Kwame Mensah

Kwame Mensah is a senior political correspondent based in Accra. With over a decade of experience covering Ghana's Parliament, elections, and government policy, he brings sharp analysis and deep sourcing to GhanaStar's political coverage. A graduate of the University of Ghana's School of Communication Studies, Kwame has previously reported for the Daily Graphic and Joy FM. He specializes in governance, public accountability, and West African geopolitics.

27296 Articles Joined March 2026

Articles by Kwame Mensah

International

Team Awarded Copa Sudamericana

Brazilian club Chapecoense have been awarded the Copa Sudamericana by South American football confederation Conmebol...

Politics

Call Me Too ‘incompetent General Secretary’ If…

General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Johnson Asiedu Nketia says if the opposition’s definition...

Opinion

Between Trump, Mattis, Flynn And Ogunlesi

General James 'Mad Dog' Mattis, the famous ex-Marine and the hero of countless conflicts and wars, has been nominated...

Opinion

Nigeria’s Nuclear Power Plant Option

Just like with most things in Nigeria, today, energy requirements far exceeds the current production levels – and...

Politics

NDC Has Fought the Elections As If In Opposition – Mahama Sums Up 2016 Campaign

Leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama has expressed satisfaction with the 2016 campaign...

Politics

Veep Ignores Bawumia’s 170 Questions; Says He Is Not Serious

Vice President Paa Kwesi Amissah-Arhtur has pooh-poohed on 170 questions Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has been thrusting on him...

Politics

Midgets Endorse Nana Addo

A group of midgets in the Ashanti Region have endorsed the candidature of the presidential candidate of the New...

Politics

NPP, NDC Accuse Each Other of Plotting Mayhem

With barely 40 hours to the crucial December elections, members of the two major political parties, NDC and NPP, are...

Politics

[Video] Shatta Wale Performs With Samini At Last; Pair Set To Collaborate and Embark On World Tour

Ghana’s two dancehall rivals, Shatta Wale and Samini, finally made a surprise appearance together on stage at this...

Politics

[Video] Ghanaians Will Learn A Bitter Lesson of A Leader If Nana Addo Wins – Nyaho-Tamakloe

A founding member of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has warned Ghanaians against...

Politics

Stay Away From Trouble Makers On Election Day – Dep. Chief of Staff

He urged Ghanaians to respect and tolerate the political stance and affiliation of each other, adding that there is no...

Opinion

Fair Election

An election is democratic when each ballot cast counts as one. Votes counted, are the votes cast. When one votes for...

Opinion

You’re Being “Aggressive” – Kan-Dapaah To Chief of Defence Staff

A former Minister of Defence Albert Kan-Dapaah has written to the Chief of Defence Staff, Michael Samson-Oje,...

Opinion

A Reflection, Retrospection, Introspection And Speculation

When Chief Obafemi Awolowo (1909-1987), the late former AP/UPN Opposition Party leader, passed away in Nigeria in 1987,...

Opinion

I Would Have Loved To Mount A Campaign Platform But…

All things being equal and smooth sailing, I would have loved to mount a campaign platform to deliver a very powerful...

Opinion

God Has Not Chosen Anyone To Be President

The notion that God picks leaders for nations in this era is not true. All over the world, the most popular people in...

Opinion

As President Mahama Shrugs Off Bugri’s Corruption Allegation

Undoubtedly, corruption allegations have been level against President Mahama and his Government more than any of his...

Opinion

Think, Think Different!

I dedicate this article to the late Steve Jobs, my role model who oversaw Apple Inc.'s 1997 "Think Different" campaign....

Opinion

A Decision On Political Morass

On Wednesday December 7, 2016, eligible voters in the Republic of Ghana are expected to exercise their franchise. The...

Opinion

Not Even Kufuor Will Vote For Akufo-Addo!

“The political climate in Ghana has lately been plagued by corruption and uncertainty. The Mo Ibrahim award for...