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1. Our laws uphold two cardinal principles of justice—so fundamental are these rules that they are regarded as “natural.” One of these, which is the subject of my reflection today, is the principle that no person should be judged without the opportunity to be heard.

This is not a story I tell often, but after hearing of a group of armed soldiers forcibly entering the home of a former Finance Minister, Kenneth Ofori-Atta and searching it thoroughly, I think I should tell this story, for what it is worth.

1. Ghana’s new President has reduced the number of government ministries to 23 from the previous 30 in line with his campaign promises.

The Supreme Court decision released this afternoon is interesting. The majority decision raises a number of legal issues. Since this is a public and not legal platform I will discuss the most basic but fundamental issue for debate.

The Speaker of Parliament is enjoined under the 1992 Constitution to obey and enforce the decisions and orders of the Supreme Court following the Court’s unanimous dismissal of his application on 30th October 2024 to set aside the processes and proceedings in the suit brought by Alexander Afenyo Markin (the Majority Leader) against him and the Attorney-General, and further to vacate the orders of the Court dated 18th October 2024 staying the execution of the ruling of the Speaker of Parliament dated 17th October 2024 declaring vacant the seats of four named Members of Parliament pending the final determination of the suit, as unmeritorious.

Dear Mr. Speaker, a while ago, I published an open letter to the Chief Justice of our Republic, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo.

He broke down in tears when I removed my face mask at his bedside. It was Monday 11:30 am. The mask was part of the visitor’s costume at the theatre. His name: Haruna Rasheed Osman, Nasara Coordinator for the New Patriotic Party, Agona West. Why the tears?

Tempers are high in Ogyakrom.

Generally, when an obligation is imposed on a person or entity, the proof of breach rests on producing sufficient evidence to show the duty-bound person or entity failed to perform the imposed obligation. In law, the pursuit of such a claim will result in an action for negligence, requiring the proof of duty owed, the breach of such duty, and its resulting damage.

Traffic in Accra reached its peak last Friday, 11th. If you were going to Accra through the Independence Ave, your best bet was the Nima Highway, if cattle were not on duty grazing.

In today’s digital age, businesses across industries handle vast amounts of personal data from customers, employees, and partners. This data is vital for operations, marketing, customer service, and decision-making. However, with this privilege comes the serious responsibility of managing personal data in a secure, lawful, and transparent manner.

The advent of text-to-video AI is more than a technological innovation; it represents a fundamental change in storytelling. This technology fundamentally transforms written content into vibrant, engaging videos with minimal human involvement.

As the digital assets ecosystem in Ghana evolves, firms operating within or seeking to expand into this space must prepare for impending regulatory oversight.

Imagine walking into a store, casually picking up what you need, and simply walking out without ever reaching for your wallet or smartphone. No lines, no fumbling for cash or cards—just a smooth, effortless transaction that feels completely natural.

Financing sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) projects has always come with its own set of hurdles. It is not just about raising the funds—it is also about ensuring that the money is used effectively and delivers measurable impact.

The challenge of providing affordable housing to the majority of citizens is a pressing issue in many countries, particularly in Ghana. The soaring prices of homes can be largely attributed to the rising costs of building materials.

Over the years, businesses have relied on the innovative power of “software” to manage their processes and deliver tailored services. In its earliest form, “software” and its related products were offered primarily as “executable programs” installed for “on-premise” uses only.

Low and ominous rumblings are vibrating up and down banking halls in Ghana. There is some kind of gig going on with treasury bills that smells a bit off.

Sunday marked a monumental watershed for the New Patriotic Party, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and, in a small but deeply spiritual way, for me personally.  Its commemorative relevance could not have been lost on keen observers that it was the one most significant event that symbolised that for the NPP the baton of leadership has, indeed, been passed on.

On 26th January 2021, an arbitration panel sitting in London, ruled against Ghana in a dispute between the country and a subsidiary of Swiss energy trading giant, Trafigura, about an aborted 107 MW power plant. 

A first of its kind

In the not-so-distant past, banking often meant enduring long queues, paperwork, and rigid operating hours just to perform basic transactions like transferring money or checking balances.

If my memory serves me right, I think it is about four weeks ago that I heard on radio the voice of an insurance expert explaining some of the intricate problems confronting the industry in Ghana.

The recent Founders Day was rather uneventful since nobody found a founder in the neighborhood.

Fueling business growth and expansion requires huge financial outlays. Whether it's securing capital for a startup to launch a groundbreaking product or providing working capital for an established business to seize new opportunities, the right infusion of funds can be a game-changer.

Employer-worker relationships have become complex as the labour market evolves making it difficult to sometimes determine the rights and duties owe to each other.

Let the People have the Phones!

Democracy, as we have learned, is not a one-size-fits-all; different regions of the world have various forms of democracy.

To hear the government tell it, its “flagship” Free Senior High School (FSHS) programme has been so successful that it must be protected through legislation before the December 2024 elections to prevent “evil” John Mahama from messing it up if he should return to power in 2025. 

A battle over cement pricing in Ghana reached a new stage this week when the Chamber of Cement Manufacturers (COCMAG) hit back at proposed government regulation.