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.
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Joy Online
… Ransford Gyampo, and the leadership of Justmoh Construction were among the delegation on the visit. …
Complete Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal to create jobs – Asantehene urges gov’tBusiness & Financial Times
… Ransford Gyampo in a pose with Otumfuo at Manhyia Palace Otumfuo underscored that the port is not only a logistics hub but also a vital engine for youth employment and a magnet for both local and foreign direct investment. …
Otumfuo urges gov’t to expedite work on Boankra Inland Port projectThe Chronicle
… Otumfuo flanked by GPHA Board Chair Asiedu Nketia (right) and Ghana Shippers Authority CEO Prof. Gyampo (left) Responding to the Asantehene’s concerns, Johnson Asiedu Nketia assured the King that the GPHA Board is proactive and has observed recent improvements in construction act …
Otumfuo Charges GPHA Board: Complete Boankra Project! …To Avoid Waste Of Public FundsJoy Online
… Among the delegation was the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority, Professor Ransford Gyampo. …
Boankra inland port critical to economic transformation—Asiedu NketiahJoy Online
… Ransford Gyampo. Speaking on the topic: “Reclaiming voice in the global order: Language, gender and the African academy,” the professor of Linguistics said knowledge creation tended to be viewed through an Eurocentric lens in which Africa’s ways of knowing were either marginalise …
Don’t call African languages vernacular, it’s derogatory – UG Vice-ChancellorOtumfuo 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →