Democracy thrives on the promise that political parties, as vehicles of governance, are formed to address societal challenges and advance national development. In Ghana, since the advent of the Fourth Republic in 1992, political parties have positioned themselves as problem solvers, presenting manifestos filled with policy prescriptions intended to uplift the economy, enhance social services, and strengthen democratic governance (Gyimah-Boadi, 2009). However, the reality often reveals a paradox: these same parties frequently become the very source of problems they pledged to solve. This irony underscores the contradictions within Ghana’s...
Teaching is often described as the foundation of national development because teachers shape the knowledge, values, and future of society. In Ghana, however, graduate teachers face a paradoxical crisis. The Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination (GTLE), introduced in 2018 by the National Teaching Council (NTC), was designed to standardize teacher quality and align the profession with global best practices (Owusu & Kwakye, 2021). Yet, despite its stated objectives, the exam has increasingly become controversial. A large majority of graduate teachers have passed the Ghana Teacher Licensure Exam (GTLE), but remain...
Ghana’s demographic profile reveals that young people constitute nearly 60% of the population, representing both the nation’s greatest resource and its most pressing challenge. However, persistent unemployment has turned this demographic dividend into a demographic burden. The problem with youth unemployment is often treated as politicking without any genuine effort to address this existential problem. The Ghana Statistical Service (2025) reports that 22.5% of youth aged 15–35 and 32% of youth aged 15–24 are unemployed, a sharp contrast to the national unemployment rate of 14.7%. Such figures underscore a...
In the 21st century, social media has become a central force in global politics, shaping how citizens, governments, and political actors interact. In Ghana, one of Africa’s most stable democracies, social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter (X), WhatsApp, and TikTok have become key spaces for political discourse. They provide platforms for information sharing, civic engagement, political mobilisation, and accountability (Osei-Tutu, 2020). At the same time, however, social media poses risks such as misinformation, hate speech, and polarisation. This dual nature raises an important question: how can Ghana maximize...
Marriage has historically been shaped by cultural, social, and technological changes. In the 21st century, one of the most profound influences on marital relationships is social media. Platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and TikTok have redefined how couples interact and communicate, shaping perceptions of intimacy, trust, and satisfaction. While social media enhances marital bonds through connectivity, shared experiences, and emotional support, it also poses risks, including jealousy, infidelity, comparison, and reduced intimacy. This paper critically examines the benefits, risks, and broader implications of social media use on marriage.
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