Author: Voices of Concern

Every visitor who leaves Ghana takes away more than photographs. They leave with memories shaped by people. It may be the receptionist who offers a warm welcome after a long journey. The waiter who remembers a guest’s favourite meal. The chef who introduces visitors to authentic Ghanaian cuisine. The housekeeper whose attention to detail makes a room feel like home. The security officer who creates a sense of safety. Or the tour guide who brings Ghana’s history and culture to life. These experiences are not accidental. They are created every day by thousands of hospitality professionals and service providers working…

The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2024 Presidential Candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama not to sign the recently passed Tribunal Bill, 2026 into law, urging instead that broader national consultations be held before any further action is taken. In a statement issued after Parliament approved the bill, Dr. Bawumia said the legislation raises important constitutional and judicial concerns that deserve wider public discussion rather than an expedited legislative process. According to him, Parliament passed the bill after waiving the mandatory one-day interval between the consideration stage and third reading, despite objections from the Minority, which…

Former Roads and Highways Minister and ex-Tamale Central MP, Alhaji Inusah Fuseini, has endorsed Hon. Akwasi Opong-Fosu’s bid to become the next National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), describing him as the kind of leader capable of strengthening the party ahead of future political contests. In a message posted on his Facebook page, Fuseini stressed that the NDC’s strength has always come from its grassroots and called for leadership that reflects the party’s founding principles of unity, integrity and service. He argued that the party’s future depends on experienced leadership committed to rebuilding confidence among members and repositioning…

The University of Ghana has strengthened its research capacity with the installation of a new High Performance Computing (HPC) system valued at $500,000, a facility expected to accelerate research in climate science, artificial intelligence, health and other data-intensive fields. The upgraded computing infrastructure was unveiled under the Africa Climate Collaborative project, a partnership involving the University of Ghana and the Mastercard Foundation. Speaking at the unveiling, Vice-Chancellor Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo said the new system will enable researchers to analyse massive datasets that exceed the capabilities of conventional computers. She noted that the university continues to generate large volumes…

A Ghanaian advocacy group has called on Nigerian authorities to end what it describes as the continued harassment of Jonah Capital, a Ghanaian-owned investment company operating in Nigeria, warning that the dispute could undermine regional business relations. At a press conference, the Concerned Group of Ghana (CGG) accused some Nigerian state institutions of targeting the company over the ongoing dispute surrounding River Park Estate in Abuja. The group’s concerns follow reports by the National Association of Ghanaian Communities in Nigeria (NAGHACON), which alleged that security personnel entered facilities belonging to Jonah Capital after the reported revocation of the company’s Development…

The J.E.A. Mills Memorial Heritage has launched a programme of activities to mark the 14th anniversary of the passing of former President John Evans Atta Mills, Ghana’s third President under the Fourth Republic and the country’s only Head of State to die while in office. The announcement was made at a press conference in Accra by the Chairman of the J.E.A. Mills Memorial Heritage, Alex Segbefia, who said the activities are intended to celebrate the late President’s life, leadership and contribution to Ghana’s democratic development. The commemorative programme will feature a public lecture, memorial service and sporting event. A commemorative…

The Chairman of Parliament’s Committee on Assurances, Dominic Nitiwul, made headlines recently when he said the John Mahama government made a grave mistake by terminating Zoomlion’s contract without providing an alternative, and that the decision contributed to Ghana’s 2026 flooding crisis. It was a strong statement from a respected politician. There was just one problem. It was not true. That is the finding of investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni, who says Nitiwul’s attack on the president was built entirely on misinformation, and that Nitiwul himself admitted it the moment he was given the facts. When Manasseh saw the story making…

Former Minister for Local Government and Rural Development Akwasi Opong-Fosu has urged the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to focus on building strong internal institutions rather than allowing leadership contests to become personality-driven. Speaking on TalkTime with Kwesi Pratt Jnr on Pan African Television, Opong-Fosu said leadership positions within the party should be viewed as part of a democratic process rather than contests centred on individuals. “Once nominations are announced, all positions become vacant. We do not have to make contesting positions within political parties a personality issue. That is one of the challenges. We need to build political systems that…

The Deputy Minister for Finance and Member of Parliament for Asuogyaman, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s pension system through reforms aimed at improving adequacy, sustainability, coverage and value for contributors and pensioners. Speaking at the launch of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) Member Value Programme (MVP) in Accra, Mr. Ampem said Ghana’s improving economic conditions provide a strong foundation for building a sustainable pension system. According to him, the country’s economy has regained stability, growth has strengthened, inflation has declined significantly, investor confidence is returning, and the macroeconomic fundamentals continue to…

The court fight Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, was hoping would keep him in Ghana has taken a sharp turn against him. On Thursday, an Accra High Court dismissed his application to block his extradition to the United States, green-lighting the transfer of the Ghanaian socialite to face criminal charges in America. The ruling came while his own lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, was outside the country. He found out the way most Ghanaians did, through a message. “I just heard that the case of Abu Trica has been fast-tracked, and a judge has just ordered his extradition,” he wrote…