Author: Voices of Concern

The Supreme Ladies Club has marked its 10th anniversary with a renewed call for community service and stronger support among women. Speaking at the launch in Accra, the club’s president, Hajia Muina Buari, traced the group’s beginnings to 2016 when just 10 women came together in Osu with a shared goal to support others. She said the group has since grown into what she described as “a powerful force for compassion, service, and impact.” She pointed to several interventions over the years, especially in health facilities. According to her, the club has supported maternity and children’s wards with equipment and…

A Senior Research Fellow at the University of Ghana’s Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Studies, Dr. Bob Manteaw, says Ghana is not short of climate policies but continues to struggle with implementation. Speaking at a stakeholder meeting organised by the Africa Climate Collaborative at the University of Ghana in Accra, he said the country already has the necessary frameworks to address climate change. The real problem, he explained, lies in limited resources, weak political commitment and gaps in execution. Dr. Manteaw, who also serves as an activity lead on multilevel governance and policy capacity for the Africa Climate Collaborative…

The Public Utility Workers Union (PUWU) of the Trades Union Congress has pushed back against what it describes as growing threats and accusations directed at staff of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) over recent power outages. In a statement issued on April 27, the Union said it is concerned about public comments from some political, state and social actors who have called for the transfer or dismissal of ECG staff, alleging sabotage. PUWU rejected those claims, insisting that the outages are not the result of deliberate actions by employees but are rooted in long-standing technical and infrastructural challenges. According…

Hot water burns are the most common injuries among children treated at Greater Accra Regional Hospital, according to the facility’s Medical Director, Dr. Leslie Issa Adam-Zakaria. Speaking at the launch of the Child Health and Safety Organisation in Accra, he said many of the cases seen at the hospital’s emergency and burns units are linked to children being exposed to boiling water at home. Some fall into hot water in kitchens, while others are splashed during bathing or cooking. He said beyond burns, the hospital also records cases of children falling from heights, being knocked down by motorbikes while crossing…

Government has revoked the mining leases of Adamus Resources Limited following what officials describe as serious and deliberate breaches of Ghana’s mining laws. At a press conference in Accra on Monday, Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Andrews Tandoh, said investigations uncovered widespread violations across the company’s operations at Akango, Salman and Nkroful. According to him, the company unlawfully assigned parts of its mineral rights to third parties without approval from the Minister, in breach of the Minerals and Mining Act. The findings, he said, were based on inspections and on-site investigations carried out by the Commission’s Inspectorate…

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has intensified calls for tax compliance, urging citizens to take personal responsibility for national development by filing and paying their taxes. Speaking at a public awareness float to mark Tax and Good Governance Month in Accra, Commissioner of the Domestic Tax Revenue Division, Dr. Martin Kolbil Yamborigya, said government’s ability to deliver roads, hospitals and other public services depends largely on taxes paid by citizens. He said the Authority has rolled out nationwide support systems, including tax clinics at its offices, to assist individuals who may not understand how to file their returns. He added…

Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz says selection into the national team will be based on merit, with local players set to be given the same opportunity as those playing abroad. At his unveiling in Accra, the coach revealed that a structured scouting system is already in motion to monitor Ghanaian players both at home and overseas. He said his technical team is currently compiling detailed reports on players across different competitions, including the domestic league and European clubs. According to him, the scouting effort has been split into two. One group is focused on players within Ghana, while another…

Carlos Queiroz says he is not concerned about managing big personalities in the Black Stars squad, insisting that confidence and character are part of what makes top players successful. Speaking during his unveiling, the new head coach dismissed suggestions that egos could become a problem, describing them instead as qualities that can be harnessed for the benefit of the team. He explained that players who perform at the highest level often carry a strong sense of belief, and his role is to guide that into a collective effort. Rather than suppress individual traits, Queiroz said his focus will be on…

New Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has made one thing clear from the start. Results will define his time with Ghana. At his first media engagement after his unveiling, the Portuguese coach said the expectations around the national team leave little room for anything else. In his view, football is driven by outcomes, and for Ghana, that means winning. He described the job as the biggest challenge of his career, pointing to the pressure that comes with leading a team followed so closely by its people. His immediate focus, he said, is the upcoming game against Panama. The target…

A legal battle now before Ghana’s Supreme Court is raising fresh questions about the independence of the Office of the Special Prosecutor and the future of the country’s anti-corruption fight. At the centre of the case is whether the Special Prosecutor can initiate prosecutions without prior approval from the Attorney General. In this opinion piece, the Good Governance Africa – West African Regional Office (GGA-WARO) argues that the outcome of the case could have far-reaching consequences for accountability and the rule of law in Ghana. By the GGA-WARO Anti-Corruption Desk The Attorney General’s challenge to the OSP’s prosecutorial independence is…