The Country Representative and Safeguarding Lead at Chance for Childhood, Richard Opoku, and the Vice President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Rebecca Ekpe, have called for increased investment in inclusive education to remove barriers preventing children with disabi …
The Country Representative and Safeguarding Lead at Chance for Childhood, Richard Opoku, has called on the government to increase funding for the implementation of Ghana’s Inclusive Education Policy to ensure that children with disabilities and special educational needs can fully …
… One of the affected traders, 31-year-old shoemaker Joseph Kwaku Opoku, who has worked at the station for the past three years, said he is increasingly concerned about the impact of vehicle emissions on his health. …
… A Principal Registrar at the Volta Regional Office of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Mr Eric Oduro Opoku, also called on the youth to demonstrate discipline in the fight against corruption. …
… In an interview with The Ghanaian Times, the Principal Meteorologist at GMet, Nana Kofi Opoku, said the rainy season in southern Ghana was expected to intensify towards the end of May. …
… s is pleading with Ghana for a 20-year extension of its lease in Tarkwa,” the MP stated. “Perhaps this is also the moment for the Government to remind them that Ghana’s mineral resources have contributed immensely to the growth and development of South Africa’s economy.” Mr Opoku …
… Mr Opoku added that the assessment exercise will continue nationwide until the end of the year, after which the department will intensify oversight of hostel pricing. …
Chance for Childhood's Richard Opoku and Ghana Journalists Association Vice President Rebecca Ekpe have called for increased investment in inclusive education to remove barriers for children with disabilities and special needs in mainstream schools. Opoku stated that funding for inclusive education remains below one per cent of the overall education budget and appealed to government to increase allocation to at least two per cent to fund teacher training and teaching materials.
Chance for Childhood's Richard Opoku and Ghana Journalists Association Vice President Rebecca Ekpe have called for increased investment in inclusive education to remove barriers for children with disabilities and special needs in mainstream schools. Opoku stated that funding for inclusive education remains below one per cent of the overall education budget and appealed to government to increase allocation to at least two per cent to fund teacher training and teaching materials.
The Country Representative of Chance for Childhood has called on the government to increase funding for the implementation of Ghana's Inclusive Education Policy, introduced in 2015, citing inadequate funding as a major obstacle to enabling children with disabilities and special educational needs to participate in mainstream education.
Traders at Tema Lorry Station in Korle Klottey say prolonged exposure to vehicle smoke is sickening them, with repeated requests to drivers to switch off engines while parked going unheeded. Health and environmental authorities warn that rising air pollution may be contributing to respiratory illnesses in the area.
The Volta Regional Director of the National Commission for Civic Education has called on student leaders from two universities to demonstrate patriotism and take a firm stand against corruption, emphasizing that tackling corruption must begin at school level so students carry those principles into professional life.
The Ghana Meteorological Agency warns that thousands of residents in parts of southern Ghana risk severe flooding and storm-related destruction in the coming weeks if urgent steps are not taken to desilt drains and clear waterways. The agency expects intense rainfall activity across Greater Accra, Central, Ashanti and Eastern regions between June and early July, with coastal communities likely to record some of the heaviest rainfall in the country.
The Mpraeso MP has called on the Ghana government to use Gold Fields' proposed 20-year lease extension in Tarkwa as leverage to demand stronger action from South Africa against xenophobic attacks on African migrants.
The Mpraeso MP Davis Ansah Opoku has condemned xenophobic attacks on Africans in South Africa, arguing that African unity cannot be sustained while Africans are targeted in the streets. He linked the issue to Gold Fields' request for a 20-year extension of its mining lease in Tarkwa, suggesting Ghana should remind South Africa of the contribution of Ghana's mineral resources to the South African economy.
The Rent Control Department says its clampdown on unlawful hostel fee increases aims to ensure fairness and protect students from rising accommodation costs, not to discourage investment. Acting Rent Commissioner Fredrick Opoku stated the department will continue nationwide assessments until year-end through engagement and proper evaluation, urging hostel operators to consult before raising fees.
The Acting Rent Commissioner has criticised the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) over accommodation charges at Ghana Hostels Limited (Pentagon Hostel), describing the fees as exploitative and unacceptable. He expressed concern over rising costs, noting that rooms in older blocks cost between GH¢6,000 and GH¢6,400 per semester, while some single rooms with air conditioners cost more than GH¢20,000 to GH¢30,000 per semester.
Policy consultant Nick Opoku contends that cocoa farmers' average 61% share of world prices over the past 15 years is inadequate and raises constitutional fairness concerns, citing Ghana's Constitution requirement for prompt, fair, and adequate compensation for compulsory acquisition of property. He notes farmers received as low as 37% in 2007/2008 and highlights delays in payments from the Ghana Cocoa Board.
Lawyer Nick Opoku says Ghana is under no legal obligation to implement policy recommendations from the IMF or World Bank, though such institutions may advise on cocoa sector reforms including productivity incentives and discouraging farm sales. The government retains full discretion in determining whether to adopt such proposals.
JoyNews The Law will discuss whether Ghana's cocoa sector regulations, particularly the Ghana Cocoa Board's regulatory powers, balance national interest with cocoa farmers' rights and withstand constitutional scrutiny.
JoyNews The Law examined legal and constitutional questions surrounding Ghana's cocoa sector, exploring whether the regulatory powers of the Ghana Cocoa Board balance national interest and cocoa farmers' rights, and whether portions of the framework satisfy constitutional scrutiny.