Author: johnmahama

Gen IK Acheampong was killed by firing squad on June 16, 1979 The author of the book, ‘General Acheampong; The Life and Times of Ghana’s Head of State,’ Prof Baffour Agyeman-Duah, tells a very compelling story of the life of the former head of state of Ghana. Although Acheampong died through execution, following the June 4, 1979, military uprising that brought Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings to power, having been found guilty of corruption, Agyeman-Duah shares a different account of things. Speaking in an old clip of an interview he had with Channel One TV, Agyeman-Duah, who is a co-founder…

Illegal timber logging activity has become the leading factor contributing immensely to the degradation of the forest reserves in the Western North Region. Chiefs in the area, especially Nana Ofori Ahenkan II, the chief of Sehwi Boinzan, have called on the government to take proactive efforts against the activity. The process of cutting down trees to harvest timber and pulp for commercial use has become one of the popular businesses in the Western North Region. Earlier, it was properly managed and controlled by the Forestry Commission through the timber contractor companies. However, in recent times, the timber logging activity has…

Ghana’s public service plays a crucial role for its 35 million citizens, but unfortunately, the economy has faced challenges due to payroll fraud, often termed “ghost identities.” The government has dedicated significant efforts to tackle this issue for many years. Despite these initiatives, it remains a concern across various sectors. However, recent audits and personnel censuses have shed light on the situation, revealing that payroll fraud costs around GHS100 million annually. With continued commitment and innovation, I believe we can effectively address this challenge and strengthen Ghana’s economy for a brighter future.Pay fraud is common in Ghana’s public sector because…

An installed Element15 system Access to clean drinking water remains one of the biggest challenges in Ghana, with water bodies increasingly contaminated due to industrial pollution, illegal mining (galamsey), and poor sanitation. The situation is so dire that the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) recently warned that the country could be forced to import water by 2030 if pollution levels continue to rise.Amidst this crisis, Element15, a forward-thinking company focused on water purification, has introduced the BAR system—a revolutionary water filtration solution designed to provide safe drinking water in communities facing severe water challenges.Ghana’s Water Crisis: A Growing Threat to…

Women of Ghana, International Women’s Day is our day. This year, it is being organised under the theme: “Accelerate Action.”We do not only recognise the profound contributions of women in every sphere of society but we also affirm our committment to breaking the barriers that have long hindered our full participation in the nation’s progress.Ghanaian women are the backbone of our families, communities, and economy, of course, whether in our markets, in the boardrooms, classrooms, farmlands, or beaches, women continue to drive innovation, nurture growth and shape the future of our country. Our contributions to business, governance, education, healthcare, and…

Have you wondered why the Supreme Court of Ghana has three statues in front of it, often referred to as the martyrs of the law?It all started in 1981 when the late former president, Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings successfully staged a bloodless coup d’état against Dr.Hilla Limann. On June 30, 1982, some three High Court judges were abducted from their homes and burnt to death at the Bundase Military Training Camp in Ghana. Jerry John Rawlings formed the Provisional National Defense Council (PNDC) after the coup to rule the country from December 1981 to January 1983. However, on June…

The Bono Region, one of the food baskets of the country, is gradually losing its natural resources, mainly fertile land, plantations and rivers to activities of illegal mining popularly known as “galamsey.” The fast spreading of galamsey activities in the region is threatening food production because tracts of land suitable for agriculture have been destroyed in search for gold. A visit to Nipanikrom, Surubokrom, Operator, near Bandaboase in the Banda District and Branam in the Wenchi Municipality, has exposed how the galamseyers have destroyed farmlands, water bodies and forest reserves with impunity. Havoc When galamsey is mentioned in the country,…

As the sacred month of Ramadan unfolds, it presents a profound opportunity to address one of Ghana’s most enduring and volatile conflicts—the Bawku chieftaincy crisis. This decades-long dispute between the Kusasis and Mamprusis has claimed thousands of lives, displaced entire communities, and resulted in economic devastation beyond measure. While successive governments have relied on security interventions to contain the violence, such measures have failed to address the deeper historical, political, and social grievances at the heart of the conflict. Ramadan, a period dedicated to reflection, forgiveness, and reconciliation, offers a unique and sacred moment to shift the trajectory of this…

Naba Tandegrewangrekugre Asobayire V, the Paramount Chief of the Kologo Traditional Area in the Upper East Region, has appealed to government for Senior High School (SHS).He said the need for SHS in the area was long overdue, considering the considerable number of Junior High School (JHS) graduates churned out yearly in the area without any SHS to absorb them.“The people of Kologo would be very grateful if the government is able to establish a Senior High School in Kologo to take care of the teeming numbers of qualified Junior High School graduates produced annually from the various schools,” he said.The…

NPP Member of Parliament for Walewale, Abdul Kabiru Tiah Mahama, has criticised the just-ended National Economic Dialogue. He says the discussions failed to produce any new or groundbreaking ideas to address Ghana’s economic challenges. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile, the MP argued that while the government promised to release further details from the event, there was nothing strikingly new in the discussions that took place. “Admittedly, they mentioned that the fine details will be presented to the President, and probably the good people of Ghana will get to read them. But like you said, you took the words right out of…