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Ransford Gyampo

Also known as: Professor Ransford Gyampo · Prof. Gyampo · Prof. Ransford Gyampo

Ransford Gyampo — CEO of Ghana Shippers' Authority and political scientist, commenting on governance and economic development.

2026-04-252026-08-23

In coverage

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Ransford Gyampo, said the project remains critical to improving inland cargo transportation and reducing pressure on Ghana’s road network.

    Otumfuo pushes for funding to complete Boankra Inland Port
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority, Professor Ransford Gyampo, has stated that Ghana’s democracy is “thriving” and not under siege.

    Ghana’s democracy is not under siege- Prof Gyampo
  4. Joy Online

    Ransford Gyampo, has criticised the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) planned “Democracy Under Attack” demonstration, describing it as a face-saving strategy by the party’s leadership.

    Prof. Gyampo dismisses NPP’s ‘Democracy Under Attack’ protest as face-saving tactic
  5. Joy Online

    Political scientist Professor Ransford Gyampo has warned that Ghana’s fight against corruption risks being undermined unless prosecutions are backed by strong evidence and handled by competent prosecutors, following a recent Court of Appeal judgment.

    Sedina Tamakloe Acquittal: Prof Gyampo says corruption fight cannot survive prosecutorial incompetence
  6. July 2026
  7. Joy Online

    Ransford Gyampo, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority, has said meaningful and sustainable development cannot be achieved in a deeply polarised society where policy discontinuity undermines national progress.

    No meaningful sustainable development in a polarised society – Prof Gyampo
  8. June 2026
  9. Business & Financial Times

    Ransford Gyampo, in a speech delivered on his behalf by the Head of Freight and Logistics, Mr.

    GSA reaffirms commitment to reducing port costs
  10. Business & Financial Times

    Delivering remarks on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority, Ransford Gyampo, the Head of Shipper Services and Trade Facilitation, Mrs.

    Exporters urged to sustain compliance as  NTEs hit  record growth
  11. Joy Online

    Delivering remarks on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority, Ransford Gyampo, the Head of Shipper Services and Trade Facilitation, Mrs.

    Exporters urged to sustain compliance as Ghana’s Non-Traditional Exports hit record growth
  12. Daily Guide

    Ransford Gyampo, Ruth Dela Seddoh, Julius Neequaye Kotey and Simon Madjie. The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, was among the dignitaries who attended the event.

    Ato Forson Named Best Performing Minister
  13. The Chronicle

    Ransford Gyampo, Ruth Dela Seddoh, Julius Neequaye Kotey and Simon Madjie. Organisers said the awards seek to promote accountability, excellence and innovation in public service while encouraging public officials to deliver results that improve the lives of citizens.

    Ato Leads Mahama’s Ministerial Rankings –Big Events Ghana
Business

Asantehene urges funding push for Boankra Inland Port

The News

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has called for renewed efforts to secure funding to complete the Boankra Integrated Inland Port, warning that further delays could expose the state to significant financial losses. The Ghana Shippers' Authority delegation sought his continued advocacy for government commitment to complete at least the first phase and make it operational.

14 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 14 August

  1. Asantehene urges funding push for Boankra Inland Port

    Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has called for renewed efforts to secure funding to complete the Boankra Integrated Inland Port, warning that further delays could expose the state to significant financial losses. The Ghana Shippers' Authority delegation sought his continued advocacy for government commitment to complete at least the first phase and make it operational.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Ghana's democracy is thriving, not under siege—Prof Gyampo

    The Acting Chief Executive of the Ghana Shippers' Authority said Ghana's democracy is "thriving" and dismissed attempts to bus people to demonstrations presenting democracy as under attack as a "useless face-saving tactic" by leaders facing legitimacy deficits. The statement followed the NPP's announcement of a planned demonstration on Thursday themed "democracy under siege."

    5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Prof. Gyampo dismisses NPP's democracy protest as face-saving

    The CEO of Ghana Shippers' Authority, Prof. Ransford Gyampo, has criticised the NPP's planned "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration as a face-saving tactic by party leadership, arguing that Ghana's democracy remains strong and does not require such a protest.

    5 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 3 August

  1. Prof Gyampo warns prosecutorial incompetence undermines corruption fight

    Political scientist Professor Ransford Gyampo has cautioned that Ghana's anti-corruption efforts risk being weakened by weak evidence and incompetent prosecutors, following Sedina Tamakloe's acquittal by the Court of Appeal. He argued that convictions must be secured through evidence-based prosecutions led by skilled legal professionals who understand the law and due process.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 6 July

  1. Policy discontinuity and polarisation impede sustainable development

    Prof. Ransford Gyampo, CEO of the Ghana Shippers Authority, has said meaningful and sustainable development cannot be achieved in a deeply polarised society where policy discontinuity undermines national progress. He stressed that universities have a critical role as repositories of knowledge in promoting continuity in development policies regardless of political changes.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 26 June

  1. GSA pledges to lower port costs and improve transparency

    The Ghana Shippers' Authority has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing the cost of doing business at Ghana's ports while maintaining fair and transparent regulatory practices. The authority is reviewing the Container Administrative Charge, a decades-old fee introduced when shipping lines provided critical services that port authorities could not, but which may no longer be necessary given recent port improvements at Tema and Takoradi.

    26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Thursday 11 June

  1. Ghana's non-traditional exports exceed $5 billion for first time

    Ghana's non-traditional export sector achieved a record US$5.006 billion in earnings in 2025, a 30.7 per cent increase from US$3.83 billion in 2024. Exporters were urged to sustain the compliance and innovation that drove this growth at a Ghana Shippers' Authority forum.

    11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Ghana's non-traditional exports hit record $5 billion

    Ghana's non-traditional export sector earned a record US$5.006 billion in 2025, a 30.7 per cent increase from US$3.83 billion in 2024, prompting exporters to be urged to sustain the compliance and innovation that drove the milestone achievement.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 8 June

  1. Finance Minister Ato Forson named Overall Best Performing Minister

    Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Minister of Finance, has been named the Overall Best Performing Minister at the 6th Ghana Minister of the Year Awards, recognized for his distinguished service and performance at the Ministry of Finance. The awards ceremony, held in Accra, celebrated excellence in public service and impactful leadership in governance during the 2025 review period.

    8 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Finance Minister Ato Forson wins Ghana Minister of the Year 2025-2026

    Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Finance Minister, was adjudged Overall Best Minister of the Year 2025–2026 at the 6th Ghana Minister of the Year Awards held in Accra. Other ministers honoured included Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa as Best Young Minister and John Abdulai Jinapor as Best Innovation Minister.

    8 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Asantehene urges completion of Boankra Logistics Terminal for jobs

    The Asantehene says completion of the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal is necessary for job creation across the youth and the catchment area, and warns that halting the project will cause financial loss to the government.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Asantehene appeals for faster Boankra Inland Port progress

    The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called on government and stakeholders to accelerate work on the Boankra Inland Port project, warning that delays risk wasting public resources and deterring investors. The port, located near Kumasi, is designed to serve as a dry port to ease congestion at Tema Harbour and boost employment and investment.

    5 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  3. Otumfuo urges GPHA to complete Boankra port project urgently

    Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has called on the Mahama government and stakeholders to ensure completion of the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal to avoid wasting public funds and maintain investor confidence in Ghana's infrastructure capabilities. He expressed concern that project neglect could erode investor trust and undermine employment and investment opportunities.

    5 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 28 April

  1. GPHA chair urges completion of Boankra inland port project

    The Board Chairman of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority has called for the completion and operationalisation of the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal, describing it as a game-changer needed to generate revenue for the country after nearly 19 years of construction.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 25 April

  1. University of Ghana Vice-Chancellor calls term "vernacular" derogatory

    Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, has said that labeling African languages or local dialects as "vernacular" is derogatory and an affront to African culture. She argued the term discourages local dialects as recognized means of communication and is made worse by enforcement of discipline against such languages in schools.

    25 April 2026 · Joy Online

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