COLUMNIST: TSEKPOKUMAH RICHARD

The $1.7 Billion GoldBod Debate: When Politics Speaks Louder Than Evidence

8 hours ago | Feature Article

For the past few days, I have watched television programmes, listened to radio discussions and followed conversations on ...

Sacred Rivers, Polluted Waters: Have We Misplaced Our Priorities?

Jul 28, 2026 | Feature Article

Growing up in a rural community, the river was part of our daily lives. It was where we fetched water for cooking and dr ...

A Few Steps from the Grave: The Hidden Water Safety Risk Facing Some Rural Commu...

Jul 28, 2026 | Feature Article

In many rural communities, the relationship between families and their ancestors is deeply rooted in tradition. The dece ...

Are You a Worker? Then Pay More: The Growing Rent Challenge Facing Ghana’s Worke...

Jul 28, 2026 | Feature Article

For many Ghanaians, securing a job represents a major step towards stability and independence. However, for many workers ...

From Classroom to Bush: The Sanitation Crisis Facing Basic Schools in Kpassa

Jul 26, 2026 | Feature Article

Every school day, hundreds of children walk into the Kpassa D/A Basic School cluster to learn. Yet for one of the most b ...

The Opportunity a Child Never Got

Jul 26, 2026 | Feature Article

Some of the greatest barriers to a child 39;s success are not poverty, poor infrastructure, or lack of intelligence. So ...

When Personal Interest Overrides Public Good: The Hidden Cost of Poor Leadership...

Jul 15, 2026 | Feature Article

Every community places its future in the hands of leaders. Whether elected, appointed, or chosen by tradition, leadershi ...

When the Classroom Loses to the Workshop: What Early Apprenticeship in Nkwanta N...

Jul 15, 2026 | Feature Article

In many communities across Nkwanta North District, a familiar sight can be observed: children who should still be in cla ...

When Money Speaks Louder Than Competence: The Cost of Monetizing Leadership Sele...

Jul 15, 2026 | Feature Article

Leadership is one of the most valuable resources any nation possesses. The quality of those entrusted with public office ...

Funding Is Not the First Step: Why Communities Must Own Climate Action

Jul 13, 2026 | Feature Article

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time, yet one of the greatest obstacles to climate action is not ...

When Service Becomes a Transaction: Why Volunteerism Is Declining in Our Communi...

Jul 13, 2026 | Feature Article

Growing up in many Ghanaian communities, there were moments when community members came together not because they were b ...

Small Neglects, Large Consequences: What Recent Flooding Reveals About Climate a...

Jul 10, 2026 | Feature Article

The recent heavy rainfall that affected Accra once again brought tragedy, loss of lives, destruction of property, and di ...

Holistic Education in Ghana: Are We Serious About Educating the Whole Child?

Jul 10, 2026 | Feature Article

Educator and Youth Development Practitioner Ghana has embraced holistic education in policy, at least. The vis ...

Tsekpokumah Richard

Richard Tsekpokumah is an educator, climate advocate, and Founder & CEO of Ayeyi Impact Foundation. He writes on climate change, education, public health, youth development, and community leadership, offering practical insights into Ghana's social and development challenges.. More Richard Tsekpokumah is a Ghanaian educator, writer, climate advocate, and social entrepreneur committed to advancing sustainable development through education, environmental stewardship, and youth leadership. He is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ayeyi Impact Foundation and currently serves as the Oti Regional Chairperson of the United Nations Youth Association of Ghana (UNYA Ghana).

Through these leadership roles, Richard works with schools, communities, and young people to promote climate action, environmental sustainability, public health, volunteerism, and civic engagement. He has led numerous initiatives on environmental education, sanitation, youth empowerment, and community development across the Oti Region.

As a writer, he publishes thought-provoking articles on climate change, education policy, governance, public health, and social development. His work combines practical field experience with research-based analysis, aiming to inform public discourse, influence policy, and inspire citizens to take meaningful action toward a more sustainable and equitable Ghana.