Burning Issues

NDC’s Acting Director of Elections and IT, Mahdi Jibril, has expressed confidence that whoever emerges as the party’s flagbearer for the 2028 general elections will win the presidential election

Gender Minister Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey says the Ministry has deployed a team to Obuasi to address the physical and psychological health needs of the affected students. She describes the incident as a wake-up call for stronger measures to protect young girls in schools, adding that the Ministry is working with the Education Ministry

“Women of this country need someone who can represent them effectively, and I believe I am the right person to do that.” NDC National Women’s Organiser hopeful Betty Krosby Mensah says she is ready to champion women’s interests and ensure Ghanaian women are given the opportunity to excel in leadership.

Deputy Ranking Member on Youth and Sports, Michael Kwasi Aidoo, says Parliament will request an independent public inquiry into the visa scandal when it reconvenes, arguing that the government cannot be solely trusted to investigate the matter.

NPP Director of Communications Dennis Miracles Aboagye has called for Emilia Afi Agbenyo’s removal as Electoral Commission boss, citing her alleged past association with the NDC and participation in its political activities. What does this mean for the debate over the EC’s independence and political neutrality?

If we have to get a licence for pepper spray, we will. The government should legalise the use of pepper spray — Mavis Hawa Koomson, National Women’s Organiser, NPP If we have to get a licence for pepper spray, we will. The government should legalise the use of pepper spray — Mavis Hawa Koomson, National Women’s Organiser, NPP

Reflecting on the aftermath of the NPP elections, Prof. Smart Sarpong says the delegates were looking for some revival in the party, rather than the usual “bookish style.” Could the voting pattern be a sign of the direction the delegates want the NPP to take?

As the NPP prepares for its national officers’ elections, former Manhyia North MP Collins Owusu Amankwah shares his thoughts on the race. He also speaks highly of former General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua, describing him as standing tall among former General Secretaries when it comes to accessibility.

GNAT, NAGRAT and PRETAG say outstanding issues—including promotion arrears, conditions of service and the deprived-area allowance—must be addressed. The unions have also called for concrete action rather than assurances.

The incident at the court grounds has raised questions about the approach used by EOCO. Whether the procedure followed was appropriate and whether the confrontation at the court premises was the right way to handle the matter.