Author: johnmahama

Amos AkotoThe world rarely rewards potential—it rewards execution. Some people wait for doors to open. Others? They build their own, walk through, and lock it behind them. Amos Adu Akoto is the latter. A man who sees industries not as they are but as they could be—and then reshapes them accordingly.From managing one of Ghana’s largest private pension fund investments to driving America’s manufacturing resurgence, Amos has positioned himself at the nexus of deep technology, finance, and industrial transformation. His work doesn’t just matter—it is essential. The Mastermind: From Finance to Industrial PowerhouseGhana, a land rich in resources, has often…

A dead male body has been discovered floating on the Volta River at Atimpoku in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region.David Brown, the Asuogyaman District NADMO Director told the Ghana News Agency in an interview that an immigration officer on duty at the Adomi bridge noticed the decomposing body floating on the river and alerted authorities.He said the body was recovered from the lake after a coordinated effort comprising the District Police Commander, Environmental Health Officers, NADMO, and local divers.He said most of the time, when they discover such situations, they ask for a coroner’s form from the Senchi…

The Agbognomefia of the Asogli State, Togbe Afrde XIV has expressed optimism that the first phase of the Aviation Academy project, which comprises the Pilot Training School, would be completed by the end of 2025. He indicated that they are working on the necessary international documentation, authorization, and blueprint of the infrastructure among others to meet this schedule. Togbe Afede XIV said this when a team of stakeholders visited the Ho Airport for a feasibility study on the possible location of the Aviation Academy. “In about eight months, or by the end of the year, we want to see the…

Introduction: Ghana, a coastal nation with a coastline stretching over 500 kilometers along the Gulf of Guinea, is increasingly confronted with the multifaceted impacts of climate change, particularly coastal erosion, rising sea levels, and the degradation of natural habitats. These threats endanger the country’s biodiversity, disrupt local livelihoods, and hinder economic activities, especially in communities dependent on agriculture, fisheries, and tourism. The vulnerability of Ghana’s coastlines has been documented by various studies and reports, with rising sea levels and increasing storm intensity being a significant concern for the region. According to the Ghana Coastal Wetlands Management Project, areas like the…

Alexanda Afenyo-Markin, Minority Leader and Ranking Member on Appointments Committee of Parliament Senior Governance Advisor at the African Parliamentary Network (APNAC), Prof. David Abdulai, has criticized the conduct of the Minority Leader and Ranking Member of the Appointments Committee of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, during the vetting process.According to Prof. Abdulai, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), which Afenyo-Markin leads in Parliament, should be concerned about his behavior and ensure that he asks only relevant questions to assess the competence and suitability of ministerial nominees.This comment follows tensions that arose when Afenyo-Markin requested that Dr. Srem-Sai, the Deputy Attorney General and Minister-designate…

The constituency executive committee of the National Democratic Congress in the Upper Manya Krobo District led by Chairman Alhaji Moro Yakubu has distanced itself from a press conference seeking to force President Mahama to nominate the MP for the area as a Minister. The executives also condemned the party activists who are falsely parading themselves as branch youth executives of the party for a organising press conference at the constituency office in support of Emmanuel Kwesi Lawer as their preferred choice for the position of District Chief Executive without prior approval from the party hierarchy. Speaking to the media, the…

The Works, Housing and Water Resources Minister, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei (middle) with the DPE2025 delegation Organisers of the Diaspora Property Expo 2025 (DPE2025) scheduled for Philadelphia, United States from March 21 to March 23, have met with the Minister of Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, at his office in Accra to discuss the upcoming event. DPE2025 aims mainly at facilitating property acquisition back home for Ghanaians in North America. The expo is being organised by the Diaspora Property Investment Ltd, Made in Ghana Consulting Ltd, Ghana Real Estate Developers Association (GREDA), World Trade Centre of Philadelphia, Nkunim Diaspora City…

Many Ghanaians at home and abroad believe it is time to revisit the 1992 Constitution. This sentiment is powerful among diaspora members with political aspirations eager to see restrictions lifted on dual citizens serving in political positions. Such a change could significantly enrich our democracy!What perplexes me is that the government, in its attempts to boost its image in sports, especially soccer, actively encourages Ghanaians living abroad—those with Ghanaian origins—to switch allegiances and play for the national team. However, it is considered taboo for a Ghanaian to hold citizenship in another nation and run for political office in Ghana.Reasons that…

A heated clash erupted in Parliament’s Appointments Committee as the Minority accused Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin of making derogatory remarks against the Committee’s Chairman, Bernard Ahiafor. The controversy unfolded during the vetting of Deputy Attorney General and Justice Minister-designate, Justice Srem-Sai, when Afenyo-Markin asked the nominee to perform a traditional dance—a request that Ahiafor swiftly opposed. Feeling slighted, Mr Afenyo-Markin branded the Chairman’s decision as ‘whimsical’ and claimed he had been ‘rudely interrupted’, fueling claims of unfair treatment toward the Majority. Tensions escalated, leading to a 10-minute suspension of proceedings. Upon return, the Minority rejected Srem-Sai’s nomination outright. At a…

– Source:At least 15 million South Africans suffer from food insecurity. That means they don’t have enough nutritious food to live healthy lives. This is due to a combination of factors, including unemployment, poverty, inequality and food system failures. More than 1,000 children die from malnutrition each year. This compares unfavourably with 350 child deaths from malnutrition in Brazil, which has more than three times South Africa’s population, and 269 child deaths in Colombia, which has about the same per capita income as South Africa. A robust indicator of chronic hunger is child stunting. Stunting in South Africa has flatlined…