Author: Richmond Ampofo Fordjour

The lingering witch camps phenomenon featured as a question during the vetting of Ministers-Designate for the Northern and North-East Regions, who offered honest and holistic answers, but does that water grounds of hope for victims confined in the 18th-century Gambaga Witch Camp and the others? Despite the Chairman of the Appointments Committee clarifying that the closure of the camps requires a legal framework, the fact that the Gender Minister-Designate was not questioned about it during the one-hour-and-37-minute vetting—where she faced 95 questions—leaves much to be desired. The five witch camps with about 600 inmates remain a delicate issue. While their…

Ansah Benjamin, a KNUST PhD student in Art Education, has designed a hand-built single-seater cycle car, born out of ground-breaking research that seeks to explore how project-based learning can enhance students’ creativity, problem-solving, and skills, consequently introducing art into STEAM education within a Ghanaian context. The cycle car boasts modern features such as a Bluetooth speaker, central locking, internal lighting, a charging system, parking assistance, and an anti-theft mechanism. It runs on a motor engine with reverse gear functionality and reaches speeds of up to 54 km/h. Built from a mix of metal pipes, sheets, leather, fabric, and wood, an…

The Interior Minister-Designate and Member of Parliament for Asawase, Muntaka Mohammed, has assured the Appointments Committee of his commitment to reviewing the security standards of President John Mahama’s private vehicle. Speaking before the committee, he acknowledged his duty to ensure the president’s safety, emphasizing his intent to assess the alleged bulletproof $600,000 vehicle. “As the president’s representative at the Ministry of Interior, my responsibility is to ensure his security. Once this house approves our nomination and I join the team, these matters will be reviewed. If the vehicle doesn’t meet security standards, we will respectfully advise the president,” he said.…

It now remains a fact that every Chief Justice who served from the Mills era through to President Akufo-Addo has been targets of an impeachment petition, with Chief Justice Georgina Theodora Wood being the subject of most. While the petitioners cannot be faulted for lack of effort, their wishes have yet to materialize. Transitioning from colonialism to independence and eventually becoming a republic, Ghana’s justice system has been a democratic crucible, shaping the rule of law, whose cardinal tenet, equality, has been tested on some chief justices, especially in the Fourth Republic. With just hours to the end of his…

Promising Ghanaian Afrobeats musician, Ellah has released her debut and highly anticipated EP titled ‘Mighty Power’ which is garnering enough streams few weeks after its release. The EP released on September 13 has four tracks; ‘Ginger’, ‘Mighty Power’, ‘Kolom’ and ‘Yolo’ featuring Kurl Songz.Her songs combine heartfelt lyrics and powerful instrumentals to deliver an exciting musical experience. The tracks highlight emotive vocal performance, ensuring it will resonate with both long-time fans and new listeners. The EP showcases the distinctive sound and musical prowess that Ellah is known for, promising to captivate listeners and leave an indelible mark on the musical…

The political messaging around the ballot numbers has flooded media, political, and social conversations, with political experts, party sympathizers, and communication analysts attributing meanings to the NPP at number 1, the NDC at number 8, and Alan Kyerematen at number 13. After 32 years of practicing democracy and successfully conducting 8 general elections, ballot numbers have had a pivotal role in political communication and the outcome of elections. Despite attention coalescing around numbers 1 and 8, Alan Kyeremanten appearing at the bottom of the ballot paper, at number 13, may prove to be the unexpected factor that shakes up the…

Vice Presidential Candidate of the Movement for Change/Alliance for Revolutionary Change, Kwame Owusu Danso Esq., has profoundly asserted that the Alan Kyeremanten ticket is not campaigning for power but working for change, for the future of Ghana. He made this profound statement during his unveiling, which was held at the Ghana International Press Center, Accra, on September 20th, hours later, where their agent secured the 13th and last spot on the ballot paper at the Electoral Commission’s office. Mr. Danso, in his acceptance speech, took a swipe at Vice President and NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for running down Ghana’s…

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Have you ever had a troubling voice saying, “You’re not good enough,” “Your work is not worth it, “and “You’ll be ridiculed.?Get this clear: Growing up with this mindset prevents you from reaching your full potential. It keeps you questioning your own abilities, and you don’t accept or appreciate the success you achieve, which is a building block to your ultimate pursuit in life.This phenomenon is called self-doubt, which apparently begins with low self-esteem. Self-doubt mostly occurs due to psychological discomfort when all you think about yourself is impossibility and failure. A plethora of potentials have never seen the light…

The act of journaling has been in existence for centuries and has provided individuals the space for self-reflection and gaining deeper insight about life. The concept of journaling is considered an intimate form of communication that transcends the basic writing we all know. It is an act of expressing one’s feelings, thoughts, experiences, and reflections. One’s ability to note down his or her feelings and thoughts brings a sense of peace and healing.Journaling offers a lot of benefits that enhance our wellbeing. A major benefit of journaling is enhancing mental health. Research indicates that most often, therapists recommend journaling as…