Author: Voices of Concern

A high-level meeting held in Accra has reaffirmed Ghana’s backing for the Africa Economic Forum (AEF), as leaders push to strengthen the continent’s role in the global economy. The strategic engagement brought together key figures from the Forum’s leadership and advisory bodies to review its direction and explore ways to expand its influence as a platform for investment, policy dialogue and regional cooperation. Among those present were former President John Agyekum Kufuor, who serves on the Forum’s Strategic Advisory Board; former Minister Akwasi Opong-Fosu, also a board member and Chairman of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre; and Abraham Dwuma Odoom,…

Newly inducted leaders of the Ghana Scout Association have been urged to rebuild the strength and relevance of the movement through unity, commitment, and stronger public visibility. Speaking at the closing ceremony of a three-day training and induction in Accra, immediate past Chair of the African Scout Foundation, Jemima Nartey, stressed that scouting is a voluntary service that demands honesty, discipline, and hard work. She reminded the new executives and board members that taking up leadership in scouting is not just a title, but the beginning of a responsibility to shape young people into responsible adults and contribute to national…

Traders at the Dome Market in Accra are calling for healthcare services to be brought closer to marketplaces, citing high costs and tight work schedules as major barriers to regular medical check-ups. The call came during a free health screening and NHIS registration exercise organised by Women Supporting Women Ghana in collaboration with partners. Some of the traders who took part in the exercise said they rarely visit hospitals because leaving their stalls means losing income for the day. Others explained that the cost of comprehensive health checks at health facilities discourages them from seeking care. According to them, outreach…

President of the Ghana Federation of Traditional Medicine Practitioners Associations, Samuel Ato Duncan, is urging government to pay serious attention to the traditional medicine sector, describing it as a major untapped economic resource. Speaking at the launch of a book on African traditional medicine in Accra, he said the sector could generate not less than 10 billion dollars annually if properly developed and supported. According to him, this can be achieved without the environmental destruction associated with illegal mining, which continues to degrade land and pollute water bodies across the country. He warned that the long-term impact of such environmental…

Ghana’s local governance system is not delivering as expected, not because of a lack of laws, but because those laws are routinely ignored, the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has said. The findings were presented at a national stakeholder workshop held in Accra on Thursday, April 2, following a three-month study into the operations of district assemblies. Speaking at the event, Paul Nana Kwabena Aborampah Mensah, Team Lead for Local and Urban Governance at CDD-Ghana, said the research revealed widespread lapses in accountability across assemblies. “We realised that there are enough laws to regulate district assemblies. However, the laws…

A new partnership between Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) and CELLTEL Network is aiming to reshape how technology is taught and applied in higher education. The move came out of a high-level meeting held at the university, where leaders from both institutions sat down to discuss the future of digital learning in Ghana. The session, led by GCTU’s acting Vice-Chancellor and senior officials, focused on one key issue: how to better prepare students for a fast-changing, tech-driven world. Leading the CELLTEL delegation, Chairman Dr. Prince Kofi Kludjeson pointed to a bigger shift happening beyond Ghana. He said countries across Africa…

The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has warned that Ghana’s anti-corruption fight remains fragile, revealing that efforts to dismantle the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) have not gone away. Speaking at a national dialogue organised by the Ghana Center for Democratic Development in Accra, Mr Agyebeng said the Office came close to being shut down in 2025, even at a time he described as its strongest period of performance. “Politicians don’t want us around. It is that simple,” he stated, pointing to the discomfort the Office creates for political actors. He cautioned that the threat to scrap the OSP is…

Pressure on the children’s ward at Suhum Municipal Hospital is expected to ease following the commissioning of a new medical and wellness centre in the Eastern Region. The facility, funded and built by the US-based non-profit Love Without Walls at a cost of about 340,000 dollars, is set to serve a growing population of more than 180,000 people who rely on the hospital for care. For years, the existing children’s ward has struggled with overcrowding. Health workers have had to manage limited space while attending to a high number of young patients. The new centre is expected to change that,…

A Supreme Court judge, Yonny Kulendi, has underscored the growing importance of migration to global economies, describing it as a key driver of development across countries. He made these remarks in Accra at the launch of a new book, The Immigration Formulae: Rules, Packaging & Strategy, written by lawyer Wonder Victor Kutor. The event took place at the Ghana Shippers Authority in Ridge. Justice Kulendi explained that migration continues to play a critical role in filling labour gaps, particularly in countries with ageing populations. He noted that it not only supports workforce expansion but also fuels innovation and economic activity…

Tension is rising in Sampa in the Bono Region, where a long-running chieftaincy dispute has turned deadly, leaving residents living in fear and uncertainty. At a press briefing on Wednesday, traditional leaders from the Sampa Traditional Area appealed directly to President John Dramani Mahama to step in, warning that the situation is spiraling and could mirror the protracted conflict in Bawku. According to the chiefs, the dispute over the Sampa paramount stool has lingered for nearly twenty years. The matter was referred to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, whose ruling granted the Afia Takyiwaa royal family the right to…