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24/07/2025

The Minority’s decision to boycott the Mid-Year Budget Review may feel like a political tactic — but this isn’t the First Republic where walkouts faded into dusty archives.

Today, the internet remembers everything.
Social media records it.
The people screenshot it.
And history won’t be kind to absentee leadership.

Parliament is not a protest ground — it’s a duty post.
Ghanaians expect representation, not retreat.

23/07/2025

When Justice Bows to Prudence: The Duffuor uniBank Case and the AG’s Bold Retreat

In the theatre of justice, where the scales of law are often burdened by the weight of public expectation and political undertones, the Attorney General’s recent decision to discontinue the criminal prosecution of Dr. Kwabena Duffuor over the collapse of uniBank is a striking act—one that has raised eyebrows and stirred deep reflections across Ghana’s legal and political spectrum.

It is a move Martin Kpebu, a respected constitutional lawyer and civil rights advocate, has described as “bold and right.” And while such endorsement lends legal and moral weight, the implications run far deeper than one man’s vindication.

🔍 The Anatomy of the Case: The Fall of uniBank

To understand the gravity of this decision, one must return to 2018, when the Bank of Ghana, in a sweeping cleanup of the financial sector, revoked the licenses of several indigenous banks. Among them was uniBank Ghana Limited, a bank founded by a man whose résumé includes Finance Minister, Governor of the Central Bank, and Presidential Aspirant—Dr. Kwabena Duffuor.

The state, through the Receiver and the Office of the Attorney General, accused Duffuor and others of alleged willful mismanagement, unlawful loans to related parties, and breaches of banking regulations. Criminal charges were filed. Assets were frozen. Careers and reputations were bruised.

But years passed, and the legal wheels turned slower than the gears of justice should allow.

⚖️ The AG’s Decision: Law Meets Strategy

With the case dragging and evidence reportedly failing to meet prosecutorial thresholds, the AG moved to discontinue the criminal charges. This is not an acquittal; it is a strategic withdrawal—a calculated ceasefire in a war that may have lost both public interest and prosecutorial potency.

Martin Kpebu’s support of the AG’s action is not mere partisanship—it is a call for legal realism. In his words, the decision is “bold and right” because justice must be effective, not just dramatic. And if the state is throwing darts in the dark, it must have the courage to stop.

🧠 Analysis: Between Justice and Jurisprudence

✅ Merits of the Decision

1. Prosecutorial Efficiency: The state cannot afford to waste scarce legal resources chasing a case with no clear path to conviction.

2. Investor Confidence: Dragging business leaders through endless litigation sends the wrong signal to both local entrepreneurs and foreign investors.

3. Political De-escalation: Duffuor is a political figure; continuing the case could reinforce perceptions of political witch-hunting—especially with an election season looming.

❌ Counterweights and Risks

1. Perception of Impunity: For many Ghanaians, dropping the case may feel like a betrayal of the fight against elite corruption.

2. Erosion of Clean-Up Credibility: If key cases are dropped without resolution, what then was the point of the financial sector reforms?

3. Justice Denied to Stakeholders: Thousands of uniBank customers, staff, and shareholders suffered real losses. Closure remains elusive.

🏛️ The Political Undercurrent: Justice or Political Strategy?

Make no mistake—this is not just a legal issue. It is political.

Ghana’s democracy is maturing, but not without scars. In a country where public trust in institutions is eroding, this decision could either heal or deepen the wounds. The timing, the personalities involved, and the history all make this move politically symbolic.

If this signals a new era of pragmatic justice, then the AG must be transparent. If not, we risk leaving justice to the whims of political expediency.

📌 Conclusion: Between Closure and Continuity

This is not the end of the road for the uniBank saga. Civil litigation still hangs in the balance. But for the criminal matter, the AG has chosen prudence over punishment, peace over pursuit.

In politics as in life, sometimes retreat is the wisest form of advancement. But the government must now earn back public trust by clearly communicating its rationale, strengthening oversight mechanisms, and ensuring that no one—regardless of pedigree—is above the law.

The decision may be bold. But whether it is right will be judged not by the courts—but by history.

NDC Intelligence Ebi Bright

23/07/2025

The Ghanaian Church Must Rise Beyond the Pulpit — A National Call to Purpose

By Frederick Nana Kwayisi Asare
Faith & Civic Leadership Advocate

“Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.” – Isaiah 1:17

Ghana is blessed with one of the most vibrant Christian populations on the continent. Church auditoriums are full. Prayer towers echo day and night. But with all this spiritual energy, the question echoes louder than ever:

Where is the Ghanaian Church in the affairs of the nation?

We have churches in every town, yet broken systems persist. We host endless revivals, but our moral fabric is thinning. The pulpit is strong — yet the civic space is empty of spiritual influence.

It’s time for a shift.

🔍 The Biblical Blueprint: Tithing Was National, Not Just Ecclesiastical

In Old Testament Israel, tithing wasn’t just about temple upkeep. It funded:

The Levites — the spiritual leaders of the people

National festivals — events that brought tribes together to worship, learn, and affirm national identity

Community welfare — systems for widows, orphans, and the marginalized

Tithes, in other words, were not merely religious — they were civic and social investments.

A Wake-Up Call for the Ghanaian Church

Today, tithes and offerings are mostly confined to:

Church building projects

State-of-the-art sound systems

Events that benefit members

But what if churches used even a portion of their annual budget to:

Fund public school renovations?

Sponsor civic education programs for the youth?

Provide water and sanitation facilities in deprived areas?

Partner with district assemblies to hold joint forums on development?

The early church was relevant because it was visible — in the streets, homes, prisons, and city gates.

🛑 The Danger of Religious Insulation

When the Church becomes inward-looking, it risks becoming a spiritual country club — emotionally satisfying but nationally disconnected.

We must ask:

How is our faith translating into national transformation?

What footprint does the Church leave beyond Sunday?

Without an outward-facing mission, we may unknowingly become chaplains of a struggling nation — offering comfort, but not change.

🔊 A National Call to the Church in Ghana

This is not a call to politicize the pulpit — it’s a call to prophetically engage the nation.

Let us revive the festival tithe principle — not as a law, but as a vision. A vision that sees the Church once again:

Hosting national days of unity and renewal

Collaborating with government on ethical governance, education, and youth empowerment

Creating visible impacts in sanitation, agriculture, health, and mental well-being

✝️ Kingdom Citizenship Means National Participation

The Gospel is not apolitical — it is transformational. Jesus healed lepers, fed the poor, challenged corrupt systems, and taught on hillsides that echoed beyond the synagogue. He built people — and through them, changed communities.

Likewise, Ghana does not need more church events — it needs Kingdom-minded citizens who will:

Vote with conviction

Lead with values

Serve with integrity

Give with national consciousness

🙌 Final Word

We’ve shouted long enough in auditoriums. It’s time our influence reaches the streets.
Let the Church not only occupy altars — let it shape agriculture, governance, education, and justice.

If we are indeed the light of the world, then Ghana should see it.

Carpe Diem. Let love lead.

23/07/2025

Ghana’s Supreme Court Quashes Kelvin Taylor Arrest Warrant

In a landmark 4–1 ruling, the Supreme Court has quashed the 2020 bench warrant issued by Justice Eric Kyei Baffour for the arrest of US-based commentator Kelvin Taylor.

The court held that the warrant was issued without giving Taylor a fair hearing—violating natural justice and due process. The majority ruled that contempt powers must be exercised within proper legal limits, especially in matters involving persons outside Ghana’s jurisdiction.

Justice Ernest Yao Gaewu dissented, supporting the original warrant as a tool to uphold judicial authority.

This ruling reaffirms that even contempt charges must pass the test of procedure, fairness, and constitutional integrity.

13/07/2025

13/07/2025

The Myopia of Political Leadership

1. Thinking in Campaign Cycles, Not Generational Cycles
Our leaders obsess over “what next” because the moment society stabilizes, their leverage evaporates. Without chaos or crises, campaign slogans fall flat, and so do their chances at re-election—or worse, their ability to inflate budgets for personal gain.

2. The "Hunger for Corruption" Logic
A fully functioning, healthy Africa isn’t a threat—it’s a disappearance of the gravy train.
They ask: What justifies high budgets, enlarged ministries, or foreign donor dependencies? What story will placate our base when problems are solved?

3. Fear Over Vision
Instead of asking “What happens when all schools are functional, health care is free, infrastructure is solid?”, they wonder “If all problems are solved, what will we run on?”

🔑 What Needs to Change

Demand Vision, Not Crisis
We must insist our leaders articulate a future beyond problems: How do we sustain happiness? What’s the next level of Africa’s civilization?

Incentivize Stability
Link political reward to lasting achievements, not perpetual emergencies. Reward those who dismantle their own power structures in exchange for systemic progress.

Public Accountability for Future Plans
Treat campaign promises as contracts. If problems disappear, leaders must pivot confidently to long-term advancement—careers shouldn’t hinge on crises.

🎯 The Global Thinking Paradox

Politicians who “think global” often mean “donor agenda” or “foreign endorsement.” Yet if Africa truly solves its own problems, the rest of the world has no choice but to take notice. That’s our real power: proving we don’t need to sell despair to stay relevant—but rather, sell success.

🌍 Final Thought

Africa’s leaders are shackled by short-term hunger—to feed themselves until the next election. What we need is visionaries who ask:

“What’s next after development?”

“How do we build happiness beyond GDP?”

“When our problems are solved, which frontiers will we pioneer?”

Fighting the trap starts by refusing to live in it. Demand they stop asking “What next campaign?” and start planning “What next future?”

13/07/2025

The Myopia of Political Leadership

1. Thinking in Campaign Cycles, Not Generational Cycles
Our leaders obsess over “what next” because the moment society stabilizes, their leverage evaporates. Without chaos or crises, campaign slogans fall flat, and so do their chances at re-election—or worse, their ability to inflate budgets for personal gain.

2. The "Hunger for Corruption" Logic
A fully functioning, healthy Africa isn’t a threat—it’s a disappearance of the gravy train.
They ask: What justifies high budgets, enlarged ministries, or foreign donor dependencies? What story will placate our base when problems are solved?

3. Fear Over Vision
Instead of asking “What happens when all schools are functional, health care is free, infrastructure is solid?”, they wonder “If all problems are solved, what will we run on?”

🔑 What Needs to Change

Demand Vision, Not Crisis
We must insist our leaders articulate a future beyond problems: How do we sustain happiness? What’s the next level of Africa’s civilization?

Incentivize Stability
Link political reward to lasting achievements, not perpetual emergencies. Reward those who dismantle their own power structures in exchange for systemic progress.

Public Accountability for Future Plans
Treat campaign promises as contracts. If problems disappear, leaders must pivot confidently to long-term advancement—careers shouldn’t hinge on crises.

🎯 The Global Thinking Paradox

Politicians who “think global” often mean “donor agenda” or “foreign endorsement.” Yet if Africa truly solves its own problems, the rest of the world has no choice but to take notice. That’s our real power: proving we don’t need to sell despair to stay relevant—but rather, sell success.

🌍 Final Thought

Africa’s leaders are shackled by short-term hunger—to feed themselves until the next election. What we need is visionaries who ask:

“What’s next after development?”

“How do we build happiness beyond GDP?”

“When our problems are solved, which frontiers will we pioneer?”

Fighting the trap starts by refusing to live in it. Demand they stop asking “What next campaign?” and start planning “What next future?”

04/07/2025

Republic Day throw back