Ghana’s Endless Battle with Galamsey: Lives Lost, Rivers Poisoned, Hopes Fading
By Daniel Donkor Ghana’s fight against galamsey, or illegal small scale mining, remains one of the most painful and persistent struggles in its history. For decades, governments have launched interventions, yet the menace continues to destroy rivers, farmlands, and communities. Many describe galamsey as “a cancer” eating into the very fabric of Ghana’s socio-economic and […]
DRIP Boss Warns MMDCEs Against Misuse of Road Machines at Bono Training Programme
The National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP),Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, has cautioned Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) and DRIP Coordinators against the misuse of road equipment supplied under the programme. Speaking at the opening of a two day orientation and training programme in Abesim, Bono Region, Mr. Vanderpuye described the […]
Adomako Kissi Proposes End To By-Elections In Ghana .
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Former Member of Parliament for Anyaa Sowutuom, Dr. Adomako Kissi, has proposed that Ghana should reconsider the practice of holding by-elections, describing them as costly, violent, and disruptive to the country’s democracy. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show, Dr. Kissi said the frequent by-elections have placed a heavy financial burden […]
EC sets September 30 for Tamale Central by-election following MP’s death
By Spendilove Incoom The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced September 30, 2025, as the date for the Tamale Central Constituency parliamentary by-election. This follows the unfortunate passing of the area’s Member of Parliament, Hon. Murtala Muhammed Ibrahim, who was among the victims of the Adansi military helicopter crash, which has rendered the parliamentary seat vacant. […]
