ISAAC ASABOR

Jan 17, 2025 | ndokwareporters.com | ISAAC ASABOR

By Isaac AsaborIn the annals of Ghanaian democracy, moments of sharp rebuke between the executive and the legislature are not unprecedented. Yet, the recent acerbic critique delivered by the country’s parliament to President Nana Akufo-Addo’s administration has reverberated far beyond the chambers of government. Laden with biting rhetoric, the address has ignited a national conversation about governance, accountability, and the proper tone for inter-branch dialogue in a democratic society.

Jan 16, 2025 | metrowatchonline.com | ISAAC ASABOR |Isioma Ogochukwu

Governor Monday Okpebholo’s recent appointment of Collins Edomaruse as Special Adviser on International Development Partners is a masterstroke that combines vision, strategic foresight, and impeccable timing. Like a tailor crafting a bespoke garment, this appointment is perfectly fitted to the unique demands of the role and the extraordinary qualities of the appointee. Without a doubt, this cap fits, and it fits splendidly. Collins Edomaruse is no stranger to excellence.

Jan 16, 2025 | opinionnigeria.com | ISAAC ASABOR

As the calendar turns to a new year, many of us engage in reflection, resolutions, and commitments to improve our lives. For smokers, there may be no more critical resolution than this: to quit smoking. Against the backdrop of alarming research findings, including a study published in Addiction by behavioral scientists at University College London (UCL), the urgency for smokers to resolutely abandon the habit in 2025 cannot be overstated.

Jan 16, 2025 | modernghana.com | ISAAC ASABOR

I was recently seated in the backseat of a taxi on my way to a press event in Lagos when the driver, a man who introduced himself as Ephraim, asked a question that stuck with me long after the ride: “Oga, why God dey allow these corrupt people to lead us for this country?”Ephraim’s question was neither casual nor rhetorical. It carried the weight of frustration, years of toil, and the anguish of living in a nation where corruption seems entrenched in every layer of governance.

Jan 16, 2025 | modernghana.com | ISAAC ASABOR

Pastor Umo Eno, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, recently shared a reflective and heartfelt message on his LinkedIn page that resonated deeply with the public. Drawing inspiration from the Nepalese poet Santosh Kalwar, he celebrated the transition to a new Executive Council while appreciating the remarkable contributions of his outgoing team.