Category: OPINION
Revocation of L.I. on mining in forest reserves: What is the role of Parliament?
Introduction
Following the President’s instruction for the commencement of processes to revoke the legislative instrument, Environmental Protection ( [...]
Why the Supreme Court is delaying its ruling on the Family Values Bill
Background
The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill proposes harsher penalties for same-sex activities, increasing the maximum sentence from th [...]
Dr Opoku Onyinah writes: Prophets and Election prophecy
The National Peace Council of Ghana recently organised a forum in Accra for prophets, aimed at helping them in handling their prophetic messages respo [...]
Richmond Adu-Poku writes: Bessa Simons must harness Obuor’s legacy for a better MUSIGA
The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), established in 1975, set out with a noble mission: to promote and protect the interests of musicians across t [...]
Illegal Mining: We live now or die tomorrow
Introduction
"A nation that does not have responsible leadership to manage its natural resources wisely will destroy future generations."
Ghana [...]
Prof Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua: State of Emergency as Panacea to Galam-State
Introduction
“Galamsey” (illegal prospecting and mining of gold) has been with us for generations, but it has grown through different stages and ha [...]
Anis Haffar writes: The persistent terrorism of galamsey
• And other associated health hazards
This is the season—the much-awaited political season. The tirades before the storm proper are in full swing. [...]
Kwesi Yankah writes: Election year galamsey
‘Hear no evil, see no evil in an election year’ has been a quiet maxim outside our constitution. It simply means evildoers who are wise, should know t [...]
Marriage breakdowns: Ugly effects, implications call for meaningful divorce laws
Churches continue to announce bans on marriage in their congregations. Week after week, Muslim marriages are being celebrated. They are all encouragin [...]
The current state of Ghana
As a concerned citizen of Ghana, I am deeply troubled by the current state of our nation. Despite gaining independence in 1957, Ghana has yet to achie [...]