Author: Voices of Concern
Members of the Supreme Ladies Club rallied behind their colleague, Caroline Adorkor, during the thanksgiving service and refreshment gathering held in honour of her late father, Reynolds Adorkor. The group joined family, friends and loved ones to pay their respects and celebrate the life of the deceased. As part of their support, the club presented a donation to Caroline Adorkor and her family, including an undisclosed amount of cash and assorted drinks. The gathering formed part of the final funeral rites for the late Reynolds Adorkor, whose life and legacy were celebrated by relatives, friends and well-wishers. May his soul…
Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Samuel Awuku, has called for stricter enforcement of environmental laws and greater public responsibility to tackle Ghana’s recurring flooding problem. Speaking at a World Environment Day event organised by the Africa Climate Collaborative at the University of Ghana at the Mampong-Akuapem Senior High Technical School for the Deaf, Mr. Awuku expressed concern over the frequent flooding witnessed in Accra and other parts of the country. He said while government agencies have a responsibility to enforce environmental regulations, citizens must also play their part by avoiding indiscriminate dumping of waste, desilting drains and protecting the…
Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom says preparations are underway to reopen GN Savings and Loans following a Court of Appeal ruling that ordered the restoration of the institution’s licence. Addressing a press conference on the future of GN Savings and Loans, the Chairman of Groupe Nduom said the company intends to comply fully with the court’s directives and is already taking steps towards resuming operations. According to him, the Court of Appeal’s decision was clear and unambiguous, directing authorities to immediately restore the licence and return control of the institution’s management, assets and operations. He said the company is proceeding with…
Recognition highlights leadership in investment promotion, governance, and institutional reform Akwasi Opong-Fosu, Board Chairman of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), has been named among Africa’s Top 100 Board Chairs, a continental recognition honouring leaders in corporate governance and institutional leadership. The recognition comes at a time when African economies are under pressure to attract investment, strengthen governance systems, and position themselves competitively under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). According to organisers, the list celebrates board leaders who have demonstrated strong governance, institutional transformation, and strategic leadership across both public and private sector organisations. For Opong-Fosu, the recognition…
Opinion by Good Governance Africa – West African Regional Office (GGA-WARO) A new opinion piece by the Good Governance Africa – West African Regional Office (GGA-WARO) argues that while Ghana’s newly signed Value for Money Office Act represents progress in strengthening accountability, attempts to weaken the Office of the Special Prosecutor risk undermining the country’s broader anti-corruption efforts. The article examines what the group describes as contradictions within Ghana’s current governance and accountability framework, warning that strong institutions must be protected consistently if public trust is to be maintained. Read below. Signing the Value for Money Office Act is a…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially launched activities for its June 2026 observance, with party leaders linking this year’s commemoration to ongoing efforts to strengthen state institutions and rebuild public confidence in governance. Addressing the media at the party’s headquarters in Accra on Friday, General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey said this year’s theme, “Strengthening State Institutions: Lessons from the June 4, 1979 Uprising,” reflects what he described as the country’s current need for accountability, discipline and institutional renewal. According to him, the June 4 uprising remains significant not only as a historical event but also as a reminder of…
Former minister says economic reforms alone will fail without integrity, accountability, and stronger governance systems. Former Minister of State and governance expert Akwasi Opong-Fosu says Ghana’s reset agenda will struggle to succeed unless it is backed by a deeper change in leadership values and public sector mindset. Speaking in a wide-ranging interview on governance and national development, Opong-Fosu argued that Ghana’s challenges are no longer just about policy direction, but about the thinking and values driving leadership. “Ghana does not have a shortage of policies. What we lack is a consistent purpose behind them. If we reset the economy but…
Former Chief Justice of Ghana, Sophia Akuffo, has backed calls for government not to renew the mining lease of Gold Fields at the Tarkwa mine, arguing that Ghana must take full control of its natural resources to secure long term economic benefits. Speaking at a press conference organised by the Institute of Economic Affairs in Accra, Justice Akuffo said Ghana has gone to the International Monetary Fund multiple times over the years, yet the country’s core economic problems remain unresolved. According to her, the country’s inability to generate enough domestic revenue to fund development and manage debt sustainably shows that…
A construction firm behind the Weija Paediatric Hospital project has demanded an immediate retraction and apology from the Ministry of Health over claims surrounding delays in operationalising the facility. In a letter dated May 8, 2026, lawyers for Awerco Construction Limited accused the Ministry of making misleading and damaging claims in a recent press release about the hospital project. The Ministry had earlier suggested that concerns raised by the World Bank over alleged procurement irregularities, including inflated medical equipment prices, contributed to delays affecting the hospital’s opening. However, Awerco Construction denied the allegations, describing them as unfounded and unsupported by…
Calls for continent-led data systems to reshape how investors see Africa At a recent Pan-African media gathering, one idea kept returning to the table: Africa’s biggest challenge may not only be resources or policy, but how the continent is understood by the world. Speaking at the event Shaping the Future of African Media, Akwasi Opong-Fosu, President of Africa Growth Solutions, argued that Africa continues to pay a heavy price for narratives shaped largely outside the continent. His message was direct: “Narrative is infrastructure. Whoever constructs the narrative controls policy, pricing, the present and the future.” According to him, Africa has…