Author: Richmond Ampofo Fordjour

The Deputy Clerk to Parliament, in charge of Information Management Service and aGhana School on Internet Governance (GhanaSig) Fellow, Dr Gloria Sarku Kumawu, has called on governments in Africa to position themselves in good stead to ensure the provision of uninterrupted internet connectivity to all, irrespective of their geographical location. Dr. Kumawu was presenting a paper on the topic, “international trade and internet governance, the African perspective”, at the opening of a four day in person training for potential fellows of the Ghana School on Internet Governance, GhanaSig’25. She examined the impact of regulations governing international trade between and among…

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced it will hold a press conference tomorrow to address the Electoral Commission’s decision to rerun the parliamentary election in the Ablekuma North constituency. This comes after the Electoral Commission (EC) announced that it would rerun the election in 19 polling stations within the constituency on Friday, July 11, 2025. The move follows a prolonged impasse in declaring results for the area, more than seven months after voting was held on December 7, 2024 which has left the constituency without representation in parliament. The collation process was disrupted on election day, leading to the…

Member of Parliament for Ketu North, and member of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Education, Eric Edem Agbana, has described the University of Professional Studies, Accra’s (UPSA) renewed enforcement of its dress code, including a ban on anklets and nose rings , as an overreach and an affront to personal expression at the tertiary level. In a personal statement made on X (formerly twitter), the MP condemned the policy as excessive and cautioned against what he called a creeping culture of control in academic institutions. “I understand the importance of instilling discipline and upholding codes of conduct in our educational…

Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has expressed heartfelt appreciation for the Indian diaspora in Ghana, describing their reception as a reflection of the enduring friendship between the two nations. “Gladdened by the incredible warmth shown by the Indian community here in Accra, Ghana. The spirit of togetherness and the deep cultural linkages are truly wonderful,” Prime Minister Modi shared in a statement as he arrived in Ghana for a landmark state visit. The visit, the first by an Indian Prime Minister to Ghana in over 30 years, aims to deepen bilateral cooperation across critical sectors.The diplomatic visit will focus…

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially disassociated itself from controversial comments made by its Bono Regional Chairman, Mr. Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, against the founder of Action Chapel International, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams. Abronye launched a scathing attack on Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, accusing him of shielding members of the LGBTQI+ community. In a video making rounds online, Abronye further described the Archbishop using derogatory and unprintable language, including calling him a “useless man” and labeling him a criminal. According to a press statement signed by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the attention of the National…

Award-winning Ghanaian Reggae-Dancehall artiste Stonebwoy has once again asserted his claim as the originator of the genre tag Afro-Dancehall, following global recognition of fellow Ghanaian singer Moliy’s chart-topping success with her viral hit “Shake It to the Max (Fly).” In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Stonebwoy emphasized that the origin and fame of the Afro-Dancehall should be credited to him in the annals of history. “A Name Originated by @stonebwoy. Let it be etched in the books of history… AFRO-DANCEHALL 🇬🇭🇯🇲🌍 To The World And Beyond…” His statement came in response as a quote to a Billboard Hip-Hop tweet…

Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party and 2024 NPP flagbearer hopeful, Ing. Kwabena Agyepong, has made a passionate appeal for an end to what he described as the “cyclical retribution” that continues to plague Ghana’s governance and judicial system. He made the call in response to the ongoing public discourse and controversy surrounding the suspension and petition for the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo. Speaking on the sidelines of the 2025 Martyrs Day commemoration at the Supreme Court, Agyepong detoured from the day’s solemn observance to weigh in on the national issue, stressing the…

Former General Secretary and 2024 NPP Flagbearer Aspirant, Ing. Kwabena Agyepong, has stated that the harrowing murder of the three High Court judges, one of whom was his father, remains a moment that can never be forgotten. Reflecting on the enduring pain and the lessons of that tragedy, he called for national healing and reflection, urging Ghanaians to forgive, though not forget, the brutal killings of the judges and a retired military officer 43 years ago.  “Some of these things are sordid history that we have in the past. But let’s pray for forgiveness of sin. We can’t forget, but…

Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam Nartey George, has revealed that five months after a formal request was made, Parliament is yet to provide the official social media handles of Members of Parliament (MPs) to the Ministry for cybersecurity protection. Addressing Parliament, the Minister expressed deep concern over the vulnerability of public officials online and warned that the lack of timely cooperation could have serious consequences. According to him, the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), under the National Set Enhancement Project and with funding from the World Bank’s Ghana Digital Acceleration Project, has secured a state-of-the-art threat intelligence and…

Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Samuel Nartey George, has confirmed that it took 26 hours to regain full control of President John Mahama’s official X account following a breach in March. He noted that the recovery process was handled in coordination with platform operators at X and supported by law enforcement agencies, including the FBI. Addressing Parliament on Wednesday, Minister Sam George provided a detailed account of how the issue was managed, subsequently responding to a question raised by Minority Chief Whip, Annoh Dompreh on the number of hours it took for the recovery. He explained that while full access…