Personal Reflections

Ghana’s political history has been dominated by two parties, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Despite the emergence of smaller parties and independent candidates, the political reality remains that these two parties are likely to remain the principal contenders for the presidency for the foreseeable future. That, however, should not […]

Name: Justice Also Known As: Equality Before the Law Last Seen: Standing proudly beside Democracy, wearing a blindfold and carrying a scale. Date Missing: No one can say for certain. The disappearance was gradual enough that few noticed the exact moment Justice left the room. Suspected Circumstances of Disappearance Justice was last seen, reliably and

Before I begin, let me make another important announcement for the sake of peace in my home. This article is not about my wife. If she laughs while reading it, that is between her and her conscience. Now, gentlemen, let us discuss one of life’s greatest mysteries. Saturday evening. Church is less than twenty-four hours

Before I begin, let me make one thing very clear. This article is not about my wife. If you think it sounds like her, that is entirely your imagination. My wife is a rare exception to everything I am about to write. I value my peace, my dinner, and my place in the house. Now

There is a particular stretch of road between school and home that has become, without either of us planning it, the most honest interview I face all week. Every afternoon I pick up my daughter and her younger brother, and before we have even left the school gate, the questioning begins. How was your day?

Professor Emmanuel Adow Obeng, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, recently told lecturers that many of them are more focused on publishing books and papers than on nurturing and mentoring their students, and that this trend needs to be reversed. He made the remarks at a conference honouring a colleague, a man he

Human beings are created with a desire to matter. We want our lives to count, our work to have meaning, and our efforts to make a difference. There is nothing wrong with that. Neither is it wrong to be known. There is nothing sinful about being respected, celebrated, appreciated, or recognised for genuine achievement. Society

One of the greatest contradictions of modern society is that we often claim to judge actions by principle, yet in reality we judge them by preference. The same act that is condemned today can become acceptable tomorrow, not because the act has changed, but because the people involved have changed. Our standards are remarkably flexible.

Marriage is one of humanity’s oldest and most enduring institutions. Long before governments were established, corporations were formed, or universities were built, marriage existed. According to Scripture, it was instituted by God as the lifelong covenant between a man and a woman, creating a family that serves as the foundation of society. It is a

Poverty is difficult. It brings uncertainty, limits opportunities, and forces people to make painful choices. It deserves compassion, thoughtful policy, and practical support. Yet there is another conversation we rarely have, because it is uncomfortable. Not every problem associated with poverty is caused by a lack of money. Sometimes the greatest obstacle is a mindset