Also known as: Mr Opoku · Nana Kofi Opoku · Eric Oduro Opoku · Mr Eric Oduro Opoku
Lawyer and policy consultant who comments on Ghana's cocoa sector regulations and IMF reform advice.
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This Sunday’s edition of JoyNews The Law examined the legal and constitutional questions surrounding Ghana’s cocoa sector under the theme: “The Cocoa ‘Law’: Unjust and Unconstitutional?” Nick Opoku, a lawyer and policy consultant, joined as a guest to unpack whether the regulator …
Playback: The Law discussed the legality of Ghana’s cocoa frameworkThe 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.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
7 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
20 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Rent Control Department has announced a nationwide compliance exercise targeting hostel operators at tertiary institutions, following a petition from the National Union of Ghana Students over alleged exploitative pricing and excessive advance rent demands. Direct inspections begin Wednesday, May 6, 2026, starting with selected universities in Accra including the University of Ghana, UPSA, and Wisconsin International University College.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →