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Surviving Today, Destroying Tomorrow: Youth Trapped in Betting and Transactional Sex- George Akom

157  Across Ghana today, a troubling reality is unfolding. For many young people, betting and transactional sex have emerged as survival strategies not by choice, but by economic desperation. While these paths may offer short-term relief, evidence shows they are driving youth into long-term psychological, social, and economic harm. With rising living costs, persistent youth […]

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Ending the Culture of Comparing Failures:Governance of Equalization Hinders Solutions- George Akom

420  One of the most persistent weaknesses in modern leadership is the habit of comparing bad situations instead of fixing them. When citizens raise genuine concerns about hardship, poor public services, or weak governance, they are often met not with solutions but with comparisons; others are worse off, the past was worse, or another country […]

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Social Studies:The Backbone Of National Development And Why Its Failure Is a National Disaster -George Akom

369 In the pursuit of national development, education remains a central pillar. Among the many subjects taught in schools, Social Studies stands out as uniquely essential due to its broad, multidisciplinary nature and its direct relevance to everyday life. Drawing from history, geography, civics, economics and sociology, Social Studies provides a comprehensive understanding of how […]

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The Tripod for Curbing Social Media Insults: Law, Technology, and Citizens at the Convergence – George Akom

1,524  Social media has become an indispensable tool for communication, education, and national development. It connects people, provides platforms for political discourse, supports businesses, and strengthens social bonds. However, this powerful medium has also become a fertile ground for insults, abuse, and character assassination. The rise of online insults in Ghana has raised concerns about […]

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Character Destruction in Politics: A Threat to Democracy – George Akom 

1,614  George Akom, a Governance Analyst  has expressed concern about the recent political turmoil in Ghana which is spreading fast  in our national and party politics. He indicated that apart from political violence which has become a canker, the recent political character assassination is eroding the trust in democracy. In very democracy, disagreement is natural. […]

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George Akom Wins Outstanding Politician Award at Ghana Prominent and Achievers Awards 2025

3,010    Mr. George Akom, Senior Assistant Registrar at the Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) and  Former Parliamentary Candidate for the Sekyere Afram Plains Constituency, has once again been honoured at the prestigious Ghana Prominent and Achievers Awards. At the 3rd edition of the awards, held on Friday, September 5, 2025, in Kumasi, Mr. Akom […]