Author: Nana Yaw Cobbina

The University Students’ Association of Ghana (USAG), representing over 300,000 students nationwide, finds itself in the midst of an unprecedented leadership crisis, as repeated election postponements and legal injunctions cast a shadow over its governance. The trouble began at USAG’s annual congress held in September at the Obuasi campus of KNUST, where plans to elect new leaders were derailed by allegations of electoral misconduct. Concerns centered on the USAG President, Patrick Kusi Adu, and his perceived influence over the process. With tensions mounting, the congress was abruptly canceled. A second attempt was scheduled for October at Methodist University in Tema.…

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By Joseph Nana Yaw Cobbina The battle against homosexuality and lesbianism would be won because the originator of the Homosexual Democratic Governance, the United States of America people by voting massively for Ex-President Donald Trump of the Republican Party on November 7th,2024. Speaking at the sidelined of the event, the Founder and Leader of Missionary of the Seventh Day Theocratic World Congregation, Apostle Kadmiel E.H. Agbalenyoh congratulated Anti-LGBTQ+ warriors for fighting a good battle in ensuring that Trump wins massively to prove to the world that they are not in support of that devilish act. According to him, the Seventh…

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By Joseph Nana Yaw Cobbina At a colourful event when the Chiefs, Queen mothers, Wulomei and Woryei gather to officially launch a durbar in honour of Wor Yoomo Naa Ayemuerde foundation, the Greater Accra Regional Minister Hon. Daniel Nii Kwatei Titus Glover, assured the people of the Ga State that the upcoming general elections will be violence-free. He however sent a word of caution to the electorates to avoid electoral violence against each other because “we have only one Ghana and our culture and values needs to be protected.” According to him, he strongly believes that the elections will be…

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Engage Now Africa (ENA) was recently invited to deliver a lecture on Human Trafficking at Ensign Global College. The program, organized by Dr. Sandra Kurshitor, a lecturer at the college, was held as a hybrid event, with over 30 participants joining via Zoom and 20 attending in person. The lecture was led by the Director of ENA, Mr. Afasi Komla, and supported by the End Modern Slavery (EMS) Team. This lecture came at a pivotal moment, as the introduction of the Public Health Approach in combating human trafficking has underscored the urgent need for public health personnel to play an…

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By Joseph Nana Yaw Cobbina At a joint statement by the heads of private schools to protest against government over the 30% priority placement system to thrives on their rights and freedom. Speaking at a news conference held in Accra, to address their concerns, Pro.Damasus Tuurosong, hinted that when the rights of children are violated; when a section of the Ghanaian child is discriminated against, everyone must be concerned. According to him, the significant roles the non-state sector plays in providing quality education to many underserved communities. By prioritizing public school students for the limited spaces in top-tier SHSs, the…

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By Joseph Nana Yaw Cobbina All of kusaug and the people of Bawku are in deep pain. Since November 2021, our people have felt abandoned and betrayed by the state. Speaking at a news conference held in Accra, the President of Kusaug People Congress (KPC), Rev. Prof. John Azumah has stated emphatically that the conflict has dragged on all this while because of government inaction, mixed messaging and complicity. It is under the watch of the current government that Mamprusis in Bawku performed a funeral of a deposed chief who died way back in 1981. According to him, all the…

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By Joseph Nana Yaw Cobbina The global spread of Cholera is an important reminder of the critical importance of access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene. Speaking in an interview the Municipal Chief Executive of Prestea Huni Valley Hon Isaac Dasmani emphasized that there are more than 1.4million people die each year from diseases associated with lack of access to safe drinking water, insufficient sanitation, and poor hygiene. Without a protected drinking water source, a proper toilet or latrine and hand-washing facilities with soap and water billions of people are vulnerable not only to Cholera transmission but numerous infectious diseases…

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On October 4th, a sensitization program on human trafficking was conducted at Asesewa Secondary School, organized by Engage Now Africa in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service, Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, National Headquarters and Economic Organized Crime Office (EOCO). This initiative aimed to educate students about the risks and realities of trafficking, fostering awareness and prevention strategies in the community. The program began with a comprehensive overview of human trafficking, including its definition, types, and prevalence in Ghana. Participants learned about the various methods traffickers use to exploit vulnerable individuals, emphasizing the importance of awareness in preventing such crimes. The discussion…

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A fierce land dispute in Otano, Adenta Municipality, Greater Accra, has sparked a legal battle between Spedee Empire Company Limited and Roberta Ama Anokye-Edwards, a U.S.-based Ghanaian lawyer. The case, now in court, centers on claims of unlawful land acquisition, the use of landguards, and alleged political interference, turning the spotlight on growing concerns about land ownership disputes in Ghana’s capital. At the heart of the conflict is a parcel of land located in Otano, measuring approximately 0.62 acres. Spedee Empire, a Ghanaian-owned company, claims to have acquired the land legally from the Akwraboye Doku family, the recognized allodial owners.…

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Friday, 18th October 2024, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Urology and Nephrology Centre of Excellence at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, marking a major step forward in Ghana’s healthcare system. The new Centre is set to provide critical care for patients suffering from urological and nephrological conditions, offering advanced treatments that were previously unavailable in the country. The facility is expected to reduce the need for patients to travel abroad for specialized care, while also positioning Ghana as a hub for medical tourism in the West African sub-region. The Urology and Nephrology Centre of Excellence, constructed at a…

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Three civil society organisations (CSOs), Wacam, Centre for Public Interest Law (CEPIL), and Centre for Environmental Impact Analysis (CEIA), are calling for a collective action against the devastating effects of surface mining, including galamsey in the country. They stated that this action must involve diverse stakeholders, such as clergy, churches, workers, market women and men, media, and traditional authorities, to hold governments accountable. In a joint statement signed by the Executive Directors: Mr. Augustine Niber of CEPIL, Dr. Samuel Obiri of CEIA, and Mr. Kwaku Afari, Technical Director of Wacam, the groups highlighted the destructive impact of Ghana’s current mining…

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By Joseph Nana Yaw Cobbina The 5th cohort graduation of Kayayei empowerment programme which facelift 620 women through skills training. Speaking at the graduation ceremony the deputy CEO of NEIP Madam Abigail Swad Laryea, emphasizing that the cohort Kayayei Skills Empowerment Programme, was a vision initiated by Vice-President of the Republic of Ghana H.E.Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, which was recently celebrated in a grandstyle. According to her, the initiative is aimed at empowering Kayayei through skills training and into the informal sector businesses. Madam Laryea hinted that ever since the project was initiatived it has trained 3,000 women through various business…

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