Dwaso Nsem

Leader and Founder of the United Party (UP+), Alan Kyerematen, has alleged that “mafia tactics” were used against him during the 2024 elections. He has blamed Ghana’s challenges on the two dominant political parties, the NPP and NDC. He says he is determined to break what he describes as the political duopoly and believes God will give him the strength to achieve his vision.

Kwadwo Nsafoah Poku raises concerns over government’s reliance on Treasury bills, claiming the NDC government has borrowed GH¢160 billion through the instrument in 2026 alone.

Abena Pokua says Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and the NDC owe pastors and Ghanaians an apology over what she describes as misleading claims about the National Cathedral project. What do you make of her call for an apology?

Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Nana Asafo Adjei Ayeh, is demanding clarity on the figures surrounding Ghana’s evacuation from South Africa and reparations owed

Ghana’s frequent curriculum and textbook changes are making it harder for families to reuse books from one child to another. This episode explores the financial burden on parents, what happens to old textbooks, and whether greater curriculum stability could make education more affordable. Should textbooks really have an expiry date?

Former NAGRAT President Angel Carbonu is calling for a more inclusive approach to the recent SHS placement challenge, arguing that the 55,000 students who were unable to secure placement should be given remedial opportunities to improve their performance while continuing their education. He also questions the standards guiding Ghana’s education system

Former Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum says the school placement system under the NPP was fully computerized, with no manual process involved. His comments come as the current placement process introduces a different approach for some BECE candidates, including self-placement for those who failed either English or Mathematics. What has changed in the placement system, and which approach best serves students and parents?

Before we decide that 55,000 students are not ready for SHS, shouldn’t we first ask whether every child has had the same quality of education and learning opportunities across Ghana? With thousands of BECE candidates left out of SHS placement after failing either English Language or Mathematics, concerns are growing over whether the decision takes into account the different educational realities across the country.

Janet Nabla has questioned the reported GH¢19 billion profit by State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), describing the figure as “cooked,” “fake” and a “scam.” She has also criticised Paul Baffoe Bonnie over his comments on the issue, saying he has lowered his standards by speaking on the matter

Police have arrested five people suspected of involvement in the burning of classrooms and dormitories at Okuapeman Senior High School and Mount Sinai Senior High School. Akuapem North MP, Sammi Awuku, says the incidents must be treated as criminal acts and dealt with accordingly

Omanhene Kwabena Asante is appealing to President John Dramani Mahama to address growing safety concerns at marketplaces, as Dwaso Nsem goes live at the Madina Bohye Market

Tanker drivers are appealing to the government to urgently fix deplorable roads, saying the poor road conditions continue to put their lives at risk and contribute to deadly accidents

Kamaldeen Abdulai has criticised the government over the worsening galamsey situation and what he describes as the lack of job opportunities for Ghana’s youth despite promises made by President John Dramani Mahama

Fraud can happen when we least expect it. The Ghana Association of Banks Anti-Fraud Campaign is raising awareness, encouraging vigilance and empowering the public to spot fraudulent schemes before they cause harm. Stay alert, ask questions and help protect the trust we place in our institutions and one another

Secretary of Krobo Community Youth Connect, Gyan Isaac Kantinka, has criticized Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh’s decision to close down the Techiman Krobo Nursing and Midwifery Training College, describing it as impulsive. He argues that the principal could have stepped aside to allow the school to continue operating instead of shutting down the institution

Deputy Minister for the Interior, Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, says drivers who use sirens without the required permit will face sanctions, including removal of the siren, a fine and suspension of their driving licence, regardless of their status

Beatrice Sowah, Queenmother of Fruit Sellers at Bohyeba Market, alleges that some fishmongers and market women are using chemicals meant to preserve dead bodies to revive rotten fish for sale

Father of a student of Obuasi SecTech, Joh Kweku Bobna, says his daughter has been left traumatised following an alleged rape involving the school’s headmaster. He shares the family’s concerns and the impact the incident has had on his daughter

Deputy Minister for Trade Sampson Ahi has dismissed claims linking GoldBod to losses incurred by the Bank of Ghana, accusing the Minority of pushing a misleading narrative. He insists the IMF report did not state that GoldBod caused a loss to the central bank

Convener of the Coalition of Unemployed Graduates with Disabilities, Gilbert Boateng Agyare, says the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service admitted that none of the 7,000 people recruited were persons with disabilities, raising concerns over inclusivity in the recruitment process

Hopeson Adorye weighs in on the impact of GoldBod on Ghana’s economy, highlighting its potential to transform the country’s gold sector and drive economic growth

Acting NPP National Chairman Dankwah Smith Buttey has responded to concerns over Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s perceived absence, saying people may be looking for him in the wrong places

A strong political allegation has been levelled against President John Mahama, his family and members of his administration. Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah weighs in on the controversies and raises questions about accountability within government

Ghana's senior women's national team, the Black Queens, have demanded the payment of outstanding bonuses and per diems while accusing the government of neglect and inadequate professional support during their campaign at the ongoing Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco

Lawyer Samson Lardy Anyenini argues that judges deserve vacation and proper rest, given the demanding nature of their work. He also weighs in on the legal vacation debate, suggesting that political interference can undermine important institutions

From the five-year presidential term and elected DCEs to the proposed abolition of the death penalty and changes to the size of government, the Attorney-General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has presented government’s position on the Constitutional Review Committee’s recommendations. What do these proposed changes mean for Ghana and its democracy? Let’s unpack them

Executive Director of IFEST, Peter Anti Partey, has urged the National Council of Private Schools to seek concrete data on BECE results from private schools before making claims that WAEC is deliberately failing candidates. He cautions against making allegations that could undermine public confidence in WAEC without sufficient evidence

Deputy Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party, Jennifer Queen, has reacted to comments by Nana Yaa Jantuah, suggesting that she is being strategic in shifting attention away from the NPP’s ‘Democracy Under Attack’ demonstration. She argues that Nana Yaa Jantuah’s approach is a calculated move to redirect public discussion

Fuseini Donkor clarifies that the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the delegate system will only affect presidential and parliamentary elections, not the NDC’s polling station-to-national election structure.

GPRTU’s Samuel Amoah says drivers and passengers should not be overly excited about the fuel subsidy and suspension of transport fare increases, as more reductions in fuel prices are needed. He also highlights a new LI aimed at ensuring commercial drivers join transport unions and comply with approved fares

Bono Regional Minister has sat aloof for galamsey to go on and destroy water bodies in Atronie — Ebuasua Panyin Omono Asamoah

Chairman of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Bernard Owusu, has opposed the privatization of VALCO, arguing that the move could limit Ghana’s share of revenue. He maintains that state-owned institutions can be successfully managed by Ghanaians if they are free from political interference.

Lawyer for Sedina Tamakloe, Enoch Deegbe, maintains that the prosecution failed to prove the allegations brought against his client. According to him, the evidence presented in court did not substantiate the claims made by the prosecution

NDC Director of Elections, Mahadi Jibril, says the party is pleased with the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the delegate system. He, however, noted that the party is yet to decide on how the ruling will be implemented in its upcoming elections

Sam Pyne insists that Ghana's Constitution leaves no room for confusion regarding presidential term limits. He argues that the provisions are clear and should be interpreted and applied as written, without political controversy or differing interpretations

Students of Techiman Krobo Nursing and Midwifery Training College have staged a protest over alleged poor conditions at the institution. Some students are also raising concerns about comments and actions they attribute to the new principal, including alleged remarks about nursing not being for the poor and claims of failing to honour invitations from traditional leaders in Techiman

Abusuapanyin of the Atronie Traditional Area, Omono Asamoah, has alleged that the Bono Regional Minister is aware of galamsey activities taking place in the area, as concerns over illegal mining continue to grow

Economist Dr. George Domfeh has questioned the true state of Ghana’s economy, arguing that while key indicators may suggest progress, the impact is not fully reflected in the lives of citizens. He also raised concerns about government borrowing amid challenges in meeting revenue targets, describing it as a sign of weak financial reconciliation

NDC National Organiser Joseph Yamin has denied allegations linking him to illegal mining activities, describing two press releases circulating about an EOCO investigation as fake. He has called on the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to speed up its investigations and publish the outcome to establish the facts

Deputy Secretary of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Samuel Amoah, has dismissed reports that the union has approved a 30% increase in transport fares, insisting that no such decision has been taken.

NPP to decide if Chairman Wontumi can still contest for chairmanship or not - George Oduro (Campaign Manager for Chairman Wontumi)

Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Lawyer Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has raised concerns over the proposed tribunals system, arguing that it does not represent a return to the constitutional tribunal system but rather the creation of a parallel judicial structure.

Former Black Stars striker Augustine Arhinful believes a Ghanaian coach could better handle the national team and understand its dynamics

Former Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah provides more insight into the Bank of Ghana Governor’s confirmation that proceeds from GOLDBOD are being used to shore up forex reserves

Lawyer Samuel Atta Akyea questions the constitutionality of the bail conditions imposed on Dennis Miracles Aboagye, arguing that bail must serve justice and not be used as a form of punishment

Lawyer Gary Nimako has raised concerns over the bail conditions in Dennis Miracles Aboagye’s case, describing them as unlawful and questioning the legal basis behind the requirements

Adom Brands of the Multimedia Group has condemned the alleged assault on its Oti Regional Correspondent, Obrempongba Kwame Owusu, by military personnel enforcing the curfew in Nkwanta South, and called for a thorough investigation into the incident

Following renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa, some Ghanaians have been forced to seek safety at a camp while awaiting assistance and possible evacuation from the government. They share their experiences, challenges, and how they are surviving during this difficult period

The Constitution of Ghana (Amendment) Bill, 2025 seeks to amend the Constitution to remove these restrictions, allowing Ghanaians with dual citizenship to hold specified public offices. The proposed changes would affect positions such as: Member of Parliament Ministers of State Ambassadors and High Commissioners Secretary to the Cabinet Chief of Defence Staff Service Chiefs Inspector-General of Police Other constitutionally restricted public offices

Government of Ghana has declared Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, 2026, as National General Cleaning Days in response to the recent floods that affected seven regions. The exercise is aimed at improving sanitation, clearing drainage systems, and reducing the risk of further flooding.