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An Aroma Of Policing: A Life Of Service In Law Enforcement and Global Peacekeeping (Hardcover)
Former Inspector General of Police of Ghana (IGP Rtd.) Mr. Mohammed A. Alhassan has written a fascinating book, set out in readable form, about a “Police Barracks boy” born into the Police and, by dint of hardwork, focus and determination, rising to the pinnacle of the Ghana Police Service.
At a time of multiple security challenges, banditry, impunity, indiscipline and the rise of various social movements, when the role of the Police in maintaining law and order has often been under scrutiny, it is refreshing to read the story of a reformist Police Officer averse to political interference, who put service to citizens, communities, integrity, competence and professionalism as the lodes star of his distinguished career.
By the time he attained the apex position, (IGP Rtd.) Alhassan had served in several senior international positions and at the United Nations Police (UNPOL) at UN Headquarters. Indeed, he played an important role together with his colleagues at the time, in its conversion from a Unit into a Division under the Department of Peacekeeping Operations.
This background inspired his reforms designed to implant international best policing practices within the Ghana Police Service to make it agile, crime-prevention oriented and people friendly.
He devotes the concluding sections (pp 621-638) to Proffering bold recommendations to improve the performance of the Police. They pertain to constitutional amendments of the Police Commission, appointment of the IGP to insulate the process from parochial “partisan politics,” institutional restructuring, culture change, community policing, all women Formed Police Units to address pertinent gender issues, among others.
I fully endorse the book and recommend it as compulsory reading for Police Training Courses at all levels, but also to students of Security Sector Reform, Policy Makers, all serving personnel and the general public at large.
Mohamed Ibn Chambas
African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns in Africa, Former President ECOWAS Commission (2006-2010)
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VAT In Africa: The Ghana Experience
This book explores how VAT works in Ghana and why it hasn’t lived up to its full revenue potential. In this book, you will learn how the VAT system replaced older taxes, the laws that shaped it, and how it has changed over time.
It breaks down how VAT is collected, why straight levies distorted it, and how political decisions impact its structure.
The book also explains how Ghana’s tax agencies evolved, merged, and reformed to improve VAT administration.
If you’re interested in tax policy, revenue systems, or African fiscal reforms, this book offers detailed insights backed by real examples from Ghana.₵300.00 -
Things Don’t Just Happen….They Happen Just
This is an inspiring book that takes readers on the author’s journey of growth, resilience, and faith. With raw honesty, she shares her experiences, from humble beginnings to navigating complex professional landscapes, offering valuable lessons and insights along the way. This book isn’t just a memoir or self-help guide; it’s an intimate conversation that encourages readers to reflect, find purpose, and strive for more. It’s perfect for anyone looking for motivation, guidance, or a reminder that their journey though mess is sacred and worth it.
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A Nation into Retirement: A Narrative of a Statesman
A Nation into Retirement: A Narrative of a Statesman
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Proudly Ghanaian: Our Gold Still Glitters
Through a blend of humor and deep insight, the book examines themes of leadership, morality, and national identity, using storytelling as both a mirror and a critique of society. Yankah skillfully balances satire with a deep love for his country, showing how laughter can be a powerful tool for reflection and change. Infused with local proverbs, vibrant anecdotes, and timeless wisdom, Proudly Ghanaian captures the essence of Ghanaian heritage while calling for accountability and progress.
Whether highlighting the lighter side of daily life or tackling more profound societal issues, Yankah’s writing entertains, inspires, and challenges readers to think critically about what it truly means to be Ghanaian. His signature mix of intellect and humor ensures that this book remains engaging long after the last page is turned. Proudly Ghanaian is a must-read for anyone who enjoys cultural exploration, biting satire, and an unflinching look at the human condition. Prepare to laugh, ponder, and rediscover what it truly means to be Proudly Ghanaian
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Great-Grandpa’s Wish List: A Narrative
Inspired by stories about their Great-Grabdpa (GGP), and encouraged by their paeents, four self-motivated youngsters assign themselves fact-finding research endeavours into some aspects of life around them in a bid to keep the memory of GGP alive among his descendants. They call their findings and recommendations a wish list and justifiably so, as their findings are also intended to elicit proactive sentiments from readers other than the descendants of GGP.
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Notaries Public Practice in Ghana – The Law, Cases and Materials (Hardcover)
The book: “NOTARIES PUBLIC PRACTICE IN GHANA – The Law, Cases & Materials”, is the first of its kind by a local writer from and within our jurisdiction, contextualized against the background of Ghanaian jurisprudence, and yet informed by the standards and requirements of global notarial practice. The book sketches the historical origins of the notaries public and commissioner for oaths practice in Ghana, tracing the linkage between the practice here in Ghana and the received English law, the common law, principles and institutions and shows how the legal/notarial professions evolved in the Gold Coast all within the context of English common law and legal institutions.
At the heart of the book, we see a distinct picture of the NOTARY – who he is; the requirements and qualifications for appointment and enrolment; the “Status of Notaries” as “officers of the court”, “officers of the legal system” and as “accountable institutions”, the implications and obligations arising therefrom this special status, as well as what broadly can be reckoned as “notarial acts”. The material covered includes sources of law for the practice; and the constitutional, statutory legal context in which the notary is required to function to assure the pursuit of justice underpinned by professionalism, ethics, integrity, morality, discipline and accountability.
The powers, functions, duties and responsibilities of the notary are covered in detail, including the critical responsibility of the notary to prevent fraud, to avoid conflict of interest, to undertake due diligence prior to performing a notarial act; the duty to refuse to act in appropriate circumstances the notary’s duty to keep a register/journal of notarial acts; the notary’s engagements with administration of oaths and affirmations, swearing of oaths/affirmations, the taking of affidavits and declarations; powers of attorney; the notary’s traditional role in the validation of deeds and documents encompassing notarial duty of authentication, certification, attestation, legalization, verification and acknowledgment of deeds and documents; the requirements in the preparation and signing of legal documents; and the notary’s duty in the performance of official acts in commercial transactions.
The book will be relevant in assisting in the advancement of the cause and development of the Ghana legal system, promote commerce and assure credibility and integrity required in legal documentation requisite in matters including mercantilism, banking, finance, land transactions, etc.; and in the enhancement of administration of justice and the rule of law. In addition, the book has carefully adapted corpus of forms and precedents for the guidance of solicitors and notary practitioners.₵1,400.00 -
Companies, Corporate Insolvency and Restructuring in Ghana – The Law and Practice: Volume 1(Companies) -Hardcover
Edited by a retired Justice of the Supreme Court of Ghana and an Associate Editor who is a Senior Partner in one of the leading law firms in Ghana, this book is intended as a practical guide for lawyers and other professionals who advise on corporate affairs in Ghana.
The book can be regarded, in effect, as a sequel to the work undertaken by the Business Law Reform Committee of Experts, set up by the Attorney-General in 2008. Indeed, five contributors to the book were members of that Committee. The Committee was charged with the responsibility of making recommendations for the reform of Ghana’s business laws to ease the doing of business in the country. It decided to concentrate on company law in the first instance. The result of the Committee’s deliberations was the enactment of two important business statutes: The Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992) and the Corporate Insolvency and Restructuring Act, 2020 (Act 1015).
After the enactment of these statutes, some members of the Committee considered that it would be helpful to practitioners of company law and administration in Ghana and investors in Ghanaian business, if the insights gained during the Committee’s deliberations were distilled into a practical book, in concert with other Ghanaian company law specialists, with the objective of producing a standard book of reference on Ghana’s corporate law. The Editor therefore invited these members of the Committee and other selected specialists to contribute to this book in two volumes. Volume 1 of this book discusses the law and practice relating to companies in Ghana, while volume 2 will focus on corporate insolvency and restructuring. The contributors hope that the two volumes will together contribute to a better practical appreciation of the framework for doing business in Ghana.
Volume 1 begins with a chapter on the Concept and History of the Ghanaian Company, followed by a chapter on the Sources of the Company Law of Ghana, and then by a discussion of the Incidents, Attributes and Consequences of Incorporation. The nuts and bolts of incorporation in Ghana are next discussed in the chapter titled the Mechanics of Company Formation and Registration. The Core Innovations in the Companies Act, 2019 and the Office of the Registrar of Companies and its Governance receive attention next. Volume 1 then proceeds to tackle the core issues in corporate law and practice (including: corporate governance and sanctions; raising of capital by companies; reduction of capital; debentures and transfer of debentures; corporate management; requirements relating to beneficial ownership; litigation by companies; protection against illegality, oppression and unfair prejudice etc.) and concludes with a chapter on Piercing the Corporate Veil (Looking Beyond the Legal Persona).
It is hoped that this book will succeed in making Ghanaian company law and corporate insolvency law more accessible to the professionals who practise it and to even the general public.
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The UT BANK Story: Fateful Decisions – Volume 3 (Hardcover)
When a successful financial institution faces an unexpected downfall, what decisions lead to such a dramatic turn? In The UT BANK Story Vol.3 : Fateful Decisions, Capt. Prince Kofi Amoabeng(Rtd) pulls back the curtain on the meteoric rise and shocking fall of UT Bank, one of Ghana’s most celebrated homegrown financial institutions. This gripping volume takes you behind the scenes, revealing the high-stake decisions, unexpected regulatory battles, and leadership challenges that defined the fate of UT Bank.
From moments of triumph to a rather dramatic government takeover that stunned the nation, Amoabeng shares his personal journey of resilience, reflecting on the lessons of leadership, risk-taking, and navigating crises. A story of ambition, trust, and the cost of survival. Fateful Decisions offers a rare inside look at the world of banking, corporate governance, and the intersection of business and politics in Ghana.
This book is essential reading for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and anyone who wants to understand the fine line between success and failure in the corporate world.₵300.00 -
The Silver Stool Stabilised
The Silver Stool, Asante Mampong, occupies an important position within the hierarchy of Asanteman. The occupant is the second-in-command after Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene. This book is a commemorative project exploring the history of Asante Mampong, a roll call of the previous occupants of the Silver Stool. The current occupant, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, Mamponghene has experienced a stable reign for over 25 years; the distinguished profile of Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, and persons who have contributed to the stable and successful reign for the Silver Stool are also profiled. Finally, the book explores the impact of stability for the Traditional Area and Asanteman.
₵300.00The Silver Stool Stabilised
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The Misleading Leaders: The Ws and H of Deceptive Authorities
This book expounds the facets of knavishness, particularly, witting and unwitting deception, their causes, and consequences.
It provides a brief overview of who leaders and authorities are, and some instances of their categorisations.
Additionally, it lays bare primary misleaders, providing examples of their methods and the harmful intentions of misguiding their contemporaries, subordinates, acolytes, and followers.
Given the characteristic traits of slyboots, the book elucidates the virtues of honesty and integrity for anyone in a leadership position, as well as for contemporaries or followers.
Finally, it exposits practical solutions for counteracting dishonesty and avoiding the traps set by those who seek to manipulate others.
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Revolution and Democracy in Ghana: The Politics of Jerry Rawlings
Flight-Lieutenant Jerry Rawlings, who passed away on 12 November 2020, aged 73 years, dramatically appeared on Ghana’s political scene 40 years earlier. In May 1979, Rawlings was briefly jailed following an unsuccessful coup attempt. Rawlings and his comrades were revolted by Ghana’s corruption and economic decline at the hands of its ruling generals. A few weeks later, on 4 June 1979, Rawlings was released from prison by a group of disgruntled soldiers and took power following a successful coup d’état. Following a brief, but turbulent, few months in power, Rawlings’ Armed Forces Revolutionary Council handed over to an elected government in September 1979. Twenty-seven months later, on 31 December 1981, he was back in power, again by coup d’état. This time it was not a brief stay in the hot seat: Rawlings, leader of the Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC), comprising three civilians and three armed forces personnel, remained in power for more than a decade. Seeking to justify the coup, Rawlings claimed that the PNDC was a necessary response to Ghana’s political and economic crisis. In January 1993, democracy returned to Ghana. Jerry Rawlings was popularly elected president twice, eventually standing down in January 2001, as the 1992 constitution demanded. Beginning his political career as a military figure with revolutionary aspirations, Rawlings ended it as a twice democratically-elected civilian president.
These are the brief facts about the political career of Flight-Lieutenant, later President, Jerry Rawlings. More than three years after his passing, Rawlings remains a pivotal, absolutely central, figure in Ghana. His enduring influence in Ghana may be second only to that of Ghana’s first president, Kwame Nkrumah. On the other hand, there is no more controversial figure in Ghana’s political and economic history than Rawlings. More than two decades after he left political office, nothing divides Ghanaians more than their opinions regarding him. This book seeks to explain how and why Rawlings and the PNDC progressed from an undemocratic military-based regime to laying the foundations for Ghana’s three decades of multi-party democracy. Was Rawlings a patriot who believed passionately in Ghana and did all he could to make the country succeed? Or was he a wrecker who wanted to bring the post-colonial edifice tumbling down in a misguided attempt at revolution? The aim of this book is to enable the reader to draw their own conclusions on these questions.
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Give Me Your Ashes
Weaves together intimate stories- through poetry, inviting readers to explore the strength found in vulnerability.
₵100.00Give Me Your Ashes
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Essential History Primary 3 WorkBook
Essential History Primary 3 WorkBook
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When We Returned: From Chains to Crowns
Generations scattered by the horrors of the slave trade yearn for a return. Now, a cosmic event beckons the African diaspora back to Ghana, the heart of the continent.
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