You hear the word every week. “Parliament has passed the bill.” Sometimes it is a tax bill. Sometimes it is about free SHS or fuel prices. Lately, it has been the Anti-LGBTQ Bill. And almost every time, people react as if the thing is already law as if the police can start enforcing it tomorrow morning. But that is not how it works. In Ghana, a bill is only a proposal. It is not yet the law of the land. Until the President signs it and it is published in the Gazette, it has n

Weeks ago on a public transport, an older man made loud and defamatory remarks that were completely out of line. I responded with facts. Instead of addressing the issue, a respected woman in the bus turned to me and said, 'Apologise.' She hadn’t even heard what I said. She didn’t ask what happened. In her mind, because I am younger, I was automatically in the wrong. The other passengers stayed silent. “Don’t mind him,” some muttered. “Just leave it.” At that moment, I felt

Some weeks ago, I watched a video that got me thinking. The setting was a nightclub. A young woman, probably in her early twenties, was dancing freely to the music. She wore what could generously be described as a skirt, but only because fashion designers insisted on calling it one. It was so short that I found myself wondering whether the rest of the fabric had simply failed to arrive. Every bend and every turn threatened to reveal more than it concealed. She paired it with

As a concerned citizen tuning into the CITI Breakfast News, I listened with growing alarm as discussions turned to the institutions tasked with managing waste in Ghana. The stark reality hit hard, our landfills, particularly in Accra, are under immense pressure. Reports from early 2026 highlighted the Kpone Landfill nearing capacity, with warnings of imminent shutdown risks within months if urgent measures aren't taken. Heavy rains have already rendered parts inaccessible, e

As a communications professional working at the intersection of digital strategy, IT, and content in Ghana, I’ve been paying close attention to the ongoing discussions around the National Information Technology Authority (NITA) Bill 2025. This draft legislation has generated significant conversation across professional networks, due to its potential implications for anyone involved in technology-enabled work. What the Bill About The NITA Bill 2025 seeks to replace the existin

On Friday, May 29, 2026, Ghana’s Parliament passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025 popularly known as the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, by voice vote. The legislation now awaits the assent of President John Dramani Mahama. This marks the latest chapter in a long-running debate that touches on culture, religion, family values, and human rights in Ghana.16 As a concerned citizen or reader, you may be wondering: What exactly does this bill say? What changes if the Presi