Tag: democracy
Monetization of democracy dangerous-Ntim Agyarko
Mr Seth Ntim Agyarko, Chairman and Founder of Sankofa Ghana Movement, a pressure group in Kumasi, has expressed concern about the use of...
‘Quality of parliamentary discussions will be hampered by exit of experienced legislators’
The massive loss of experienced legislators in the just-ended New Patriotic Party (NPP) primaries would negatively affect the quality of parliamentary discussions and laws...
Nigeria; Democracy and the lost Battles
If a prince bases the defence of his state on mercenaries he will never achieve stability or security. For mercenaries are disunited, thirsty for...
CVWGC calls on Parliament to reject EC’s proposal to safeguard Ghana’s democracy
The Coalition of Voters Without Ghana Card (CVWGC) has called on the Electoral Commission to revise its decision to use the Ghana Card and...
Support for media freedom in Ghana bounces back after drastic decline recorded in 2017...
According to Afrobarometer's recent survey data, popular support for media freedom in Ghana has increased sharply, bouncing back to the majority view after a...
ABANTU underscores urgent need for women’s full representation in local governance
ABANTU for Development has underscored the urgent need for women’s full representation and participation in local governance, in spite of the dismal outcome for...
Hate Speech Coup, and Beer Parlor Gist in Nigeria
A coup is a curious thing. Those who make the coup never admit that they have made the coup. They claim that they are...
Democracy, Judiciary Bleeding Under Buhari- Timi Frank laments
A political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has reacted to the judgement of...
ECOWAS, AU, UN, Others Must Step Into The Political Situation In Benin – Dr...
The Chairman of the Alliance for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (ASDA), Dr Prosper Ladislas Agbesi, is calling on the leadership of the ECOWAS Sub-region...
A criminal conspiracy against the British democracy
British journal the New Statesman America in an article titled ‘The Rise And Fall of British Democracy’ said “If walls could talk, the structures...
True Democracy Blooms on Active Engagement of the public
Mr. Johnson Opoku, the National Director of Programmes of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has called for efforts by duty bearers to...
Ghana’s Internal Party Corruption is Serious Danger to Corruption
In the wake of President Akufo-Addo’s move to ban political party vigilantism by legislation, a respected founding member of the ruling New Patriotic Party...
China Focus: A Walk into Chinese Democracy
On national TV, Ma Shanxiang tells people how to best solve quarrels with their neighbors, Tashi shares new developments of his Tibetan school, and...
Corruption: The Biggest Enemy To Africa’s Development
The impact of corruption cannot be underestimated, as it continues to hamper the development and democracy of Africa, and as well as impedes the...
Obasanjo is a demagogue, a threat to democracy – Group
The Federal Government has been called upon by the Coalition for Good Governance and Change Initiative, (COGGACI), to ensure the immediate arrest and prosecution...
VEReF to champion women & PWDs interests
Volta Educational Renaissance Foundation (VEReF), a governance and democracy-focused NGO, is leading other NGOs in the Region to implement gender mainstreaming and inclusive participation...
Tunisians worried over state of democracy
According to a new survey conducted by Afrobarometer, support for democracy is dwindling in Tunisia amid negative perceptions of economic conditions.
The survey also reveals...
CDD-Ghana picks four scholars as its Democracy & Development Fellows
Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has selected four accomplished scholars and practitioners as its first Democracy and Development (D & D) Fellows.
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Africa’s development could be realised through good governance
Mr Charles Wiredu, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, has said good governance, peace, security, democracy and the rule of law...
Youth in Europe And African entreated to form partnerships
The Italian Prime Minister, Mr Paolo Gentiloni, has called for strong partnership between the youth of Europe and Africa.
He said as one of the...
UK looking forward to building sound relationship with Ghana
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Monday held talks with British Prime Minister Theresa May at 10 Downing Street, to strengthen ties between Ghana...
Ghanaian Women’s Interest In Public Affairs Increase
Ghanaian women’s interest in public affairs and political discussion increased between 2012 and 2015, reversing a decade-long decline, a new analysis of Afrobarometer data...
UN Secretary-General Commends Liberians on Successful Elections
The Secretary-General reiterates the continued support of the United Nations to the consolidation of peace and democracy in Liberia
The Secretary-General welcomes the peaceful holding...
The Key Indicator of Growth and Stability is Democracy
The French Government has applauded Ghana for the strong progress it is making in democratic governance and pledged to stand with the nation every...
Speaker Presents A Paper On The Link Between Democracy And Prosperity In London
Rt. Honourable Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Michael Oquaye, has presented paper on the role of the United Kingdom in supporting Democracy around the...
John Mahama Express Worry Over Dwindling Nationalism and Patriotism in Ghana
Former President John Dramani Mahama says nationalism and patriotism have become deficient in Ghana today.
“Absolutely, nobody thinks about the country first. We all think...
Ex-President Mahama Joins Party Members in Tamale for “Unity Walk”
Former President John Dramani Mahama has said, he would be participating in the Northern Region National Democratic Congress’ (NDC’s) “Unity Walk” in Tamale on...
Democracy in Southeast Asia: The Road Ahead
Dear friends,
We are just back from the vibrant Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur, where for two days we discussed the state of democracy in...
Information Flow is Vital to Our Country’s Democratic Growth
Mr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, the Minister of Information, has said the flow of information in any democratic society is crucial because that differentiates a democratic...
Kofi Annan congratulates Kenyans on their elections
Mr Kofi Annan, the Chair of the Kofi Annan Foundation, has applauded the people of Kenya for their commitment to democracy, which they demonstrated...