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Today, February 24, 2025, Ghana weeps silently—59 years since a coup tore its soul apart. Two men stand as shadows in this tale: Jacob Wilson Sey, a forgotten colossus who cradled our land, and Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka, the soldier who plunged it into darkness. One built Ghana with gold and grit; the other broke it … Read more
His Excellency John Dramani MahamaPresident of the Republic of GhanaJubilee HouseAccra, Ghana 24th February 2025 Subject: A Plea to Rename Kotoka International Airport—A Cry for Ghana’s Soul Your Excellency, Today, the 24th of February, marks fifty-nine years since Ghana’s heart was pierced by the cruel blade of betrayal. On this day in 1966, a handful … Read more
In the northern Ghanaian city of Tamale, a young man slumps against a wall, eyes barely open, clutching a green packet labeled “Tafrodol.” Hundreds of miles away, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, a mother watches her teenage son stumble home, dazed from mixing the same drug with a cheap energy drink. These haunting images, captured by … Read more
Ghana’s story blends pride with betrayal, a history of resilience shadowed by moments of upheaval. Since February 24, 1966, when Kwame Nkrumah, the nation’s first president, was ousted in a coup that ended the First Republic, a pattern of power grabs has marked the country. These events—some successful, others stopped short—have disrupted Ghana’s peace and … Read more
In Ghana, the path to riches and renown doesn’t wind through hard work, ingenuity, or service—it barrels straight through the chaos of a coup. Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka and Jerry John Rawlings stand as towering testaments to this twisted truth, their names etched into the nation’s psyche not for building but for breaking. Since 1969, Kotoka’s … Read more
Ghana stands at a pivotal moment in its history. As the nation continues to redefine its identity and strive for progress, it is time to confront a legacy that many believe continues to undermine the country’s potential. Accra’s premier gateway, currently known as Kotoka International Airport, bears a name that evokes a past of betrayal … Read more