The Observer

  I was thrilled when I logged into the school placement portal and saw that I had been accepted into one of the most prestigious Senior High Schools in the nation! It wasn’t just about the school itself, but the incredible opportunity to finally go back home for the first time in my life. I had always dreamt of visiting …

Education stands as the bedrock of societal advancement, a catalyst for economic growth, and a cornerstone of human development. Nations that prioritize robust educational systems often witness transformative infrastructural and societal progress, while those that neglect it grapple with stagnation. Ghana, like many developing countries, faces a critical paradox: its education system, designed to empower citizens and solve national challenges, …

On the day of our long-awaited reunion, I awoke at the break of dawn. With a sense of urgency, I scrubbed floors, polished windows, and rearranged furniture as if possessed by some unseen force. When the doorbell finally rang, my heart raced in anticipation. And there you were, standing before me in a sunflower-yellow dress, your curls framing a face …

Graduation tore us apart. Your family’s abrupt relocation struck like an earthquake in the dead of night. It was the late ’90s – a time devoid of smartphones and social media. My letters to your old address went unanswered, leaving me stranded in a sea of uncertainty. The neighborhood communication center became a shrine to my desperation, a constant reminder …

Our love story began in the tender embrace of childhood. Growing up in the same compound, we were drawn together like moths to a shared flame. Your house became my sanctuary; we would exchange meals, help each other with homework, and drift off to sleep side by side on the living room floor during movie nights. Our parents adored us, …

A common adage suggests that asking for directions prevents one from becoming lost. This idea prompts me to reflect on whether any individual—past or present—has ever existed who refrains entirely from discussing others. The question persists in my mind: Is it possible for humans, as social beings, to avoid speaking of others altogether? Even religious texts, such as the Christian …

It’s disheartening when those entrusted with leadership lose sight of their purpose. Public office is meant to be a platform for service—to uplift, listen, and act in the best interest of the people. Yet too often, power warps priorities. Instead of humility, there’s arrogance; instead of collaboration, intimidation. Advice is ignored until plans crumble, and by then, trust has already …

By: Dorothy Adablah Life is unpredictable. Some days, everything flows smoothly. On other days, nothing goes your way. People disappoint you, plans unravel, and obstacles emerge without warning. Yet through it all, one truth remains: Your reaction is always within your control. Too often, we let situations or people steal our peace, amplify stress, and hijack our emotions. We overthink, …

By: Naa Doodua Doodu A day to share, a day to dare— Not gilded roses, perfumed air, But love untainted, pure and spare, A lantern’s glow in shadows bare. The beggar’s palm, the orphan’s plea, The silent ache of souls unseen— These are the hearts we’re called to see, To kneel and serve, not just to glean. Yet now, the …

By: Dorothy Adablah I wanted to reach out because I know life hasn’t been easy lately, and it might feel like you’ve tried every option without seeing a way forward. I’ve been there too—staring into what felt like an endless night, where hope seemed out of reach and failure lingered like a constant companion. But here’s what I’ve learned: Every …