‘Kronti ne Akwamu’ # 19_Religion and Liberal Democracy in the Fourth Republic
This lecture explores the influence of religion on Ghana’s secular constitution, democracy, and liberal freedoms, including freedom of expression, association, and personal liberty. [embeddoc url=”https://cddgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/19th-‘Kronti-ne-Awamu_-Religion-and-Liberal-Democracy-in-the-Fourth-Republic-wb-.pdf”]
Political Attitudes of West -Africa’s Youth
The Open Society Barometer report (2023) revealed some interesting findings about the youth. The barometer covered 30 countries out of which five were from Africa (Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa). Consider these two statements from the report: “Age appears to be a factor in shaping attitudes toward democracy. There was less enthusiasm among […]
What Do Ghanaians Say About Military Rule? – 7 Key Observations
Post the presidential inauguration on January 7, one of the narratives that gained traction in public conversations was how to interpret the applause that greeted Burkina Faso’s military leader who was in attendance. For some, it was an endorsement of military rule and a growing disenchantment with democracy. What do Ghanaians say about military rule, […]
CDD-Ghana Condemns Acts of Post-Election Hooliganism, Vandalism and Assault on State Officials and Properties
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Policy Expectations of the New Government: A robust asset and liability declaration framework
By Nick Opoku Public officials are entrusted with the authority to award contracts, allocate resources, and oversee decisions involving public funds. To ensure they act in the public’s interest rather than for personal gain, most countries require them to declare their assets, liabilities, and other interests, including those owned or controlled by their families and […]
Constitution Day Reflections – Citizens and their Members of Parliament
At midnight on January 7, 2025, Ghanaians witnessed the inauguration of the 9th Parliament following the successful completion of the country’s ninth election since the transition to constitutional rule in 1992. It is important to remember that in four of the nine elections held so far, Ghanaians have voted for change. In consequence, ruling parties […]
The 2024 Presidential & Parliamentary Elections: Electoral Competition and the Future of Ghana’s Democracy
The 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections are generally over. There are still some post-election issues to be resolved with nine outstanding constituencies. Nonetheless, Ghana has held nine successful elections, voted to for six presidents, and chose political party turnover four times (2000, 2008, 2016, 2024) over the last thirty-one years of democratic governance. Electoral competition […]
Electoral Violence Cases Recorded on the 2024 Elections
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Balancing Rights Against Public Order
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CSOs Engage with IGP and National Election Security Task Force on Post-Election Violence and Disruptions, Call on all Citizens to be Law Abiding
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