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COLUMNIST: ATITSO AKPALU

When a Voice for the Voiceless Goes Silent: A Veteran Columnist Appeals for Support After Theft

When a Voice for the Voiceless Goes Silent: A Veteran Columnist Appeals for Support After Theft

6 hours ago | Feature Article

After losing his essential working tools in a Teshie-Nungua vehicle break-in, prolific Modern Ghana contributor Atits ...

Beyond Catchy Slogans: Why Ghanaians Deserve Economic Results, Not Fancy Budget Names

Beyond Catchy Slogans: Why Ghanaians Deserve Economic Results, Not Fancy Budget ...

6 hours ago | Feature Article

For nearly a decade, Ghana rsquo;s annual budget presentations were reduced to exercises in linguistic theatrics. ...

The Gallows of 1979 vs. The Streets of Today: How Solomon Mahlangu’s Sacrifice Shames Modern Xenophobia

The Gallows of 1979 vs. The Streets of Today: How Solomon Mahlangu’s Sacrifice S...

Nov 13, 2026 | Feature Article

On April 6, 1979, a 22-year-old South African walked calmly toward the gallows at Pretoria Central Prison. His name was ...

Beyond the Posters and Slogans: What the 2027 Budget Means for the Ordinary Ghanaian

Beyond the Posters and Slogans: What the 2027 Budget Means for the Ordinary Ghan...

Nov 13, 2026 | Feature Article

Why the Real Test of the US$10 Billion New Economy and Its Eight Pillars Lies in Pending Legal Papers, Aviation Inf ...

Beyond Legal Tender: How Ghana’s New Cedi Heritage Series Celebrates Our Heroes, Culture, and Economic Future

Beyond Legal Tender: How Ghana’s New Cedi Heritage Series Celebrates Our Heroes,...

Nov 13, 2026 | Feature Article

A nation rsquo;s currency is far more than a medium of exchange. It is a daily canvas of national identity, shared memor ...

Setting the Record Straight: The Verified Facts Behind the Sammy Gyamfi and Miracles Aboagye Debate on E-Blocks and Secondary School Infrastructure

Setting the Record Straight: The Verified Facts Behind the Sammy Gyamfi and Mira...

Nov 12, 2026 | Feature Article

Across Ghanaian radio waves, television studios, and digital platforms, few political exchanges attract sharper public a ...

The Chicken Thigh Paradox: Why 10kg of Imported Poultry Costs Less Than Ghana’s Own — And How the 2027 Budget Must Fix It

The Chicken Thigh Paradox: Why 10kg of Imported Poultry Costs Less Than Ghana’s ...

Nov 12, 2026 | Feature Article

Walk into any cold store in Makola, Kasoa, Kumasi, or Tamale today, and the economics of the Ghanaian dinner table be ...

Justice Delayed, Evidence Missing: Inside Ghana’s Rape Statistics and the Forensic DNA Gap

Justice Delayed, Evidence Missing: Inside Ghana’s Rape Statistics and the Forens...

Nov 12, 2026 | Feature Article

While annual police ledgers record over a thousand sexual offenses each year, hidden medical fees, missing DNA data, ...

From Coconuts to Containers: Is Ghana Becoming a Major Hub for International Drug Trafficking?

From Coconuts to Containers: Is Ghana Becoming a Major Hub for International Dru...

Nov 12, 2026 | Feature Article

Every week, news headlines tell a troubling story that should alarm every well-meaning Ghanaian. On November 8, 2 ...

Ghana’s Fiscal Paradigm Shift: Unpacking The new Economy, Consumer Tax Deleveraging, And Structural Capital Allocations

Ghana’s Fiscal Paradigm Shift: Unpacking The "new Economy," Consumer Tax Delever...

Nov 12, 2026 | Feature Article

As Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson prepares to present the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parli ...

The Pwalugu Paralysis And The Sahel Shame: How Ghanas Broken Food Pipeline Funds Foreign Deserts While Local Infrastructure Rusts

The Pwalugu Paralysis And The Sahel Shame: How Ghana's Broken Food Pipeline Fund...

Nov 12, 2026 | Feature Article

The Current Crisis: A National Security Failure by the Numbers The $400 Million Drain: Ghana squanders o ...

From The Gold Coast To The U.S. Embassy: How The Danquah-Busia-Dombo Tradition Compromises Ghanaian Sovereignty For Partisan Leverage

From The Gold Coast To The U.S. Embassy: How The Danquah-Busia-Dombo Tradition C...

Nov 6, 2026 | Feature Article

Sixty-nine years after breaking the shackles of colonial subjugation, the central pillars of Ghana rsquo;s independen ...

The Law of the Streets vs. The Rule of the Gun—Why the Afienya Standoff Is Ghana’s Darkest Warning

The Law of the Streets vs. The Rule of the Gun—Why the Afienya Standoff Is Ghana...

Nov 5, 2026 | Feature Article

Our elders say, ldquo;Akrane mfa ne dom nny? serekye basabasa rdquo; mdash;the soldier ant does not lead its arm ...

The 29-Seat Warning: A Critical Analysis of the 2028 Parliamentary Projections and Ghana’s Evolving Electorate

The 29-Seat Warning: A Critical Analysis of the 2028 Parliamentary Projections a...

Nov 4, 2026 | Feature Article

Ghana rsquo;s democratic journey has long been anchored on an alternating duopoly, where the choices of a highly disc ...

The Digital Roadblock: Why Ghana’s Traffitech-Gh Implementation Requires An All-Stakeholder Reset

The Digital Roadblock: Why Ghana’s Traffitech-Gh Implementation Requires An All-...

Nov 4, 2026 | Feature Article

Ghana rsquo;s transportation sector stands at a critical junction. The impending nationwide commercial vehicle shutdown, ...

The Jurisdictional Mirage at Kotoka International Airport: Why Misdirecting Accountability Undermines Ghanas Border Security

The Jurisdictional Mirage at Kotoka International Airport: Why Misdirecting Acco...

Nov 4, 2026 | Feature Article

Whenever a high-profile border failure occurs at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) mdash;such as the massive 46.7-ki ...

From Stabilization to Sovereign Growth: The Structural Blueprint of the ‘New Economy’ and the Demands of Intergenerational Equity

From Stabilization to Sovereign Growth: The Structural Blueprint of the ‘New Eco...

Nov 4, 2026 | Feature Article

The pronouncement by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson mdash; Next week, I will show how the New Economy ...

Atitso Akpalu
Atitso Akpalu

A Voice for Accountability and Reform in Governance. More Atitso Akpalu is a prominent Ghanaian columnist known for his incisive analysis of political and economic issues. With a focus on transparency, accountability, and reform, Akpalu has been a vocal critic of mismanagement and corruption in Ghana's governance. His writings often highlight the need for decentralization, local governance empowerment, and robust anti-corruption measures. Akpalu's work aims to foster a more equitable and just society, advocating for policies that benefit all Ghanaians.

He is a passionate advocate for transparency and accountability. His columns focus on critical analysis of political and economic issues, with a particular interest in the energy sector, financial services, and environmental sustainability. He believes in the power of informed citizenry to drive positive change and am committed to highlighting the challenges and opportunities facing Ghana today.

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Sir Sam Jonah appeals to Mahama for restoration of Acheampongs military rank of General Sir Sam Jonah appeals to Mahama for restoration of Acheampong's military rank of...

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This file photo shows French President Emmanuel Macron attending a meeting of the security council at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on October 22, 2026. - Teresa Suarez, AP Macron says limiting Ukraine aid would pave way to 'another war'

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November 14: Cedi sells at GHS12.35 on forex market, GHS11.70 on BoG interbank November 14: Cedi sells at GHS12.35 on forex market, GHS11.70 on BoG interbank

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A photograph of dith Pagot - when she was still known as de Vicar - in Indersdorf, Germany, at a former monastery and girls boarding school that was converted in July 1945 into a childrens centre following World War II. United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, courtesy of Lilo, Jack and Micha Plaschkes 'I never imagined my father was a Nazi': Born in a German-run 'baby factory'

Trust in Ghana’s Judiciary: Which recent case most influenced your view?

Started: 01-09-2026 | Ends: 30-11-2026