In line with its commitment to centre-right ideals and values-based leadership, the Executive Director of the Busia Institute, Anane Agyei (second from left), is pictured with senior officials of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation at the 2025 International Democrat Union (IDU) Forum in Brussels, Belgium. The engagement reflects the Institute’s strategic vision of advancing democratic governance […]
The Vice President of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs, Okokyeredom Sakyi Ako II, has urged Ghanaians to be mindful of utterances with the potential to create disunity and confusion. He said in the expression of ideas and opinions, social and political commentators must ensure decency is supreme in the selection of words in a […]
The Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has emphasized the importance of recognizing individuals who paved the way for Ghana’s current state. He highlighted the significant contributions of former leaders like Dr. Kofi Abrefa Busia in solidifying Ghana’s democracy and establishing its foundation. READ MORE
Busia’s vision and ideas are still relevant to Ghana’s contemporary politics and society, a Minister of National Security during the Busia regime, Mr K. G. Osei-Bonsu, has argued. He said Professor Kofi Abrefa Busia had an infectious attitude of humility that accounted for his extraordinary patience and patriotism. He, therefore, called on leaders to emulate […]
Former President Agyeman Kufuor has eulogised Dr Kofi Abrefa Busia whom he described as his “role model “and an exemplary leader who meant well for Ghana and urged the youth to uphold the legacy of Dr Busia for the country to achieve its desired goal of prosperity for all. He said Dr Busia intended to […]
Tfor Rural and Democratic Development (BIRDD) has condemned recent security operations reportedly carried out at the private residences of leading figures in the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP). In a statement released by its Executive Director, Anane Agyei, the Institute described the operations as troubling. It cautioned that such developments, if not handled within the […]
The Busia Institute for Rural and Democratic Development (BIRDD), a think tank that promotes education, democracy and rural development, is to introduce an award called the Best University Student in Africa (BUSIA) Award. The scheme, which is to commence at the Department of Sociology of the University of Ghana, Legon, is to honour the memory […]
On Wednesday, 31st July 2024, Hon. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the current Minister of Works and Housing in Ghana, had the honor of delivering the keynote address at the 2024 BUSIA Institute Lecture. The lecture, held at a prestigious venue, was themed “Housing the Future: Innovative Approaches to Rural Development in Ghana.” In his address, […]
The Busia Institute for Rural and Democratic Development (BIRDD) has expressed concern about the manner state security apparatuses are conducting operations at the private homes of prominent members of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP). It said such actions could undermine Ghana’s democratic credibility and public trust in state institutions. READ MORE
The Busia Institute for Rural and Democratic Development (BIRDD) has issued a press statement in celebration of the ongoing Ghana Month, extending congratulations to all Ghanaians and citizens of Ghana. The Institute, represented by its Executive Director Anane Agyei, expressed confidence that the spirit of unity and camaraderie observed during the celebration will inspire greater […]
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