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Ghana nearly collapsed under former administration– GIPC Board Chairman states
The Chairman of the Governing Board of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Dr. Akwasi Opong-Fosu, has said Ghana came dangerously close to collapsing during the final years of the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration.
According to him, poor leadership, widespread corruption, and weak institutions pushed the country to the edge, creating deep frustration and hardship for many Ghanaians.
He made the statement at the Crossfire Governance and Leadership Public Lecture held at the Ghana Technology University College on Friday, July 19, 2025, under the theme “Conversation on Resetting the Nation.”
Dr. Opong-Fosu explained that during that period, the economy suffered badly.
“unemployment went up, the cedi kept falling, and many people felt abandoned by their leaders. Protests broke out, and public trust in government reached a breaking point,” he pointed.
“It wasn’t just bad policies. It was the erosion of hope, trust, and dignity. People felt like the government had become deaf to their cries.” he said.
He stressed that the situation could have led to national collapse, but Ghana’s democratic system held just barely.
He praised the Ghanaian people for using the 2024 elections to demand change through the ballot box.
Dr. Opong-Fosu noted that the country is now on a path of renewal under the Reset Agenda led by President John Dramani Mahama. However, he warned that the mistakes of the past must not be repeated.
He also reminded members of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) to stay humble and serve the people with integrity.
At the same time, he urged the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) to play a constructive role by holding government to account in the interest of the nation.
“The work of resetting Ghana is not for the President alone, it is a shared responsibility,” he added.
By Jacob Aggrey
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Remove all unauthorized outdoor advertising signs and billboards mounted at road medians – NRSA cautions advertising companies
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has announced plans of continuing its enforcement exercise to remove all unauthorized outdoor advertising signs and billboards located in road medians.
The decision to embark on this exercise, according to the authority, is to avert risks posed by the signs, which cause visual and cognitive distractions to drivers and obstruct the view of both motorists and pedestrians.
The authority in a statement disclosed that the exercise would cover the N1 Highway (from the Achimota Overhead to the Dzorwulu Fiesta Royale Traffic Light), the Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Circle Stretch (from Circle to Odorkor through to the Weija intersection), Spintex Road (from the Action Chapel intersection to the Palace Mall), and the Kawokudi to Achimota stretch.
The NRSA said it will begin this phase of the removal exercise in August, in collaboration with municipal assemblies in the Greater Accra Region.
The authority warned advertising companies, their clients, and sign owners to voluntarily remove their signs with immediate effect.
The NRSA stressed that failure to do so will lead to forceful removal, and the full cost of the operation will be charged to owners of the non-compliant signs.
The Authority added that this exercise is part of efforts to ensure safer roads for all road users and called for the cooperation of all stakeholders.
By Jacob Aggrey
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MP for Ejisu highlights deplorable conditions of roads in the Ejisu constituency
The Member of Parliament for Ejisu, Kwabena Boateng has highlighted the deplorable conditions of roads in the Ejisu Constituency.
He noted that these roads are lifelines that connect the people to markets, schools, hospitals, and workplaces.
According to him as far back as a year ago, work commenced on both Ejisu-Onwe and Kokobra-Achiase roads.
Bridges were built, gutters were constructed, and the people’s hopes were rekindled but those hopes are dimming once again.
The MP for Ejisu made this known to the House when he presented a statement on the deplorable conditions of roads in the Ejisu constituency.
“Mr. Speaker I do not rise to lay blame. I rise to call this House to conscience to remind ourselves that governance is a continuum and the same exist for the benefit of all including the people of Onwe,Asieninpong, Kwaso, Kokobra,Ekyem, Akokoamong, Achiase,Asamang among others,” He stated.
Sadly he indicated that, the situation has worsened with the onset of the rainy season, stressing that these roads have become traps endangering pregnant women, school children, traders, and farmers. Vehicles get stuck, transport grinds to a halt, produce spoil and the local economy bleeds quietly.
He appealed to the Minister of Roads, Kwame Governs Agbodza to help fix the roads to ease the frustration of road users.
