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Don’t compromise standards in nation-building – Prof Dodoo
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The Director-General of Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), Prof. Alexander Dodoo, has said that honesty, truth and standards are the ingredients Ghana needs to build a just, solid society and industry not half truths and double- standards.
“Standards are key in every life but deception and lies don’t help our conditions.
“We need standards and not double- standards as individuals and institutions. We need consistency and reliability. Investment must yield benefits. Leadership is by example; job creation is not about talking.” Prof. Dodoo stressed.
He made these remarks on Wednesday when he chaired a ceremony in Takoradi at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Design Technology Institute (DTI) and Takoradi Technical University (TTU) to champion precision quality, standards and excellence in Ghana’s academia and industry.
The MOU aimed also at equipping young people with precision fabrication skills to boost the competency based learning in technical universities and improve Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Ghana.
Prof. Dodoo again said that enforcement must not be seen in law and order but also in standards stressing “we need to start the transformation now about quality and precision.”
He noted that, God believed in standards and specifications as captured in Gen 1: 28, and, therefore, it was about time Ghanaians began to do the right things for right results in trade and commerce.
The precision advocate added that, providing precision quality skills for students was a sure way to help them enter the job market, saying “I feel ashamed that the right measurements are not being used by industry captains, because everybody is cheating.”
Prof Dodoo wondered why dishonest behaviour seemed to be winning over rights in society, although christians and Muslim had faith and beliefs which could promote standards and for leadership to set good examples.
Quality assurance, he explained, should be applied by industry to promote honesty, excellence and accountability.
“Why do we use ‘olonka’ in this country when weighing scales should be the order of the day? The filling stations are no different. The conversation on standards must be on rules and regulations. Consumers must also hold the powers that be accountable to get results,” Prof. Dodoo stressed.
The Western Regional Minister,Mr Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, advocated a change of the mindset to transform academia, technology, innovations, industry, work ethics and attitude towards development.
The Chief Executive Officer of DTI, Ms Constance Elizabeth Swaniker, reiterated that precison quality was the wheel for the transformation of mindset, saying that “TTU is sitting on gold mine and ought to take a step back and reflect on the new journey for excellence.”
From Clement Adzei Boye, Takoradi
Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana’s Department of Political Science, Dr. Joshua Jebuntie Zaato says the imprisonment of the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, will have little meaning unless it leads to a broader crackdown on illegal mining.
In a post on his Facebook page on the July 21, 2026, Dr. Zaato said the judgment should mark the beginning of efforts to completely eradicate galamsey and hold all those involved accountable, regardless of their political affiliation.
He said the country must work towards restoring polluted rivers, protecting forests and ensuring that people implicated in illegal mining activities are prosecuted.
According to him, those the President has publicly acknowledged to be involved in galamsey should face prosecution.
He called for the prosecution of district chief executives (DCEs), members of Parliament (MPs) and senior political party officials who have been accused of engaging in or supporting illegal mining.
Dr. Zaato further urged the government to take decisive action to end the destruction of the country’s forests caused by galamsey.
He maintained that the imprisonment of Chairman Wontumi would only have a lasting impact if it results in a comprehensive and impartial fight against illegal mining across the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Government of Ghana has expressed profound sadness over the passing of His Majesty Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II, King of Dagbon.
In a statement issued on Monday, President John Dramani Mahama, on behalf of the Government, extended his deepest condolences to the Royal Family, the people of Dagbon, and the entire nation.
“The Government of Ghana has received with profound sadness the news of the passing of His Majesty Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II,” the statement said.
President Mahama described the late King as a distinguished traditional ruler whose reign was defined by healing, reconciliation, and lasting peace in Dagbon following years of conflict.
The statement noted that His Majesty’s “unwavering commitment to unity, stability, and the welfare of his people created an enabling environment for development”and strengthened the partnership between traditional authorities and Government in advancing progress across Dagbon and Ghana.
The Government paid tribute to the life and legacy of Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II, and honoured his invaluable service to the nation.
“May his wisdom, leadership, and dedication to peace continue to inspire future generations. May his soul rest in perfect peace,” the statement concluded.
The passing of Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II marks the end of an era for Dagbon, which saw significant strides in unity and development under his leadership.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
