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OccupyBoGDemo: Dr.Addison’s reaction, a show of arrogance and ignorance -Della Sowah
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Kpando, Della Sowah has expressed disappointment at the reaction of Bank of Ghana Boss, Dr.Ernest Addison.
According to her, the reaction from Dr.Addison to the Minority’s #OccupyBoG demonstration was unfortunate.
She added that for such a comment to come from him, is a show of arrogance and ignorance.
Speaking to Thespectatoronline, the MP said, according to Article 21(1)(d) of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution (as amended): “All persons shall have the right to freedom of assembly, including freedom to take part in processions and demonstrations.
She added Dr.Addison wouldn’t have described this as uncivilised and action by hooligans if he were privy to this constitutional provision.
Della Sowah said demonstrations are legitimate alternatives for Ghanaians regardless of their position in society to express their disapproval of wrong policies and measures by governments.
She asked where Dr.Addison was when the current President, ministers and others close to this government were leading demonstrations in Ghana.
Della Sowah advised that with the challenges faced by the economy as a result of bad monetary policies and actions of the Bank of Ghana and the government, the least he could do as a Governor is to show respect to people who have been affected.
She said the Minority will not be perturbed by the level of disrespect and arrogance by officials of this government but will continuously hold them accountable and fight for the people of Ghana.
The Minority in parliament together with some aggrieved Ghanaians marched to the Bank of Ghana on Tuesday, October 3, to protest against what they describe as mismanagement by the Bank of Ghana.
Unfortunately, they did not present their petition due to the absence of the governors and vowed to return to the central bank with their petition.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President has hosted a delegation of African diaspora women who are in Ghana ahead of a planned Presidential Conferment of Citizenship ceremony.
The Director of Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere Darko, explained in a Facebook post that the visit was a gesture of appreciation by the delegation to the Government of Ghana for its continued efforts to reconnect Africans in the diaspora with their ancestral homeland.
He indicated that the ceremony, scheduled for next Monday, will officially grant Ghanaian citizenship to members of the delegation as part of the country’s broader engagement with the African diaspora.
The delegation was led by Erica Bennett, Founder of the Diaspora Africa Forum.
According to Mr Okyere Darko, her years of advocacy have played an important role in strengthening ties between Africa and people of African descent living abroad.
He noted that the group’s journey towards citizenship represents not only a legal process but also a cultural and spiritual return to their roots.
Also present at the meeting was Natalie Jackson, an attorney who is also expected to receive Ghanaian citizenship during the ceremony. She works closely with renowned civil rights lawyer Ben Crump.
Mr Okyere Darko emphasised that Ghana remains committed to strengthening relationships with the African diaspora and promoting unity, identity, and shared heritage among people of African descent worldwide.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana Tourism Authority is leading Ghana’s participation at ITB Berlin, which opened in Berlin with a vibrant national pavilion highlighting Ghana’s rich cultural heritage, tourism destinations and investment opportunities.
March 5 has been designated as Ghana Day, a special platform to promote Ghana’s languages, cuisine, Kente, festivals and business prospects to the global tourism community. The stand has already drawn strong interest with traditional arts and crafts displays, immersive multimedia presentations and popular Ghanaian snacks.
Seven private-sector players are exhibiting alongside government officials as part of efforts to deepen trade partnerships, expand market access, and attract investment across the hospitality, heritage tourism, ecotourism, and creative arts sectors.
Ahead of the official opening, the Ghana delegation also engaged young Ghanaian investors in Germany in collaboration with V Afrika-Verein and the Ghana Embassy, strengthening diaspora investment linkages and highlighting opportunities within the tourism value chain.
Ghana’s coordinated presence at ITB Berlin 2026 reinforces its strategy to position the country as the Gateway to Africa and a competitive destination for leisure travel and global investment.
