Author: Voices of Concern
The YAFO Institute has concluded the 2026 edition of Liberty Sphere, a two-day residential programme that brought together 29 emerging leaders to explore the links between philosophy, free-market economics, public policy, entrepreneurship, research and community action. Held on September 23 and 24, 2026, the programme was designed to move participants beyond discussions about leadership and freedom by giving them opportunities to examine policy ideas, develop practical solutions and apply what they learned to challenges within their communities. The programme featured 13 lecture sessions, each lasting about 90 minutes, covering subjects ranging from philosophy and leadership to economics, public policy, entrepreneurship,…
The YAFO Institute is set to bring together young people, policy advocates, journalists, entrepreneurs and civil society actors for a three-day programme focused on individual liberty, free enterprise and public policy. The Liberty Sphere 2026 is scheduled for September 23 to 25 at the Anagkazo Campus in Mampong-Aburi, with the programme combining a two-day policy training with a one-day conference. The initiative is aimed at equipping young participants with the knowledge and practical skills to understand public policy and contribute to policy discussions within their communities and beyond. Training Young Policy Voices The Liberty Sphere Policy Grounds Training will run…
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) says Ghana is not doing enough to reduce gender-based violence and must step up enforcement, investigations and access to justice ahead of its next United Nations human rights review. Deputy Commissioner of CHRAJ, Mercy Larbi, said Ghana received several recommendations on gender-based violence during its 2023 Universal Periodic Review (UPR), which the country accepted and is expected to report on during the next review. She said the country would have to demonstrate what it has done to address gender-based violence, including issues affecting women and children, but said current developments did…
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has warned that persistent congestion and operational bottlenecks at Ghana’s ports could push more importers to route their cargo through neighbouring countries, particularly Côte d’Ivoire. The Association is calling on the Chief of Staff at the Presidency to urgently convene a high-level inter-ministerial meeting to address what it describes as a growing crisis at the ports. Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Monday, September 14, 2026, IEAG Executive Secretary Samson Asaki Awingboit said some importers were already exploring the Port of Abidjan as an alternative because of delays and uncertainties…
Youth-led pressure group Save the Republic has called for the immediate removal of Interior Minister Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka and heads of key security and border agencies over what it describes as a deepening national security crisis linked to drug trafficking. The group is also demanding a Commission of Inquiry into Ghana’s growing involvement in major international narcotics cases, arguing that the repeated interception of large consignments linked to Ghana poses a serious threat to the country’s security and international reputation. Addressing a press conference in Accra, Convener of Save the Republic, lawyer Kwesi Botchway Jnr., called for the removal of…
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has commended the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) and the Bank of Ghana (BoG) for what it describes as their significant contribution to stability in Ghana’s foreign exchange market. According to the Association, policies linked to gold trading have helped strengthen the country’s foreign exchange position and created a more predictable environment for businesses engaged in international trade. Speaking at a press briefing, Executive Secretary of the IEAG, Samson Asaki Awingobit, said access to foreign exchange for legitimate business activities remains critical to the operations of importers and exporters. He said the relative…
Hon. Akwasi Opong-Fosu has taken the lead in an unofficial poll gauging support ahead of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Chairmanship election scheduled for December 2026. The poll, circulated among NDC members and supporters, puts Opong-Fosu ahead with 225 votes, representing 66 percent of respondents. His closest rival, Nii Lante Vanderpuye, recorded 110 votes, representing 33 percent. The other candidates recorded relatively smaller numbers in the poll. Goosie Tanoh received seven votes, representing 2.0 percent, while Alhaji Sinari secured five votes, or 1.4 percent. Sofo Asorka recorded three votes, representing 0.8 percent. The poll has been described by its…
Hon. Akwasi Opong-Fosu has taken the lead in an unofficial poll gauging support ahead of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Chairmanship election scheduled for December 2026. The poll, circulated among NDC members and supporters, puts Opong-Fosu ahead with 225 votes, representing 66 percent of respondents. His closest rival, Nii Lante Vanderpuye, recorded 110 votes, representing 33 percent. The other candidates recorded relatively smaller numbers in the poll. Goosie Tanoh received seven votes, representing 2.0 percent, while Alhaji Sinari secured five votes, or 1.4 percent. Sofo Asorka recorded three votes, representing 0.8 percent. The poll has been described by its…
The newly established Ghana Sports Fund (GSF) is planning to introduce a pension contribution scheme to provide financial security for Ghanaian athletes after they retire from active competition. Administrator of the GSF, Dr David Kofi Wuaku, disclosed the plan during a media engagement in Accra on Wednesday, September 9. He said the initiative had become necessary because many sports personalities face financial difficulties after their active sporting careers. According to Dr Wuaku, some former athletes who devoted their careers to representing Ghana and raising the country’s flag on the international stage are left without adequate financial support after retirement. He…
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from the Argentina national team, bringing to a close a 20-year international career that redefined what was possible for a footballer wearing the Albiceleste. In an emotional statement shared publicly, Messi said he wrote the words on July 21, two days after Argentina’s 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, but chose to release them later following a personal family matter involving his father that he said made him more certain than ever about his decision. “After this time that has passed since the final, thinking about it a lot,…