Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh

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Political movements remain relevant when they are willing to learn, adapt and remain anchored in the principles that giv...
08/09/2026

Political movements remain relevant when they are willing to learn, adapt and remain anchored in the principles that give them purpose.

That thought stayed with me at last week’s Berlin Campaign Conference, where political strategists, communicators and leaders reflected on how campaigns, communication and democratic engagement are changing.

For the NPP, rebuilding must mean more than preparing for another election. It requires us to examine our experience honestly, improve how we organise and communicate, and reconnect with the people we seek to serve.

But renewal should not mean losing ourselves. As our politics evolves, we must be willing to change what no longer works while remaining grounded in the values that give our tradition meaning.

The task, therefore, is to simply change what no longer works, and preserve what should never be lost. That is how a political tradition prepares not only for another election, but for another generation.

07/09/2026

Building for the future means building beyond ourselves.

At the recent U.S.-Africa Nuclear Energy Summit, I reflected on a lesson that extends far beyond the nuclear sector: delivering a project is one thing; building the people and institutions that can sustain its value is another.

Governments and political leaders will change, but the responsibility to keep institutions working, preserve knowledge and continue delivering for citizens does not disappear with a change of administration. That is why leadership must look beyond immediate results.

A strong institution should not become weaker when one person leaves. Its systems should be strong enough to retain knowledge, adapt and continue improving. That is the kind of country we should seek to build.

This is one of the lessons public service has taught me: leadership is not only about what you are able to deliver during your tenure. It is also about what is still capable of delivering after you have left.

That is leadership beyond the build.

Welcome to September.May this month bring fresh perspective, meaningful engagement, and the resolve to finish the year w...
01/09/2026

Welcome to September.

May this month bring fresh perspective, meaningful engagement, and the resolve to finish the year with the same conviction with which we began it.

Happy New Month.

As we begin a new week and bring August to a close, one lesson worth carrying with us is that excellence rarely happens ...
31/08/2026

As we begin a new week and bring August to a close, one lesson worth carrying with us is that excellence rarely happens by accident.

Excellence begins with proper and deliberate planning. When we plan well, we give our ideas direction, our efforts structure and excellence the opportunity to thrive.

So as we step into a new week and prepare for a new month, let us plan well, execute deliberately and continue to pursue excellence.

“The Lord is my light and my salvation— so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, s...
30/08/2026

“The Lord is my light and my salvation— so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?

When evil people come to devour me, when my enemies and foes attack me, they will stumble and fall.

Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will not be afraid. Even if I am attacked, I will remain confident.

The one thing I ask of the Lord— the thing I seek most— is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, delighting in the Lord’s perfections and meditating in his Temple.”

Psalms 27:1-4 NLT

29/08/2026

The journey becomes even more rewarding when we slow down, enjoy the moment, and make time for the people who make the journey worthwhile.

Wishing you a beautiful evening.

Alma Pokua Adade-Prempeh

28/08/2026

I enjoy Kofi Kinaata’s music, especially for the depth of his lyrics and the way he tells our Ghanaian stories.

He takes our everyday experiences, familiar expressions and the wisdom of ordinary life and turns them into music that can make you smile, reflect and sometimes question yourself.

That is one of the strengths of our creative industry. At its best, it does more than entertain. It preserves our language, carries our culture, records our experiences and passes lessons from one generation to another.

Kofi Kinaata has a remarkable gift for doing that. His storytelling feels familiar because it comes from the world we know, yet its meaning often travels far beyond the song itself.

Good music entertains but great music becomes part of a people’s memory.

27/08/2026

Politics, which may be about disagreement, does not have to become enmity.

There are people who may criticise me or make mockery of me. I may disagree completely with what they say or even be provocative. But when we meet, publicly, we should be able to greet one another, laugh together, exchange a few words and treat each other with respect. That is decency and courteous behaviour we in the public arena must exhibit.

No matter our political coloration, we remain human beings and, above all, Ghanaians.

If every political difference becomes a personal quarrel, then we will eventually create a country in which people cannot work together and our Nation will suffer for that.

We should learn to disagree without hatred nor envy and compete without destroying relationships. Let’s not allow politics to take away our humanity.

Video Credit: Oheneba Online

Grace Nortey’s passing at 89 is a profound loss to Ghana’s creative arts community and to generations who grew up watchi...
27/08/2026

Grace Nortey’s passing at 89 is a profound loss to Ghana’s creative arts community and to generations who grew up watching her remarkable work.

For many Ghanaians, she was an unforgettable character in productions such as Kofi Nkrabea, Osofo Dadzie, Taxi Driver, Sinking Sands and Beasts of No Nation. She brought humour and depth to characters that became part of our collective memory.

Grace Nortey belonged to a generation that helped build Ghanaian theatre, television and film when the industry had far fewer resources and opportunities.

Her life also reminds us that the creative industry matters because it preserves our stories, carries our culture, creates livelihoods and gives future generations the confidence to tell Ghana’s story to the world.

As we mourn her, we also celebrate what she helped build and the path she helped create for those who came after her.

My condolences to her family, colleagues, the creative arts fraternity and all who loved her work.

May her soul rest in peace.

26/08/2026

Keep moving. Progress does not always announce itself, but every little step forward matters.

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