.By a Correspondent God in His wisdom has blessed many hands with bountiful riches, but about 97% of such affluent men and women tend to limit their wealth to themselves, family, boyfriends and girlfriends whilst thousands of people wallow in abject poverty, impoverishment, destitution and hunger. But for Dr Evans Kofi Kwafo, the Chief Executive […]
Education
A call for accountability: Retired Educationist’s charge to Akuffo Addo on the free Senior High School policy.
By King Amoah In a recent address that has stirred discussions across Ghana, retired educationist Richmond Okyere has directed a potent message to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Mm Okyere, speaking in an interview in Kumasi, urged the President to acknowledge the shortcomings of his government’s Free Senior High School (FSHS) policy, rather than continuing […]
Free education policies under scrutiny: A retired teachers perspective on indiscipline in Ghana schools.
By King Amoah In recent years, the implementation of free education policies in Ghana has been touted as a significant step towards equity and accessibility in education. However, Mr. James Buckle, a retired teacher with decades of experience in the field, raises critique regarding the effectiveness of these policies in promoting discipline and academic integrity […]
” Neglected futures” T T. Kamara condemns Hon Alhassan Tampuli for failing to invest in education in the Kpantinga Zone leaving children without basic school classroom furniture while promoting political handouts.
T.T. Kamara has extended his fierce criticism of Hon. Alhassan Tampuli, MP for Gushegu, pointing out that the MP has failed to build any schools or add classroom blocks in the Kpatinga Zone since taking office. Kamara highlights that while other MPs provide textbooks and uniforms to students, there is nothing to show for Tampuli’s […]
Assemblyman calls on government over ‘death trap’ JHS block.
The Assembly Member for Kunkumso- Bankromisa electoral area in the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Constituency, Hon. Isaac Amaning has sounded the alarm over the deplorable state of the Junior High School (JHS) block in the area, labeling it a “death trap,”. This dire situation underscores the need for urgent attention from the government to ensure the safety and […]
DCE of Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira district breaks ground for new three unit classroom block construction at Akyease.
By Joel Donkoh Nana Kwaku Abban, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira in the Central Region, has officially broken grounds for the construction of a three-unit classroom block with office space at Akyeasi D/A Primary School. He emphasized that the project symbolizes the district assembly’s commitment, alongside NPP parliamentary candidate Mr. […]
Drip Scandal; How the drip contract was unconcionably inflated by over US$ 102 million (Ghs1.6 billion)
Our ongoing special parliamentary oversight on the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government’s District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) has revealed a scary tale of unconscionable inflationary pricing on a nation wrecking scale. In part one of the DRIP Scandal exposé, incontrovertible evidence was provided about how the hitherto unknown elephantine US$178.7million (GHS2.8billion) DRIP contract was not awarded competitively but […]
C/R: DCE/PC cut sod for the construction of ultra modern two unit KG block at Ayedwe.
By Joel Donkoh. The District Chief Executive for Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira District, Hon. Nana Kwaku Abban, in collaboration with Mr. Lawrence Kwabina Agyinsam, the NPP parliamentary candidate have broken ground for the construction of a new kindergarten block in the Ayedwe communit. The project is aimed at providing access to early childhood education, and […]
Mahama’s administration will ensure that every university student has a bed.
By Anthony Obeng Afranie In an era where education is the cornerstone of progress, ensuring that every university student has access to comfortable and adequate living conditions is crucial for fostering academic success. Former President John Mahama who is also the National Democratic Congress’ 2024 presidential candidate has unveiled a visionary pledge aimed at transforming […]
Assemblyman introduces compulsory education policy with strict penalties for non-compliance in Kwabodi No.1.
By Egya Dan, Our Eastern regional correspondent reports: In a bold move to address the alarming trend of school absenteeism in the Awimasu District, the Assemblyman for Kwabodi No.1, Hon. Prince Boadi, popularly known as “Kofi K,” has initiated a new educational policy that mandates attendance in schools, imposing severe consequences on both parents and […]