Thirty (30) years ago the National Democratic Congress (NDC) was birthed with the objective of delivering Unity, Stability and Development to all Ghanaians. Through the leadership of Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings (Rtd.), supported by his formidable team, the NDC emerged out of the PNDC as the vanguard leading the […]
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Ex-Gratia Bruhaha-Kwaku Azar’s Turn
As commendable and significant as the unprecedented voluntary return of the ₵365,000 ex gratia is, it is fair to say Togbe Afede XIV did not return it because he needs our commendation. Rather, he returned it to draw our attention, prick our conscience, and push us to insist on the […]
Sankofa:Keta Sea Defense Project: A Good Project, But Bad Investment?
Keta is a low-lying coastal town along the Gulf of Guinea. It used to be one of the biggest commercial centers between the city of Accra, in the Gold Coast, and Lagos in Nigeria. It attracted businesses in between these two cities and beyond. But due to its low-lying nature […]
I now accept dried maize or beans as payment – Sex worker reveals.
It has emerged that some sex workers at a place called Dema Growth Point in Zimbabwe now accept buckets of maize and cups of beans as payment for their services. According to her, the hardship in the country has affected their business so badly that they no longer insist on charging high […]
The Second Thought Of Article 71. Of Ghana’s Constitution.
Constitution is a body of fundament principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed. The article 12, clause 2 talks about equality before the law. It says “ Every person in Ghana, whatever his race, place of origin, political opinion, colour, […]
Who treats you fairly , girls or boys ?
Source:Sankofaonline.comEvery love story is distinctive and may be wonderful or ugly depending upon many factors. Indeed, good relationship seek to avoid issues that may not promote its sustenance. Many people involved in relationships would try as much as possible to avoid the pitfalls that may derail their journey of lifelong […]
Politics Unusual: Social Media And The End Of The Politics Of Deceit In Ghana
Since the dawn of independence, the Fourth Estate has been vibrant in Ghanaian politics. The role of the media in our politics was vividly exemplified by the contestation between such opposition media as the Ashanti Pioneer and that of the ruling party—The Evening Standard—during the immediate post-independence era. Since this […]
Fix Our Sick Markets And Abattoirs
Environmental sanitation remains an obstinate problem in Ghana with serious public health consequences despite measures taken by leaders and various stakeholders in the country to fix the problem. The widespread poor sanitation turns out to be of greater concern when associated with sensitive places like our markets and abattoirs where our foods and […]