Leckma WATCH

13/08/2026

The youth of ledzokuku is looking up to you for the much awaited development and they believe you won't fail them.

26/04/2026

Good morning, comrades.

This morning, I wish to once again celebrate my boss for his unwavering commitment to excellence. His achievement is not only a personal milestone but a powerful example of what true leadership should represent. He has shown that leadership is not just about holding a position, but about continuously striving to grow, improve, and set a standard worth emulating.

His journey serves as a strong source of inspiration to the youth of Ledzokuku — a reminder that education, discipline, and dedication can open greater doors and shape a better future. Let this be a call to all young people to aspire higher, pursue excellence, and become agents of meaningful change in our community and beyond.

Congratulations once again, Snr Comrade Bernard Martei Korley. Your success is a motivation to us all.

24/01/2026

Happy weekend!

17/01/2026

Beyond Buying Buses: Why Ghana Must Reform the Tro-Tro System
Ghana is gradually drifting toward a public transportation crisis, and we are all watching it unfold in real time. Over the past year, residents of Accra and other urban centers have endured persistent transport shortages, long queues at lorry stations, and growing uncertainty about daily mobility. While the shortage of vehicles is part of the problem, it is far from the real solution.
The challenge before us is not simply about acquiring more buses; it is about reforming and regulating the intercity public transport system—popularly known as the tro-tro system—to make it efficient, predictable, and fit for Ghana’s vision of a 24-hour economy.
The Need for Regulation, Not Just Expansion
An effective transport system must operate within clear rules of engagement, regulations, requirements, and sanctions. Today, much of the tro-tro system operates informally, with weak oversight and limited accountability. This results in inefficiencies, arbitrary pricing, safety risks, and poor planning.
If Ghana is serious about productivity, time management, and economic growth, then public transport must be treated as a critical service—managed professionally and driven by data.
Every lorry station should function as an organized transport hub, not just a loading point. This requires a proper administrative structure made up of:
Administrative officers
Accounts and finance personnel
Transport technicians
Station managers
In addition, trained inspectors must ensure that both vehicles and drivers meet eligibility requirements before any trip begins. Roadworthiness, driver licensing, insurance status, and compliance checks should be mandatory, not optional.
Data Must Drive Transport Decisions
Modern transport systems are powered by data, and Ghana should be no exception. Station staff should collect real-time data on:
Vehicles entering and leaving stations
Passenger volumes per route
Peak travel times
Demand patterns by location and time
With this data, authorities can accurately determine how many vehicles are needed, where they are needed, and at what time. This allows for better planning, reduced waiting times, and optimal deployment of vehicles—because in a 24-hour economy, time truly is money.
Revenue generated from station operations should be reinvested directly into the maintenance and running of those stations. Rather than channelling these funds through local assemblies—where they are often redirected to unrelated priorities—station administrations should have the mandate to manage their own resources for cleanliness, security, staff remuneration, and infrastructure upkeep.
Mandatory Union Registration and Identification
No commercial vehicle should operate unless the driver is registered with a recognized transport union, with clear identification and accountability mechanisms. Union membership should be compulsory, not optional, as it provides a structured channel for regulation, discipline, and communication.
On-Site Enforcement and Compliance Agencies
To strengthen compliance, key state institutions should have a visible presence at major lorry stations, including:
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA)
Motor Traffic and Transport Unit (MTTU)
State-approved insurance representatives
Their presence would significantly improve enforcement, reduce illegal operations, and enhance passenger safety.
Government–Union Partnership Model
Rather than government simply purchasing buses and struggling with fleet management, a more sustainable approach would be partnership with transport unions. Government can:
Purchase buses and lease them to unions
Implement “work-and-pay” or hire-purchase schemes for union members
Share profits or recover investments over time
This model encourages ownership, responsibility, and maintenance discipline, while also allowing government to influence pricing, service quality, and route planning through the unions.
Protecting Passengers and the Economy
A regulated, data-driven tro-tro system would help curb indiscriminate fare increases, protect passengers, improve safety, and ensure reliability. Most importantly, it would align public transport with Ghana’s broader economic ambitions.
Ghana does not need only more buses—it needs better policy. A comprehensive reform of the intercity tro-tro system, grounded in regulation, professional management, data, and strong government-union collaboration, is the real solution. If we get the system right, public transport can become a powerful engine for productivity, inclusion, and national development.

11/01/2026

Ofori-Atta, Accountability, and the Crisis of Confidence in Governance
The Akufo-Addo–Ofori-Atta administration will be remembered by many Ghanaians not as a model of democratic governance, but as a government that consistently appeared detached from accountability and public responsibility. For a growing section of the population, the conduct of the former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has come to symbolize this troubling era.
Since December 2024, Ken Ofori-Atta has refused to return to Ghana. His initial explanation was that he had travelled to the United States for medical treatment and would return by June 2025. We are now well into 2026, yet he remains absent from his homeland. This prolonged stay abroad, combined with ongoing accountability questions, has deepened public suspicion and frustration.
This situation raises serious and uncomfortable questions—especially when placed against the backdrop of the much-publicized Agenda 111 hospital project. The government repeatedly assured Ghanaians that it was building ultra-modern hospitals across the country to strengthen healthcare delivery. Yet today, the same former Finance Minister under whose watch these projects were financed appears to suggest—by his continued absence—that none of these facilities are capable of treating or sustaining his life.
This contradiction fuels a painful national question: Who were these hospitals really built for?
If Ghana’s healthcare system is not good enough for its own Finance Minister, what message does that send to the ordinary Ghanaian—the market woman, the teacher, the driver, the farmer—who has no option but to depend on it?
It must be stated clearly: Ken Ofori-Atta, like any former public officer, has the right to medical care anywhere in the world. That right is not in dispute. However, creating the impression that he is too ill to board a plane to Ghana or to receive any form of treatment locally—while simultaneously avoiding accountability processes—raises legitimate concerns. It gives the appearance not merely of ill health, but of evasion.
History offers a useful contrast. Other former Finance Ministers have remained in Ghana and subjected themselves to the rule of law when required. A notable example is Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, former Deputy Finance Minister and now Finance Minister. He was dragged before the courts on charges of causing financial loss to the state—charges that many now acknowledge were pursued despite weak evidence. Eventually, the truth prevailed. He was acquitted and discharged.
Today, Dr. Ato Forson serves as Finance Minister with his integrity largely intact. Many Ghanaians believe he brings discipline, clarity, and experience to economic management. Some even joke—popularly referring to “Atonomics”—that his confidence alone boosts investor sentiment. The key difference is simple: he stayed, faced the process, and was vindicated.
If Ken Ofori-Atta truly believes he served Ghana diligently and to the best of his ability, then he should return home without fear. Ghana is his country. It is governed by law, not mob justice. If investigations are conducted and all allegations are proven false, the nation will have every reason to celebrate him—just as it celebrates others who have been cleared by due process. Indeed, many would openly defend him, even demonstrate in his favour.
But the alternative—remaining abroad indefinitely, reportedly seeking refuge, and preferring detention in a foreign system over return to one’s own country—inflicts deep reputational damage. Not just to himself, but to Ghana and to African leadership more broadly. It reinforces the perception that powerful officials see Ghana as good enough to govern, but not good enough to face justice.
This perception is worsened by the fact that the Special Prosecutor has publicly described him as a “fugitive from justice.” Whether one agrees with that label or not, it is the former Minister’s actions—not the words of critics—that continue to sustain it.
In light of this, misplaced anger by sections of the NPP’s youthful communicators is unfortunate. Their frustration and criticism should be directed inward—towards their own former leaders—rather than at voices like Okudzeto Ablakwa or Sammy Gyamfi, who are articulating widely held public concerns. Insults on social media cannot substitute for accountability in governance.
Ghanaians are not demanding persecution. They are demanding fairness, transparency, and respect for the rule of law. No individual—no matter how powerful—should be seen as above it.
History is watching. And Ghana is waiting.

30/09/2025

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BMK HOPE FOUNDATION LAUNCHES WELFARE FUND FOR LEDZOKUKU TRADITIONAL LEADERS
The BMK Hope Foundation, led by its CEO and Founder BMK, has officially launched a Welfare Fund in support of the Woyei, Wulomei, and Asafoatsemei of the Ledzokuku Traditional Area. This initiative follows a promise made by BMK during an engagement with the traditional leaders at this year’s Homowo Festival.
During that interaction, it became evident that many of these respected leaders — especially the elderly among them — are facing serious welfare challenges. Responding to these concerns, BMK pledged to take action by establishing a fund that would cater to their welfare and help support their duties and responsibilities within the community.
On the day of the fund’s launch, BMK fulfilled his commitment by donating GHS 10,000 each to the Woyei, Wulomei, and Asafoatsemei as seed money for the fund. In addition, he made a firm promise to contribute to the fund on a monthly basis, ensuring continuous support for the initiative.
BMK also used the opportunity to encourage well-to-do citizens of Teshie to contribute what they can — their “widow’s mite” — to support this noble cause, emphasizing the importance of communal support for traditional authorities.
In a surprise announcement, BMK further promised to provide a bus for each group to facilitate their movement, acknowledging the challenges they face in fulfilling their duties due to transportation limitations.
He also hinted at an initiative under consideration by the Ga Traditional Council — the addition of a Grand Durbar to the annual Ga Homowo Festival, aimed at enhancing the cultural celebration and strengthening unity among the people.
In his closing remarks, BMK called on the youth of Ledzokuku to shun violence, drug abuse, and other social vices, and rather pursue peace and development for the betterment of the community. He emphasized that peace and discipline are essential pillars for growth and prosperity in any society.
The District Police Commander of Ledzokuku also delivered a powerful message, echoing BMK’s call for peace. He highlighted the critical role that traditional leaders can play in maintaining order and promoting community peace, and urged them to continue working closely with law enforcement agencies to prevent crime and social unrest.
The Commander stressed the urgent need to expand the Ledzokuku Police Station, citing the growing demands of the population and the increased responsibilities of the police. He pointed out that the current capacity of the station is insufficient to handle modern security challenges and called on the community, traditional authorities, and government to advocate and support the expansion of the facility.
According to him, an upgraded police station will not only improve operational efficiency but also restore the lost glory of the local police force, enabling them to serve the community more effectively
To conclude the event, the traditional leaders offered libations and special prayers, asking for divine blessings and protection for BMK and his team at the BMK Hope Foundation. They expressed deep appreciation for his generosity and commitment to the well-being of traditional authorities in Ledzokuku.

26/09/2025

Celebrating my 1st year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

13/06/2025