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

Opinion

Religious Fundamentalism In Zimbabwe

The real world is a pain in the tooth; no one would like to live there. Unfortunately, reality slaps us in the face...

Opinion

In Support Of Our President’s Re-Election

My countrymen, my friends, brothers and sisters, I am grateful for this opportunity to directly address so many of you...

Opinion

Why Did NDC Apparatchiks Jubilate Secretly Over Mills Demise?

It is somewhat dreary and unfortunate to keep visiting the sudden and bizarre death of former President Mills. But then...

Opinion

Declaration of 3 Days Fasting and Prayers By “NPP Prayer Warriors” & Willing Ghanaians For Nana Addo

To win the upcoming Election 2016 scheduled for Wednesday 7 December 2016. It is my fervent request to every NPP...

Opinion

Why Is President Mahama Moaning About Nana Akufo Addo’s Failure To Face Him Off At Debates?

Was it not President Mahama the first candidate to refuse to face down Nana Akufo Addo at the debates the IEA had...

Politics

EC To Hold Press Conference Every 2 Hours On Election Day

The Electoral Commission (EC) says it “will be providing constant updates on every aspect of the process to the media...

Opinion

Silence Is Diamond, Mr. Rawlings

One wishes that having officially exited the political scene for some 16 years now, Chairman Jerry John Rawlings would...

Opinion

Could The Dangme Land Witness First Seat For NPP?

Is the Umbrella the only hope for the Dangme community and would the elephant also kill the Dangme people if they vote...

Opinion

A Message To The Youth Of Ghana

In every dark or bright hour of our national life, a leadership of forthrightness and integrity is required to ensure...

Opinion

‘Nokofioo Peoples?’

Ganyo'ɛ Gbaa Gã naa. Recent news reports of a group of GaDangmes castigating leader of the New Patriotic Party, Nana...

Opinion

What To The Ghanaian Is The Seventh Of December?

It is important for every Ghanaian to reflect first of all on some of the major issues of our country as regards our...

Opinion

Mahama Is Corrupt According To 2005 United Nations Convention

President Mahama and his NDC government corrupt practices have resulted in excessive public spending, less efficient...

Opinion

My Confusions And The Toaso, Twaso Legacies

The election fever has caught up with us and I am ready to vote for one; just one of the candidates. I am disappointed...

Opinion

Vote John Mahama On Dec. 7

Peace and tranquility are the greatest achievement every government can boast of any day, these are the core elements...

Opinion

December 7, Will It Be President Mahama Or Nana Akufo-Addo?

By Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK December 4, 2016 Ghana goes to the polls on Wednesday December 7, 2016 to elect president...

International

‘Walking Dead’ Actor Steven Yeun Marries Girlfriend Joana Pak

Steven Yeun, best known as beloved Glenn Rhee on AMC’s The Walking Dead, married his longtime girlfriend,...

International

Friday Wedding Becomes Sunday Funeral

She thought she was going to be married on Friday. Instead, on Sunday, she cremated the love of her life. Dener...

International

Josephine Pryde Turner Prize Winner To Be Announced

The winner of the £25,000 Turner Prize is to be announced at a ceremony in London later. Artists Anthea Hamilton,...

International

3 Women Killed With Rifle

A candlelight vigil at the scene of the shooting. The leader of a town council and two journalists have been shot dead...

International

Mourinho Defends Marouane Fellaini Substitution After Draw

Jose Mourinho defended his decision to send on Marouane Fellaini in Manchester United's 1-1 draw at Everton on Sunday....