By Joyce Danso

Accra, May 11, GNA – The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has donated GHC5,000, assorted food items, and toiletries to the Osu Children’s Home in Accra as part of activities marking this year’s Mother’s Day celebrations. 

The donation, spearheaded by the GBA Women’s Forum, was jointly presented by Mrs Shiela Minkah-Premo, President of the Forum, and Mrs Afua Ghartey, President of the Association. 

Mrs Ghartey noted that the gesture was part of the Association’s commitment to giving back to society, especially on a day as significant as Mother’s Day. 

“Mother’s Day is a special day for the Bar, and we celebrate it nationwide. All the regional Bar associations are undertaking similar donations to institutions across the country,” she said. 

 “It is important that as lawyers, we go beyond the courtrooms to engage with and support the vulnerable in our communities.” 

She emphasised the importance of inspiring the children, stating that: “Some of these children may one day become lawyers. We are here to bless them with what we have and celebrate the day with them.” 

Mrs Ghartey said the Association had been donating to institutions over the past four years and urged other institutions, particularly churches, to emulate the GBA’s initiative.“We have more than enough in our homes. Let us share with those who don’t have, so they too can progress in life,” she said. 

“Our churches should also come on board, so that these children will one day testify that someone’s visit inspired them to become who they are.” 

Madam Priscilla Asare, a Social Worker at the Home, received the items on behalf of the Manager and expressed gratitude to the GBA for the continued support. 

She noted that Mother’s Day was special to the children, as they were being nurtured and groomed by dedicated caregivers at the facility. 

The Osu Children’s Home is a government-run residential facility that caters for the welfare of orphaned and vulnerable children. 

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Alhassan Suhuyini, Member of Parliament for Tamale North

The Member of Parliament for Tamale North, Alhassan Suhuyini, has urged embattled Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo to consider resigning from her position, even if she is ultimately exonerated from ongoing processes aimed at her removal from office.

Speaking on Pan African TV on May 10, 2025, regarding the controversies surrounding the Chief Justice’s removal proceedings, the legislator asserted that her perceived biases towards the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) have been exposed.

“Even after this process, if the CJ is exonerated, my advice to her is that she should resign,” Suhuyini stated.

“The conduct and the words of the NPP have compromised her. Her partisan integrity has completely been compromised because of the way the NPP have behaved in this matter,” he said.

The MP further contended that the NPP’s alleged politicisation of the issue, coupled with the Chief Justice’s apparent lack of discomfort with it, has led to a perception of bias among the public.

“They have been playing politics with it, and she seems not to be uncomfortable with that. So, it gives every average fair-minded Ghanaian that impression that she is one of them,” Suhuyini argued.

“While there is nothing wrong with being with the NPP, it also means that her bias has become quite apparent,” he added.

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First Lady Lordina Dramani Mahama, has extended warm wishes and deep appreciation to Ghanaian mothers and women in a heartfelt message to mark this year’s Mother’s Day celebration.

In a statement, Mrs. Mahama praised the unwavering love, strength, and sacrifices of mothers across the country, describing them as “the pillars of our homes and the heartbeat of our nation.”

She spoke of the critical role mothers play in nurturing families, shaping communities, and laying the foundation for a compassionate society.

“Mothers nurture the future,” she said. “Our nurturing hands, wise counsel, and unconditional assistance foster strong families and communities.”

Recognising the challenges many mothers face daily, Mrs. Mahama expressed solidarity with women striving to build better lives for their families, and stressed the strong link between the well-being of homes and the broader progress and stability of the nation.

She also reiterated what she says is the shared vision she holds with her husband, President John Dramani Mahama, to create a Ghana where every family can thrive.

“He is also dedicated to positioning Ghana as a preferred destination for local and international investment and business, ultimately aimed at improving the living conditions for all Ghanaians and ensuring a brighter future for our children.”

Mrs. Mahama reaffirmed her commitment to empowering women and vulnerable groups through the Lordina Foundation, which she said continues to support skills training, advocate for women’s rights, and provide critical assistance to children and persons living with HIV/AIDS.

Healthcare, especially maternal and child health, remains a top priority for the First Lady, who emphasised ongoing efforts to improve healthcare infrastructure, with a focus on providing fully equipped maternity and children’s wards in hospitals nationwide.

“Ensuring that mothers receive the best possible care during pregnancy and childbirth, and that our children have access to quality health services, is a cause very close to my heart,” she said.

As Ghana joins the world to honour mothers, Mrs. Mahama said the sacrifices, strength, and love of mothers are seen, valued, and deeply appreciated by families, communities, and nation.

She wished all Ghanaian mothers a joyful and peaceful celebration.

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Professor Ransford Gyampo, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA), has called on the leadership of the Ghana Police Service to continue the implementation of the 2024 directive against harassment of drivers on the transit corridor.

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) in 2024 issued directives to the Ghana Police Service to cease harassing transit drivers, particularly those transporting goods between Tema and other major cities, to stop unprofessional conduct, extortion, and other malpractices that had been reported along transit corridors.

Professor Gyampo, in a speech read on his behalf by Prince Henry Ankrah, the deputy CEO in charge of operations, during a workshop for transit truck drivers, commended the police for the directive.

He said the directive significantly reduced the police harassment of transit truck drivers and delays along the country’s transit corridor.

“The Authority hopes that the directive will continue to be enforced to positively impact the haulage of transit,” he said.

He added that in line with the implementation of its memoranda of understanding with the three Sahelian landlocked countries, the GSA has since 2018 undertaken quarterly fact-finding missions along the major transit corridors in the country.

These exercises, he said, had unearthed serious infractions of Ghana’s Road Traffic Regulations, harassment of truck drivers, malpractices at Axle Load Stations, extortion, and deplorable road conditions, among others.

He said the findings of such trips were shared with relevant agencies to address the challenges identified and revealed that the outcome of the latest fact-finding trip undertaken in March 2025 on the Tema Hamile corridor recorded the 67 police stops made up of 46 permanent barriers and 21 temporary barriers.

He added that seven customs checkpoints between Nsutem and Hamile were recorded, while eight Immigration checkpoints, and six Axle Load stations were seen.

According to him, the authority had collaborated with the police administration to conduct sensitisation seminars for police officers along the corridors, adding that the seminars had contributed to improving the interface between police personnel and haulage truck drivers along the corridor.

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The Passport Head Office at Ridge in Accra has been temporarily shut down following a reported attack by a group of aggrieved Zongo youth demanding the immediate release of their passports ahead of the Hajj pilgrimage.

The incident occurred on the night of Friday, May 9, when a group of young men reportedly stormed the premises, insisting their passports be issued without delay.

According to sources, the situation quickly escalated as attempts by officials to explain the ongoing processing procedures failed to calm the crowd.

“No explanation to the angry mob was satisfactory to them,” a source said.

As tensions heightened, the Director of Passports and a foreign consultant—brought in to expedite passport processing for Hajj pilgrims were forced to flee for their safety.

This development follows a recent initiative launched by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to introduce a 24-hour passport service, aimed at reducing processing time to 15 days and clearing existing backlogs.

The initiative also included a shift system, allowing staff to work around the clock, along with a new courier delivery option to enhance service efficiency.

However, at 1:54 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, operations at the Ridge office appeared to be at a standstill.

Only one plainclothes security officer was stationed at the gate, while two foreign nationals were seen exiting the building.

Sources say security on the night of the incident was inadequate, with just two police officers on duty, who were reportedly overwhelmed by the crowd.

“They were overwhelmed by the numbers. There were over 20 well-built men who came on motorbikes,” a witness revealed.

It remains unclear when passport services at the Ridge Head Office will resume, as an official police complaint had not been filed at the time of reporting.

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Ghana U20 forward Jerry Afriyie has once again demonstrated his unwavering commitment to the national team as he prepares to fly back to Cairo on Sunday to rejoin the Black Satellites ahead of their crucial Africa U20 Cup of Nations quarter-final showdown against host nation Egypt.

Just 24 hours earlier, the in-form striker delivered a match-saving performance for his club CD Lugo in Spain’s Primera Federación, scoring a dramatic late equalizer and providing an assist in a 2-2 draw against Gimnàstic.

GHANAsoccernet.com can confirm that Afriyie will depart Spain on Sunday to link up with his Ghanaian teammates as they prepare for Monday’s all-important clash — a match that will determine whether Ghana can book a spot at the FIFA U20 World Cup for the first time in over a decade.

Afriyie had previously left Ghana’s camp following a mutual agreement between CD Lugo and the Ghana Football Association, allowing him to support his club during a difficult run in the Spanish lower division. His return proved pivotal as Lugo climbed to 15th on the league table with Saturday’s result.

The 18-year-old has become a vital asset for both club and country, earning praise for his consistency and impact. He was instrumental in Ghana’s progression to the knockout stages of the tournament, providing the decisive assist in the win over reigning champions Senegal.

Afriyie missed Ghana’s group stage finale against the Central African Republic due to his club commitment, but his imminent return is seen as a major boost for Desmond Offei’s side as they aim to return to the global stage.

Ghana face Egypt on Monday in a high-stakes quarter-final encounter, with World Cup qualification hanging in the balance — and Afriyie’s presence could prove decisive once again.

The first eight teams to have qualified for the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 in five of the events being contested at the World Athletics Relays Guangzhou 25 have been confirmed following the opening day of competition.

A total of 14 teams in each of the women’s and men’s 4x100m and 4x400m plus the mixed 4x400m in Guangzhou this weekend (10-11 May) automatically qualify for places at the World Championships in Tokyo in September.

In the men’s 4x100m and men’s 4x400m, the top two teams in each of the four heats per event secured spots for their respective World Relays finals on Sunday, while also booking their tickets for Tokyo. In the women’s 4x100m, women’s 4x400m and mixed 4x400m, the first two teams in each of the three heats plus the two teams with the next fastest times all qualified.

Three federations – Great Britain & Northern Ireland, South Africa and USA – each qualified four teams for Tokyo.

The session started with the heats of the mixed 4x100m, making its global debut in Guangzhou, and was followed by the first World Championships qualifiers in the mixed 4x400m. USA lived up to their status as the favourites, winning their heat by more than a second to secure their place in Tokyo.

USA also led the first round in the women’s 4x400m, while South Africa topped the list in the men’s 4x400m. Spain surprised in the women’s 4x100m, running a national record, while South Africa and Japan ran the same world-leading time to win their men’s 4x100m heats.

In the finals on Sunday, teams will compete for prize money and preferential World Championships lane seeding positions. All other teams will race in the additional round to attempt to qualify for Tokyo.

Following the qualification of 14 teams per event in Guangzhou, the remaining two places for Tokyo in each will be awarded based on top lists during the qualification period (25 February 2024 to 24 August 2025).

Teams qualified for Tokyo and competing in the finals on Sunday

Women’s 4x100m
Belgium, Canada, Germany, Great Britain & NI, Jamaica, Netherlands, Spain, United States

Men’s 4x100m
Canada, Italy, Germany, Great Britain & NI, Japan, Poland, South Africa, United States

Women’s 4x400m
Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, South Africa, Spain, United States

Men’s 4x400m
Belgium, Botswana, China, France, Great Britain & NI, Kenya, Portugal, South Africa

Mixed 4x400m
Australia, Belgium, Great Britain & NI, Ireland, Kenya, Poland, South Africa, United States

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Dr Emmanuel Akwetey, Executive Director of the Institute for Democratic Governance

Executive Director of the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG), Dr Emmanuel Akwettey, has called for a full-scale, independent investigation into explosive allegations made by the former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau (NSB), Kwabena Adu-Boahene, regarding the disbursement of GH₵49 million.

“These are not mere rumours,” Dr Akwettey stated during an appearance on Newsfile on JoyNews, addressing the serious claims outlined in a memo from Adu-Boahene, which alleged that substantial sums of money were diverted for political and presidential purposes.

“When GH₵8.3 million is said to have been channelled to one political party, and GH₵5.1 million to presidential aides, we cannot simply shrug this off,” he emphasized.

Akwettey urged the Attorney-General and relevant security agencies to thoroughly investigate the matter. “Every cedi that has been mentioned must be accounted for,” he stressed.

He warned that inaction would come at a high cost to public trust. “If we allow these accusations to linger without verification, we risk undermining confidence in our national security apparatus and the rule of law.”

Dr Akwetey further called for the probe to be conducted carefully and free from political interference. “Let us ensure that this process is neither politicised nor rushed. The Ghanaian people deserve clarity and accountability—only then can we move forward with confidence.”

Ghana and Egypt have been regular combatants at the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations, marking their seventh meeting at the finals with a quarter-final at the Suez Stadium on Monday (kick-off 18:00 local time / 15:00 GMT).

Both nations have won three of their previous six encounters, with one victory each coming via penalties.

In 1991, Egypt, as hosts, defeated Ghana 1-0 in the semi-finals and went on to win their second title. Ghana responded two years later, overcoming Egypt 3-1 in the semi-finals before claiming their first championship.

The teams met again in the 1997 group stage, where Ghana secured a 1-0 win and advanced alongside Morocco, while Egypt was eliminated.

In the 2001 semi-finals, Ghana triumphed on penalties after a 1-1 draw, eventually finishing as runners-up. Egypt earned a 2-1 group stage win over Ghana in 2013, with both sides progressing.

They met again in the final, which ended 1-1, with Egypt winning the penalty shootout 5-4 to lift the title.

On three occasions – 1991, 1993, and 2013 – the winner of this fixture went on to win the tournament. Only once, in 1997, have they met before the final and neither side reached it. In all other pre-final meetings, at least one of the two progressed to the final.

GHANA FACTS
·       Ghana topped Group C after a 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo, followed by consecutive 1-0 wins over Senegal and the Central African Republic. This is their third quarterfinal appearance, following 1989 and 2021.

·       In direct knockout matches at the finals since 1991, Ghana has played 10 games, winning seven and drawing three (including shootout outcomes). This is the 10th time Ghana has advanced beyond the group stage in a tournament with a group format.

·       In their previous two quarterfinal appearances, both games were decided on penalties. In 1989, they beat Algeria 3-0 in the first leg but lost the second leg by the same scoreline, eventually losing the shootout 5-4.

·       In 2021, a 1-1 draw against Cameroon was followed by a 4-2 penalty shootout win. A win in this quarterfinal would mark Ghana’s 10th semi-final appearance.

·       They have reached the last four in three of their last four tournament appearances – in 2013, 2015, and 2021 – failing only in 2019.

·       Ghana has been involved in six penalty shootouts at the finals, winning three and losing three. Their wins came against Egypt in the 2001 semi-finals (1-1, 6-5 on penalties), Mali in the 2013 semi-finals (0-0, 4-2), and Cameroon in the 2021 quarterfinals (1-1, 4-2).

·       Losses include the 1989 quarterfinal (5-4 to Algeria), 1997 semi-final (5-4 to South Africa), and the 2013 final against Egypt (5-4).

·       Against host nations, Ghana has only lost once – 1-0 to Egypt in the 1991 semi-finals. Since then, they’ve won four straight group games against hosts: Mauritius (1993), Morocco (1997), Rwanda (2009), and Algeria (2013), with the first two games ending 1-0 and the latter two 2-0.

·       Ghana scored just three goals in their three group games – their lowest return since 2003, when they also netted three times and were eliminated. This is the fewest goals they’ve scored in a group stage while still progressing to the knockout rounds. Their three goals at the current edition have come from three different players.

EGYPT FACTS
·       Egypt, seeking their second semi-final appearance as hosts after their 1991 title, began with a 1-0 win over South Africa, followed by a 4-1 loss to Sierra Leone, a 0-0 draw with Zambia, and a 1-0 victory over Tanzania. They finished third in Group A to reach the quarterfinals.

·       This is Egypt’s fifth quarterfinal appearance. In previous two-legged quarterfinals, they progressed only once, beating Zimbabwe 3-1 on aggregate in 1981. In 1983, they beat Guinea at home but lost 1-0 away and were eliminated on penalties (8-7). In 1987, they lost 5-2 on aggregate to Nigeria, and in 1989, a 2-0 first-leg loss to Mali followed by a 3-1 home win saw them eliminated on away goals.

·       Victory here would take Egypt to an eighth semi-final, with prior appearances in 1981, 1991, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2011, and 2013. This is the first time since 2013 they have advanced beyond the group stage, having exited in 2017 and 2023.

·       Egypt’s last knockout game at the finals was a 2-0 semi-final win over Nigeria in 2013. Since 1991, they’ve played six direct knockout games – all semi-finals – winning four and losing two, both on penalties. They’ve never lost a direct knockout match in open play in that span.

·       Egypt’s four penalty shootouts since 1991 have resulted in two wins and two losses. They lost to Ghana in 2001 (1-1, 6-5) and beat Benin in 2005 (1-1, 3-1) and Cameroon in 2011 (0-0, 4-2). Their last shootout win came in the 2013 final against Ghana (1-1, 5-4).

·       In their 1-0 win over Tanzania, Egypt held just 38.8% possession – their second-lowest of the tournament after their 38.4% possession in the win over South Africa.

·       They are the only quarter-finalists to advance with a negative goal difference and have the lowest shot conversion rate among all quarterfinalists at just 7.14%.

By Simon Asare

Accra, May 11, GNA – The 26th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards(TGMAs) was held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre.

King Promise took home the coveted Artist of the Year award, edging out the likes of Stonebwoy, King Paluta, Team Eternity, Kweku Smoke, Black Sherif and Joe Mettle.

Numerous artistes also received awards in various categories under the year of review.

Below is the full List of winners:

Artiste of the Year – King Promise

Most Popular Song of the Year – King Paluta (Aseda)

Best New Artiste – Beeztrap KOTM

Record of the Year – Ayisi

Best Reggae Song – Stonebwoy (Psalm 23)

Best Reggae Artiste – Stonebwoy

Best Hiphop/Hiplife Artiste – Kweku Smoke

Album/EP of the Year – King Promise

Group of the Year – Team Eternity

Best Gospel Artiste – Joe Mettle

Songwriter of the Year – Kofi Kinaata

Highlife Song of the Year – King Paluta

Hiplife Song of the Year – Tulenkey ft Beeztrap KOTM (Feeling).

Best Male Vocal Performance – Joe Mettle

Best Female Vocal Performance- Esther Goodwyll

Best Rap Performance – Kweku Smoke

Best Hiphop Song – Kweku Smoke (Holy Gost)

Best Afgrobeat Song – OlivetheBoy (Asylum)

Best Hiplife/Hiphop Artiste – Kweku Smoke

Best Highlife Artiste – Fameye

Best Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste – King Promise

Best Afropop Song – King Promise (Paris)

Collaboration of the Year – Kidi ft Blacl Sherif (Lomo Lomo)

Int. Collaboration of the Year – Diana Hamilton ft Mercy Chinwe (Doing of the Lord)

Best Music Video – Stonebwoy (Jejereje)

Unsung Artiste of the Year – Yaw Darling

Producer of the Year – King Paluta,Kendy Beatz

Music for Good – Epixode

Lifetime Achievement Award: Yaw Sarpong

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Afrobeat sensation King Promise emerged as the biggest winner at the 26th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA).

He clinched the coveted Artiste of the Year title in a night filled with glamour, electrifying performances, and heartfelt tributes to Ghana’s music legends.

The event, held at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre on Saturday, May 10, saw King Promise beat stiff competition from Stonebwoy, Black Sheriff, Kwaku Smoke, King Paluta, Joe Mettle, and Gospel group Team Eternity. He took home the top honour.

Other winners of other categories include Beeztrom Kotm, who won the Best New Artiste of the Year, and Stonebowy, who won the Best Reggae/ Dancehall Artiste of the Year.

Mario César Martins de Camargo (M) among other members of the club

President-Elect of Rotary International (RIPE), Mario César Martins de Camargo, has reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to working closely with the government of Ghana and key public institutions to advance national development.

Speaking during his official visit to Ghana—part of a broader tour of selected African countries on May 10, 2025—Camargo emphasized the importance of partnerships in achieving Rotary’s mission of peace and community transformation.

“One of the main purposes of this visit is to promote the concept of partnership—partnership between Rotary, the government, and public institutions such as hospitals, environmental agencies, and microeconomic development bodies. These are areas of focus through which we can promote peace and sustainable development,” he stated.

He highlighted Rotary’s ongoing contributions to education and empowerment, noting that the organization has awarded scholarships to more than 2,000 students.

“We have an agenda of positive actions,” he added.

As part of the visit, Rotary International District 9104 (Ghana) concluded a major fundraising campaign aimed at supporting key development initiatives in education, health, sanitation, and community development.

The campaign, which included a public raffle, ended with Kafui Kofi Karnu winning a brand-new saloon car.

District Governor Maame Hagan officially handed over the vehicle and assured the public of the transparency of the process.

“The National Lottery Authority handled all regulatory aspects. It was fair, and he genuinely won,” she said.

Governor Hagan also revealed that while the campaign targeted GH¢1 million, it succeeded in raising about half that amount.

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The 2025 edition of Ghana’s most anticipated music awards event, the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs), is officially underway.

As is tradition, the red-carpet session has begun, with hosts engaging guests to share their expectations for the night.

The spotlight is firmly on the highly coveted ‘Artiste of the Year’ category, which features a keenly contested race between top gospel and secular artistes.

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President John Dramani Mahama’s return to Ghana’s highest office has crossed the 120-day mark, and across the diaspora, a quiet but firm verdict is forming: this time feels different. From Toronto to Frankfurt, London to Accra, Ghanaians abroad are expressing cautious optimism—tempered with a reminder that Ghana’s greatest challenge may not be policy, but people.

In conversations with Ghanaians living overseas—many of whom contribute to the nation’s economy through remittances, trade, and professional networks—a common theme emerges: Mahama has brought calm and focus back to governance. But unless the national mindset changes alongside political leadership, even the best policies will struggle to take root.

A More Measured Presidency; Mahama’s leadership style since returning to power has been widely noted for its maturity and discipline. In contrast to the political turbulence of recent years, his presidency so far has been defined by steadiness over spectacle.

“He’s not reacting to noise or playing to the gallery,” says Amma Opoku, a lawyer based in London. “He’s governing like someone who’s learned from the past—and we’re seeing a more thoughtful, deliberate approach.”

For a diaspora long frustrated by instability and political grandstanding, Mahama’s tone is being interpreted as a reset: one that puts governance over gamesmanship.

Economic Foundations: Fragile, But Stabilizing; On the economic front, early moves by Mahama’s administration have been met with cautious approval. The cedi has shown signs of resilience, with slight gains against both the dollar and the euro in recent weeks—offering some relief in a country still recovering from inflation and debt pressures.

“There’s no miracle at play, but we’re seeing consistency,” says Kwame Badu, a Ghanaian financial analyst in Frankfurt. “Even small signals—currency stability, coordinated messaging—matter. Confidence starts with discipline.”

Yet as Ghanaians abroad know all too well, numbers on paper don’t always match prices in the market. A drop in the dollar means little if local traders continue to inflate costs. This disconnect, they say, is not about economics—it’s about culture.

The Real Crisis: Attitude and Accountability; Despite the cautious optimism, many Ghanaians abroad voice a growing concern: the everyday mindset back home. From inflated pricing to cutting corners in public service, there’s worry that too many citizens are unwilling to change—even when government is trying to lead responsibly.

Kwadwo Aninakwaa, an economist in Frankfurt, puts it bluntly:

“If the dollar falls and importers don’t reduce their prices, the economy becomes unmanageable. Policies alone won’t save us. The people have to cooperate. If not, everything eventually fails.”

This frustration is echoed across diaspora circles—from family WhatsApp groups to professional forums. The sentiment is clear: Ghana can’t move forward if its citizens are pulling in different directions.

“We love Ghana, but we must admit—we have a mindset problem,” says Adjoa Mensah, a teacher in Montreal. “Everyone wants change, but few want to change themselves. Until we take responsibility as individuals, no president—no matter how capable—can succeed.”

The Role of the Diaspora: Eager to Engage; President Mahama’s consistent engagement with the diaspora is another factor fueling hope. From recognising dual citizens to supporting diaspora investment channels, his administration has long acknowledged the potential of Ghanaians abroad—not just as remittance senders, but as development partners.

“There’s a renewed sense of openness,” says Yaw Sarpong, a Ghanaian tech entrepreneur in New Jersey. “We’ve been waiting for the chance to contribute meaningfully. Now it feels like that door might stay open.”

But even here, diaspora voices caution that goodwill must be matched by practical policy frameworks that make it easier to return, invest, and collaborate.

The Road Ahead: A Second Chance, But Not a Guarantee; After 120 days, the Mahama presidency appears to be laying a solid foundation—one that’s calm, pragmatic, and intentionally understated. For Ghanaians abroad, that’s welcome news. But they also know that real progress takes more than stability at the top. It takes discipline at every level of society.

“This is a second chance for Mahama—but also for the country,” says Nana Kwabena, an architect based in Oslo. “We can’t afford to waste it by repeating old habits. The president can only do so much. The rest is up to us.”

If Ghana is to move forward, the message from the diaspora is loud and clear: leadership is essential, but so is followership. Mahama may be driving the bus—but the passengers need to know where they want to go.

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