COLUMNIST: KENNEDY OPOKU

Two Men. One Party. A Moral Reckoning Before the Road to 2028

The Two-Horse Race: The Bawumia–Agyapong Duel — Purity, Power, and Political Theatre

Jan 22, 2026 | Feature Article

As the New Patriotic Party (NPP) marches toward its 31 January 2026 flagbearership election, the contest has hard ...

Donald Trumps Gaza plan demands Hamass disarmament without guaranteeing Palestinian dignity or statehood. Peace imposed through coercion is no peace at all — and that Gaza cannot bleed its way to freedom under the guise of diplomacy.

Disarmament Without Dignity: Gaza Cannot Bleed Its Way to Peace

Oct 31, 2025 | Feature Article

Donald Trump rsquo;s so-called ldquo;peace plan rdquo; for Gaza, demanding Hamas rsquo;s immediate disarmament ...

$In Part I: Decline of a Digital Monopole, we examined how Irans pivot from GPS to Chinas BeiDou fractured decades of US dominance in global navigation. In this second instalment, we explore how that shift signals a new era in sovereignty and the coming battles in space.$

When Satellites Become Sovereignty – Part II: Signals of Sovereignty and the Fut...

Aug 14, 2025 | Feature Article

Surveillance, Sovereignty, and the New Espionage In an era where metadata equals targeting data ...

In the shadow of a national tragedy, the Presidency is courting prophecy over proof—turning to pulpits instead of policy. Is this wisdom in mourning, or the first step toward state-sanctioned superstition?

Sanctuary or Statecraft? The Dangerous Romance Between Prophets and Power

Aug 14, 2025 | Feature Article

Ghana is in mourning. A military helicopter has crashed, killing eight people, including two cab ...

In a bold act of digital defiance, Iran has abandoned the U.S.-controlled GPS system in favour of Chinas BeiDou, a strategic pivot that reveals the crumbling monopoly of American navigational dominance.

When Satellites Become Sovereignty: How Iran’s Defection to BeiDou Reshaped the ...

Jul 17, 2025 | Feature Article

Part I: Decline of a Digital Monopole In the silent orbits above Earth, a new geostrategic reorderi ...

A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran may have silenced missiles, but not the dangers lurking beneath. Can diplomacy hold the line, or will the next spark ignite a broader global crisis?

Can the Ceasefire Hold? Iran, Israel, and the Global Repercussions of a War With...

Jun 25, 2025 | Feature Article

A tenuous ceasefire may have paused the missiles and bombardments, but the war between Iran and Israel rum ...

A Virgin Once Again: The Second Tenure of John Dramani Mahama

Jun 18, 2025 | Feature Article

Can a Leader Start Over? A Powerful Story About Second Chances in Politics, Redemption, and Ghana rsquo;s Future, ...

Once the poster figure of economic stewardship, Ken Ofori-Atta now stands at the centre of Ghanas most defining corruption investigations,from the controversial SML contract to eyebrow-raising payments for a National Cathedral yet to rise.

Ken Ofori-Atta’s Saga: A Litmus Test of Ghana’s Will to Fight Corruption

Jun 10, 2025 | Feature Article

ldquo;If the snake fails to show its venom, children will use it to tie firewood. rdquo;, Ghanaian Prover ...

A panoramic showcase of luxury relics at the Despite Auto Museum, Bugattis and Bentleys shine while Ghanas own industrial history rusts in silence

Chrome, Coloniality, and the Crisis of African Identity: Kwame Despite’s Museum ...

Jun 4, 2025 | Feature Article

The Gleam That Blinds On June 1, 2025, the Ghanaian business mogul Dr. Osei Kwame Despite opened the gates of hi ...

Smoke and Mirrors at the Vatican: The Unspoken Bias Against an African Papacy

May 9, 2025 | Feature Article

Introduction: Between Divine Will and Human Calculation The Catholic Church insists that its popes are chosen ...

Resetting the Republic: A Reflective Analysis of Mahama’s 120-Day Social Contrac...

May 8, 2025 | Feature Article

Introduction In an era defined by high public distrust, political fatigue, and economic instability, President J ...

Hon. Joseph Boahen Aidoo (Former CEO of COCOBOD under the NPP Government)

Breaking the 8 or Breaking the Nation? The COCOBOD Scandal Under NPP Governance ...

May 6, 2025 | Feature Article

Introduction ldquo;Ghana is a crime scene for serious investigation and prosecution. rdquo; These paraphrased w ...

The Intoxicated NPP and the 5th May Demonstration of Constitutional Madness

May 6, 2025 | Feature Article

A demonstration led by self-serving lawmaker Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who appears determined to project himself, b ...

Breaking the 8 or Breaking the Nation? The COCOBOD Scandal Under NPP Governance ...

May 3, 2025 | Feature Article

Introduction ldquo;Ghana is a crime scene for serious investigation and prosecution. rdquo; These paraphrased w ...

Preserving Heritage in a Postcolonial World: The Case of Ghana’s Centre for Nati...

Dec 20, 2024 | Feature Article

Culture, a cornerstone of societal identity, has sparked global debates for centuries. It remains a complex and evol ...

Safeguarding Ghana’s Democracy: Navigating Challenges Ahead Of The 2024 Election...

Dec 3, 2024 | Feature Article

As Ghana approaches the December 7, 2024, elections, the stakes are higher than ever. Recognised as a beacon of democrac ...

Redefining the Vice-Presidential Role: Dr. Bawumia, the Distinguished Digital Ma...

Aug 23, 2022 | Feature Article

On 4th of August 2022, Ghana celebrated founders rsquo; day, one that sought to highlight its illustrious fou ...

Kennedy Opoku

Kennedy Opoku is a political analyst, researcher, and opinion columnist with a background in Political Science and Strategic Management.. More A graduate of the University of Ghana and London Metropolitan University, he brings a multidisciplinary lens to his writing—merging geopolitical insight with a strong commitment to transparency, institutional reform, and democratic accountability in Ghana and across Africa.