By; David Tetteh Emaahi Image of the President of Ghana; John Dramani Mahama When a nation contemplates rewriting parts of its foundational law, the ripple effects touch every layer of society, none more profoundly than the younger generation. The government of Ghana's recent endorsement of the Constitutional Review Committee's recommendations, leading up to the anticipated 2027 national referendum, brings forward structural changes that go far beyond political shorthand. For Ghana’s youth and the nation as a whole, these proposed amendments present a mix of unprecedented structural opportunities and serious questions about political accountability. Opening Doors: Direct Youth Empowerment and Representation Among the most compelling elements of the reform package for the Ghanaian young people is the deliberate push for inclusive political architecture: Lowering Presidential Age Eligibility: By proposing a reduction in the minimum age to ...
By Tetteh David Emaahi Picture of Nkosuo Initiative team and Trotor Orphanage Home Nkosuo Initiative Foundation, the youth-led Ghanaian organization with a singular objective to ensure the socio-economic empowerment of socially, economically and politically disadvantaged groups such as women, children and youth in rural areas and informal residence in sub-Sahara Africa (SSA). Nkosuo Initiative work to meet its set goals, for example, Goal 1,2,4.8,10, and 11 which are No Poverty, Zero Hunger, Quality Education, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Reduced Inequality, and Sustainable Cities and Communities. (2019-2024) Nkosuo Initiative initiated a first phase of community-based project (2019-2021) in community in the Eastern region of Ghana (Trotor community). The initiative was seen to cultivate and process vegetables, such Ginger, Pepper, Turmeric and Cucumber. After the initiative of the project, Nkosuo initiative has been part of the community to improve the...