Free Speech & Civil Liberty

To Protest or Not to Protest: The Ghanaian Dilemma

Protests are a fundamental aspect of any democratic society. They provide a platform for individuals and groups to express grievances, demand accountability, and influence public policy. However, in Ghana, recent protests like “Fix the Country” and “The Fight Against Illegal Mining (Galamsey)” have highlighted a growing tension between citizens exercising their right to protest and […]

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Vote Buying: A Disheartening Situation Undermining Ghana’s Democracy and A Prospective Cause of Economic Hardship

With the evolution of democracy, citizens now possess the right to participate in decision-making in governance, especially in choosing their leaders. They are allowed to look critically at policies presented by aspiring leaders. If they agree with policies addressing their grievances, such a leader is mandated to lead. This explains the definition of democracy by

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Press Freedom Under Threat: Who Fights for The Fourth Estate?

Commentary, Free Speech & Civil Liberty / Nathaniel Dwamena

Ghana has had a long tradition of state ownership and control of the media, dating back to pre-independence times. It is believed that since the introduction of radio in Gold Coast in 1935 and television in 1965 until the airwaves were liberalized in 1996, radio and television were controlled by the colonial and the post-colonial

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Keep Your Faith, Not All Sins Mean Crime.

Free Speech & Civil Liberty / Nathaniel Dwamena

When you act wrongly against the will of a deity or God it becomes a sinful act. What is sinful, depends on the dogmatic principles one adheres to in his religion. A Christian will count prostitution as a sin, however, the reason the Christian sees prostitution as a sin is that the fellow is a

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CONVERSION OF UNIVERSITY MALE HALLS, A THREAT AGAINST BOYS SCHOOLS AND FREEDOM OF CHOICE

Free Speech & Civil Liberty / admin

Choice is important as it gives evidence of consent from individuals. This is not different when it comes to school selection in Ghana. From the second circle institutions thus senior high level, pupils make choice as to the kind of school they want to attend. The Basic Education Certificate Examination grade system is one major

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KNUST Unrest, A Violation Of Claim Right

Free Speech & Civil Liberty / admin

The rights of every individual are perceived to be inherent and inalienable. Yes, that’s true because by virtue of one’s humanity, there are equal rights for everyone. Rights have legal and moral protections to making sure that needs are met irrespective of colour, culture or race. Everyone has a right against authority but those rights

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