resilience, courage, and contributions of these displaced individuals in their adopted homeland. Known as the “Gateway to West Africa,” Ghana has a rich history of welcoming refugees with open arms. Ghana has provided shelter and refuge to countless individuals from Liberians escaping the horrors of…
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News Commentary by Alex Ababio, Executive Director of African Liberators Economic Institute (ALEI) The Recent May Day celebration has brought to the forefront the pressing issues of workers’ salaries, conditions of service, and productivity in our nation. The public sector workers, in their passionate display of placards, have rightfully drawn the government’s attention to the welfare concerns that significantly impact their lives. It is essential that we acknowledge and address these issues for the betterment of our workforce and the nation as a whole. Under the theme “Protecting Incomes and Pensions in an Era of Economic Crisis; Our Responsibility,”…
The rectangular-shaped parcels were discovered inside sacks labeled with the inscription “70.” Superintendent Courage Amegbe, Commander of the Operation Calm Life Patrol Team in the Nyive Sector, addressed the press, revealing that the team intercepted the contraband around 10:30 PM on Friday, May 5th, while conducting night duties along an unauthorized route. According to Superintendent Amegbe, the officers stumbled upon the sacks in the bushes when they reached Cave, an unauthorized route along the Shia and Nyive border. Superintendent Amegbe explained that the 12 sacks containing the illicit substance were subsequently transported to the primary border post in Nyive.…
The National Coalition for Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values has expressed its support for seven Members of Parliament from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the upcoming parliamentary primaries of the opposition party. The campaigners against homosexuality assert that the delegates in these seven constituencies have a national responsibility to re-elect the MPs who are sponsoring the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2021. A press statement released in Accra yesterday and signed by Moses Foh-Amoaning, the Executive Secretary of the Coalition, emphasized that it is crucial for delegates to retain these MPs to enable…
The event commenced with a military band playing the national anthem as the King and Queen Consort departed from Buckingham Palace, sparking thunderous cheers from the crowds. Inside the abbey, Charles was officially declared as the “undoubted King” in the initial phase of the ceremony. The congregation was then called upon to demonstrate their homage and service by exclaiming “God Save the King.” The Coronation, centered around the theme of service, commenced at 11:00 BST and was expected to last approximately two hours. The theme of service resonated throughout the oaths and prayers uttered by King Charles and in the…
A lawsuit has been filed against the Speaker of Parliament and the Attorney General by a concerned private citizen named Paul Boama Sefa. The allegations revolve around the supposed violation of specific sections of Ghana’s constitution in relation to the handling of the Human Rights and Family Values Bill, 2021, by the legislative body. The plaintiff argues that despite the bill having financial implications for the consolidated fund, it was not accompanied by a fiscal impact analysis document when presented to parliament. The Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee of Parliament has already recommended the bill’s passage into law.…
Oliver Mawusi Barker-Vormawor, the Convenor of the #FixTheCountry movement, has extended an offer to represent former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng, in the ongoing defamation suit brought against him by Gabby Asare-Otchere Darko, a prominent member of the New Patriotic Party. Barker-Vormawor, who is also a private legal practitioner, has pledged to provide his legal services free of charge as a gesture of appreciation for Professor Frimpong Boateng’s instrumental role in the establishment of Ghana’s only Cardiothoracic Centre, which saved Barker-Vormawor’s brother’s life when he was just six months old. In a Facebook post,…
Alex Ababio, the Executive Director of The African Liberators Economic Institute (ALEI), is urging President Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo of Ghana to establish an independent and bipartisan commission to investigate the allegations made in Professor Frimpong Boateng’s report on the New Patriotic Party NPP, government’s involvement in illegal mining activities. Ababio emphasized the need for immediate action by the President and anti-corruption institutions based on the report’s findings. In a press release, Ababio who doubles as editor for Ghanaian Watch expressed concern about the leaked report authored by Professor Frimpong-Boateng, the former Chairman of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining…
In a bid to revive the economy due to a drying up of private sector funding, Ghana has appealed to the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for concessionary loans. These loans are given on terms that are more favorable than those available in the marketplace, such as a lower interest rate or deferred repayments. President Akufo-Addo made the appeal during a meeting with the Director General of the World Trade Organization. He stated that the state of Ghana’s economy makes it difficult to borrow from the capital market, and pleaded with the Bretton Woods institutions to act…
By Alex Ababio Dr. Arthur Kennedy, a political activist, expressed his doubts about the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) being able to conduct proper investigations into illegal mining. He believes that the CID is too closely connected to the government, making it impossible to obtain reliable and comprehensive results on the issue. He spoke to JoyNews which was monitored by Ghanaian Watch Online. Dr Kennedy suggested that a parliamentary hearing should be convened to determine how to legalize small-scale mining while ensuring that it is environmentally friendly and beneficial to the country. He is concerned about the growing problem of…