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The Western North Development Association (WENDA) was established in 2011 with the vision of advocating for the creation of the Western North Region. An idea that was abandoned for decades. The association tirelessly championed this cause until it gained public recognition and was embraced by the NPP, then in opposition. With the NPP’s endorsement, along with support from various groups, local leaders and stakeholders, the idea gained momentum. Ultimately, the Western North Region was created through a referendum, alongside five other new regions, bringing Ghana’s total regions to 16. It is important to note that without the pioneering efforts of…

The Alumni Association of the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) is gearing up for its highly anticipated “AUCB Alumni Meet & Greet 2025”, scheduled for Tuesday, July 1, at the university’s Adabraka campus.Ahead of the event, Alumni President David D. Olaga, Esq.—a respected broadcast journalist and Co-Managing Partner at the Law Office of Kwainoe—has called on all former students to unite and strengthen their shared legacy. “A united alumni is a powerful force,” Olaga said in a passionate pre-event statement.“It’s not just about nostalgia—it’s about leveraging our shared identity to open career doors, spark business collaborations, and strengthen…

Dr Benjamin Otchere-Ankrah is a government analyst A governance analyst and lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Benjamin Otchere-Ankrah, has urged Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang to recuse himself from the committee probing petitions for the removal of the suspended Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, if the allegations against him are true.Speaking on Peace FM’s Kokrokoo on Friday, June 27, 2025, Dr Otchere-Ankrah stated, “If the allegations made by Torkornoo against him are true, then he should recuse himself from the committee.” He emphasised that “where you stand determines what you see,” suggesting that if Justice Pwamang believes himself guilty…

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has admonished the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to restore the academic calendar for both the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) to its pre-COVID schedule. Speaking at the WAEC Distinction Awards ceremony today, Mr Iddrisu emphasised the importance of returning to the original timetable disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “I am using this platform to reiterate our strong desire to see the restoration of the academic calendar for both the BECE and WASSCE to its pre-COVID schedule,” he said.…

Accra, Ghana — In a historic moment for Ghana’s judiciary, Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo has been suspended from office after the Council of State established a prima facie case against her. President John Dramani Mahama, in strict accordance with the 1992 Constitution, has appointed a five-member committee to probe the petitions filed against the Chief Justice. President Mahama Has Not Breached the ConstitutionLegal experts and civil society organisations have unanimously affirmed that President Mahama has not faulted any provision of the Constitution. Every step taken has been anchored in due process, demonstrating fidelity to Ghana’s democratic framework. His…

Across Africa—and particularly in Ghana—the conversation around construction is often dominated by concerns about quality, safety, and timely delivery. These are vital pillars of any successful project. Yet, one equally important issue continues to be sidelined: the mental health and emotional well-being of the construction workforce. The demands of the construction industry are immense. Site engineers face daily pressure to deliver on deadlines. Labourers, often under the sun for long hours, deal with intense physical exhaustion. Project managers juggle expectations from stakeholders, often with limited resources. Together, these pressures exert a quiet but significant psychological toll on the very people…

A final-year student of Nkwanta Senior High School (NKWANSEC) has tragically lost his life amid fresh ethnic clashes between the Akyode and Challa communities in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region.The incident happened on the morning of Friday, June 27, 2025, when violence broke out between the two groups. Stray bullets from the confrontation struck the student as he was returning to his dormitory after completing a mock examination in preparation for the upcoming 2025 West African Examinations (WAEC).According to the Municipal Director of Education, Mr. Jonathan Korsina, the student died instantly. Although he confirmed the incident, he…

Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah is Manhyia South MP The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has criticised the ongoing process to remove Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, describing it as flawed and lacking fairness.Speaking at a press conference on Friday, June 27, 2025, he expressed concern over the committee’s decision not to provide the Chief Justice with a copy of the petition, arguing that it undermines the integrity of the process.“It is an unfortunate situation that the very head of our justice administration is having to go through this. She should have everything necessary to defend herself.…

Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu has announced plans to introduce the Ghana Scholarship Authority Bill to Parliament in the coming weeks, aiming to reform the current scholarship system and to improve the selection process. Speaking at the WAEC Distinction Awards on Thursday, June 26, the Minister said, “I will be introducing in Parliament within the next few weeks, the Ghana Scholarship Authority Bill on behalf of the President as he pledged to the Ghanaian people to deal with nepotism, cronism that was associated with the award of scholarships.” The proposed legislation will formalise a new merit-based scholarship system, including a…

President Mahama promised to reset Ghana during the last general election which he won by a landslide. During the campaign not much was divulged about the resetting agenda and many Ghanaians didn’t really know what the resetting was all about. However, from recent incidents and like a jig-saw puzzle, when the current pieces of incidents are put together, some form of a picture emerges to suggest that the agenda for the resetting simply means, vengeance and vindictiveness. The indications are that certain individuals have been targeted for the “special treat” and the importance of the economic situation does not seem…