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NPP National Chairman-elect John Boadu says he does not believe the party can be described as broke, arguing that many wealthy individuals in the country are members of the NPP

Former Attorney General Samuel Atta Akyea is calling on EOCO to grant detained MP Agyei Baffour Awuah bail, while dismissing reports that GH¢50 million bail conditions have been set for him as untrue.

John Ntim Fordjour, Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee, alleges that the Mahama government is now operating “1 shift, 3 cocaine clearing at the ports,” as he questions the government’s approach to tackling cocaine-related issues

Kingsley Ofosu Ntiamoah has described Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George as incompetent, unprincipled and dishonest, questioning his performance and conduct in office

GNAT, NAGRAT and PRETAG have maintained that outstanding issues—including promotion arrears, salary adjustments and other conditions of service—must be addressed. The unions have said they want concrete action and payment, not repeated assurances.

Isaac Nii Baah, GNAT’s Head of Salaries, has called on government to address teachers’ outstanding concerns, including unpaid promotion arrears and other conditions of service, as the nationwide strike continues.

Questions are being raised over the ownership, control, and management of the Hohoe Sports Stadium/AstroTurf and the Agogo Sports and Cultural Complex.

Recent investigations by Corruption Watch have raised concerns about private interests allegedly connected to the land and facilities, which were funded substantially through public resources. The Hohoe Municipal Assembly has said it considers the Hohoe facility a state asset and is taking steps to secure its handover. At Agogo, the Municipal Assembly took custody of the facility in 2024 following a directive from Ghana Gas.

Rising of fuel prices and transport fares, questions are also being raised about public confidence in Ghana’s economy and the current NDC government.

At the same time, the recent incident at the court grounds has sparked debate about whether the proper procedure was followed.

Are foreign interests becoming too influential in Ghana’s corporate space? Should Ghana be doing more to support local businesses and farmers instead of relying heavily on imported food such as rice and other staples?

And when illegal drugs such as cocaine are detected in or passing through the country, serious questions arise: How are these substances getting through our borders, ports, and airports? Are our security systems strong enough to prevent trafficking?

In this first CODECA book, we take a closer look at some of the key issues affecting the lives and livelihoods of Ghanaians. The discussion touches on the consistency of free SHS, concerns surrounding drug-related issues, the struggles of cocoa farmers over cocoa prices, and the impact of rising fuel prices.

The conversation also examines the relationship between the Ghana cedi and the US dollar, and why a reduction in the dollar’s value has not necessarily translated into noticeable improvements in the everyday lives of citizens.

From education and agriculture to fuel prices and the cost of living, this book brings together important concerns and reflections on Ghana’s economic and social challenges.