Don’t weaken the courts over Sedina verdict, CDD-Ghana fellow urges Ghanaians
Democracy and Development Fellow at the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Professor John Osae-Kwapong has urged Ghanaians to exercise restraint in their criticism of the judiciary following the Court of Appeal’s decision to acquit former Microfinance and Small Loans Center (MASLOC) chief executive Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, warning that inflammatory rhetoric could further erode public confidence […]
Africa must act collectively amid rising geopolitical tensions – H.E. Hanna Tetteh
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs and United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Libya, H.E. Hanna Serwaa Tetteh, has called on African countries to strengthen collective action to protect the continent’s interests amid growing geopolitical tensions and a weakening global multilateral system. Speaking at the 21st Kronti ne Akwamu Lecture organized by the Ghana Center for […]
Ghana must use AU chairmanship to drive Africa’s transformation – Ambassador D.K. Osei
President of the Ghana Council on Foreign Relations, Ambassador D.K. Osei, has urged Ghana to use its upcoming chairmanship of the African Union (AU) to spearhead bold reforms that will advance continental integration and strengthen Africa’s position in an increasingly fragmented global order. Speaking at the 21st Kronti ne Akwamu Public Lecture on the theme, […]
CDD-Ghana Welcomes Supreme Court Decisions on Delegate System and Office of the Special Prosecutor
CDD-Ghana has lauded the Supreme Court’s landmark rulings declaring the political party delegate system unconstitutional and affirming the constitutionality of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), describing both decisions as significant milestones for Ghana’s democratic governance and accountability architecture. The Center believes the rulings present an opportunity to strengthen internal party democracy, address the […]
Delegate System Ruling Must Be Matched with Campaign Finance Reforms – Prof. H. Kwasi Prempeh
The Supreme Court’s landmark decision declaring Ghana’s political party delegate system unconstitutional has sparked important national conversations on internal party democracy, political financing, and electoral reform. In an interview with Woezor TV, Prof. H. Kwasi Prempeh, Executive Director of CDD-Ghana, discusses the rationale behind the ruling and its implications for Ghana’s democratic governance. The conversation […]
Government’s Position Paper is a Step Forward, but the Constitutional Review Process Must Remain Inclusive – Prof. H. Kwasi Prempeh
Following the release of the Government’s White Paper on the 2025 Constitution Review Committee (CRC) Report, Prof. H. Kwasi Prempeh, Executive Director of CDD-Ghana and Chair of the Constitution Review Committee, joined Evans Mensah on PM Express to discuss the government’s response to the Committee’s recommendations and the road ahead for Ghana’s constitutional review process. […]
Evolving Global Order Presents Opportunities for Africa but Demands Strategic Leadership, Strong Institutions – H.E. Hanna Tetteh
The Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) convened its 21st Kronti ne Akwamu annual flagship public lecture, bringing together policymakers, diplomats, academics, civil society actors, development partners, students, and members of the public to examine how Ghana and Africa can navigate an increasingly complex global environment. Held at the British Council Auditorium in Accra, on […]
