RTI Bill Passage Urgent
It is urgent for parliament to pass the Right to Information Bill (RTI), Deputy Attorney General Dr Dominic Ayine has said, “The Attorney General has impressed upon parliament that it is urgent...
Tag: Civil society
Ghana And Lessons From Moroccos October 7 Polls
Morocco’s modern electoral system last October 7 chugged past dooms day predictions to deliver smooth and peaceful elections to the country. This year, 43 per cent of eligible voters cast votes; a...
SADA Boss Is Competent But His Hands Are Tied
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has described the CEO of the Savannah Accelerated Development Authority (SADA), Dr. Charles Abugre, as one who has the expertise to effectively manage the authority but...
Election 2016 Stands To Be Tested
Election 2016 stands to be tested: Are Ghanaians ready? Electorates wait for their turn to vote at a polling station. File photo. Persuasive and powerful words go hand in hand and they can engender...
Tax Hikes Will Intensify After December – CSOs
Civil Society organisations (CSOs) have indicated that government’s spending cuts and tax rises will intensify after the December 2016 elections which would lead to job losses. According to the...
Are Ghanaians Ready As The Epic Day Draws Nigh?
Persuasive and powerful words go hand in hand and they can engender good results if used carefully and appropriately. But their potency often depends on who is saying what and where the message or...
CODEO Releases Pre-Election Observation Report
The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has released its second pre-election environment observation findings for the period of August and September. This was part of its total election...
CODEO’s Pre-Election Report Touts EC Preparedness
The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has released its second pre-election environment observation findings for the period of August and September. This was part of its total election...
The Role Of Inter-Party Dialogue Committees In Ensuring Peaceful And Violence- Free Election In 2016
A feature by Akolgo A. Samuel, Senior Civic Education Officer of National Commission for Civic Education, Bolgatanga Regional office A key indicator of democracy and good governance in the developed...
Entries Open For 2nd International Olam Prize For Innovation In Food Security
Olam has opened entries for the second International Olam Prize for Innovation in Food Security, setting off another hunt for potentially ground-breaking scientific research into food security that...
The Role of Inter-Party Dialogue Committees In Ensuring Peaceful Elections
The role of inter-party dialogue committees in ensuring peaceful elections A feature by Akolgo A. Samuel, Senior Civic Education Officer of National Commission for Civic Education, Bolgatanga...
Samson Lardy, Manasseh, Others Win Maiden Anas Investigative Journalist Award
Rising cases of corruption have necessitated increasing the need to encourage more journalists to explore investigative reporting. That’s a conviction by Kumasi-based media advocacy group, The...
National Democratic Institute Calls For Holistic Approach To Election 2016
The National Democratic Institute (NDI) has urged the Electoral Commission, political parties, government agencies, civil society and Eminent Persons to remain committed to steps that would enhance...
IDEG To Deploy More Than 1000 Observers For Polls
The Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG) and Civic Initiative Forum (CFI) would engage 1,100 electoral agents to observe and monitor the December Presidential and Parliamentary elections. They...
Ayariga’s ‘no Coal Plant’ In Ghana Contradicts NDC Manifesto
Despite assurances from the Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Mahama Ayariga ,that government will not permit the setting up of coal plant in Ghana, a civil society group...
Child Marriages Prevalent In Muslim Communities – NCCE
Northern Regional Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Razak Saani has condemned the prevalence of child marriage and sexual abuse in Muslim dominated communities of the...
Mahama Behaving Like Donald Trump With Media Cabal Allegation – Casley Hayford
Anti-corruption crusader, Sydney Casley Hayford has likened President Mahama to Republican Presidential Candidate, Donald Trump, following his comments that a certain group of people are blocking...
Police Caution Bugri Naabu; Grants Him Bail To Report Periodically
The Northern Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Daniel Bugri Naabu has been cautioned and granted a police enquiry bail. This was after he reported to the police on Saturday...
Bugri Naabu Only Helping Police To Do Their Work – NPP Secretary
The Northern Regional Secretary of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) Sule Salifu has stated that the regional Chairman of the party Bugri Naabu was only helping the Ghana Police to drum home...
Debrah’s Comments About Kalyppo Won’t Stop Patronization of the Drink – Perry Okudzeto
The Chief of Staff “reckless” comments over the Kalyppo craze will not stop the increased patronization of the local fruit drink, Deputy Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party(NPP),...