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Prof. Mike Oquaye calls for national unity amid political polarisation
Former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye, has called on Ghanaians to come together to address growing political polarisation in the country.
Speaking on Channel one media’s Point of View, Prof. Oquaye said Ghana has become too divided along political lines, a situation he believes is harmful to national development and social cohesion.
According to him, there is the need for a broad national agenda that focuses on unity and consensus building, especially on issues that affect the country as a whole.
Prof. Oquaye noted that many matters which should be treated purely as legal issues often end up being handled politically, to the detriment of the rule of law. He said this trend weakens institutions and is not healthy for society.
The former Speaker stressed that experienced leaders who have held public office and understand how the system works must come together to find solutions to the problem of polarisation.
He warned that the country cannot continue on its current path and urged stakeholders to take deliberate steps to promote national cohesion for the good of the nation.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana and Denmark have signed a new partnership to protect and promote cultural heritage sites in Osu, Accra, reflecting their shared history.
The GHC 1.7 million project brings together the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board, University of Ghana, and Denmark’s National Museum.
The team will document historical sites, digitize records, and install landmarks to raise public awareness.
The initiative aims to preserve cultural memory, deepen historical understanding, and support plans for a museum and memorial at Osu Castle so future generations can learn from the past.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The ECOWAS Community Court has dismissed all seven claims filed by former Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, against the Republic of Ghana, according to Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Justice Srem-Sai.
In a facebook post, Mr. Srem-Sai said the court rejected all the allegations made by the former Chief Justice against the country.
He further disclosed that the court did not grant Mrs. Torkornoo’s request for US$10 million in damages.
According to him, the court ruled that, “in light of the Court’s conclusions that Ghana has not violated any of the Applicant’s rights under the African Charter as alleged, the Court makes no decision on reparations.”
The Deputy Attorney-General praised the team of state attorneys who represented Ghana in the case, commending them for their hard work and extensive research in defending the Republic.
“Thanks, again, to our team of illustrious State Attorneys who put in hours and hours of research to support the Republic’s defence,” he said.
The ruling brings an end to the case brought before the regional court by the former Chief Justice, with the ECOWAS Court finding no violation of her rights by the Republic of Ghana.
By: Jacob Aggrey
