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Discussion and analysis of the topmost news story of the day

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Latest Episodes

The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has launched an audit of all MMDAs over failures in enforcing building permit regulations and development controls.

What are the cybersecurity implications of linking online activity to personal identities? We hear from the Ranking Member of Parliament’s Information and Communications Committee and cybersecurity experts on the debate.

A week after tensions surfaced between Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu and NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the party’s Council of Elders banned all endorsements, campaigning, publicity, and activities related to prospective presidential candida... more

Government says the economy is stabilising, pointing to falling inflation, a stronger cedi, and improved GDP figures. But NPP’s Nana Akomea argues that the numbers do not reflect the daily struggles of ordinary Ghanaians.

Confusion and political disagreement erupt over the newly signed Legal Education Reform Bill as the Minority and Majority clash over whether LLB graduates will still write entrance exams this year.

Government has set an end-of-week deadline to restore all power generation plants as parts of the country continue to experience widespread blackouts.

Government has rejected claims by Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) that it is undermining the OSP following a High Court ruling that halted the office’s prosecutorial powers without authorization from the Attorney General.

The demonstration follows what the NPP describes as rising intimidation and a clampdown on free speech. It comes after the arrest of Sunyani East Communications Officer, Abubakar Yakubu.

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Recent Guests

Retana Odelo-Sowa
Deputy Minister of Local Government
Ministry of Local Government
Episode: MMDAs Face Audit Over Building Permit Compliance
Prince Cass Avotri
Executive Secretary of Structural Subdivision
Ghana Institute of Engineering
Episode: MMDAs Face Audit Over Building Permit Compliance
Ernest Adumakwe
Member of Parliament, Kaikwe South (Housing Committee member)
Parliament of Ghana
Episode: MMDAs Face Audit Over Building Permit Compliance
Alfred Alote Gazy
NIMC official for the area
National Insurance and Mortgage/Local Government context (NIMC context as described)
Episode: MMDAs Face Audit Over Building Permit Compliance
Sam George
Communications Minister (Minister of State)
Ghanaian government
Episode: No ID, No Porn? Sam George Pushes Law Requiring Photo ID for Adult Sites
Matthew Yendam
Ranking member on Parliamentary Select Committee on Information and Communication
Parliament of Ghana
Episode: No ID, No Porn? Sam George Pushes Law Requiring Photo ID for Adult Sites
Richard Kumado
Security analyst
Episode: No ID, No Porn? Sam George Pushes Law Requiring Photo ID for Adult Sites
Godwin Akugan
Deputy Director of Communications, NDC
NDC
Episode: NDC Bans Endorsements as Haruna–Asiedu Nketia Succession Tensions Escalate
Inisa Fuseni
Former Member of Parliament for Tamale Central
Independent/Former MP
Episode: NDC Bans Endorsements as Haruna–Asiedu Nketia Succession Tensions Escalate

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Kenneth Jesse
Host of Top Story program, Joy FM
Samuel Kujo Brace
Anchor/Presenter, Host of Top Story segment

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MMDAs Face Audit Over Building Permit Compliance
Q: What is the proposed way forward to prevent future collapses?
Strengthen enforcement through mandated permits, engage licensing bodies and engineering councils, audit existing structures for integrity, and consider retrofitting where possible while demolishing unsafe buildings to protect lives.
MMDAs Face Audit Over Building Permit Compliance
Q: What is contributing most to the building collapses according to the engineer interviewed?
The main factors are the lack of professional engagement and supervision, with developers bypassing licensed professionals and using substandard materials, which leads to structural failures and unsafe buildings.
“Ghanaians Don’t Eat Stability” Nana Akomea Challenges Gov’t Economic Claims
Q: Is the government out of touch with public sentiment regarding living costs?
The guest argues that while some indicators show improvement, prices and costs for utilities, housing, and day-to-day goods remain higher than inflation, indicating a perceived disconnect between macro numbers and household reality.
“Ghanaians Don’t Eat Stability” Nana Akomea Challenges Gov’t Economic Claims
Q: What should Ghanaians expect in terms of policies to improve disposable income?
Officials outline inflation management and broader economic stabilization alongside measures to expand the economy and create jobs, while acknowledging ongoing challenges with prices and cost of living.
SHS Shutdown Fears Rise As Food Shortages Hit Schools Before WASSCE
Q: What plans are suggested to prevent a repeat of this crisis in the future?
Experts call for a formal, predictable funding schedule negotiated among GES, GetFund, and the Ministry of Finance, with defined intervals for money releases aligned to school reopening and key academic activities.

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This show provides fast-paced, data-informed debates on Ghanaian current events, with a strong focus on politics, economics, governance, and policy outcomes. Episodes routinely feature government officials, opposition voices, economists, legal experts, and civil society analysts, creating a multi-perspective view on issues like economic stability, energy and infrastructure, anti-corruption, education policy, and parliamentary proceedings. A notable pattern is the integration of on-the-ground reporting, live reactions, and expert commentary to test official narratives against real-world impacts, making it useful for listeners who want a compact brief on top stories with policy context and practical implications.

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1. Retana Odelo-Sowa
2. Prince Cass Avotri
3. Ernest Adumakwe
4. Alfred Alote Gazy
5. Sam George
6. Matthew Yendam
7. Richard Kumado
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