The Lowdown: Recent Episodes
Ismail Akwei
The Lowdown is a sociopolitical talk show hosted by Ismail Akwei on GhanaWeb TV to address current affairs and relevant issues in Ghana to effectively inform and educate the public.
Addressing the common misconceptions about Islam in Ghana with Sheikh Kishk Bashir Yandu of the Al-Islaah Centre in Ghana.
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Ekow Blankson, a veteran Ghanaian actor is our guest for this episode of The Lowdown with host Ismail Akwei. The actor takes us through some instances and happenings that led to the seeming crippling of the movie industry and how the industry can get back to redeeming its global image and recognition.
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Sickle cell disease is among the least talked about health conditions in Ghana but it is a condition that affects a section of Ghanaians. In a bid to create awareness of its overall impact, two advocates of the disease, Dr. Enam Sefakor Bankas and Mrs. Nana Esi Duker-McMartey join Ismail Akwei, host of The Lowdown, for this episode of the show. These advocates, who live with the disease, give insights into the life of persons living with the disease and interventions that can be implemented to improve the lives of affected persons.
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The global economic hardships have hit Africa hard and Ghana has not been spared. Countries have come up with solutions to alleviate the pressure from citizens. What is Ghana's situation? This episode hosts a cross-section of Ghanaian professionals to express themselves and share their experiences.
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Ismail Akwei hosts Mohammed Abdul-Kudus, the Communications Manager of the National Petroleum Authority in this episode of The Lowdown. Mr Abdul-Kudus details some of the contributing factors to the inconsistent fuel price hikes and increase in prices on the international market.
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Ghanaian students in Ukraine who saw and felt the rigours of the Russian invasion share their experiences on this episode of The Lowdown with Ismail Akwei.
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To augment the working class, the government instituted NABCO to respond to the high rate of mass unemployment in the country by providing a three-year working contract for unemployed graduates. This was done with the hope of sustaining permanent jobs or working skills and experiences for them. In spite of this intervention, the youth of Ghana continue to struggle for money-making jobs due to the termination of the government contract as many are plunged into uncertainty and distress. However, others were fortunate to secure jobs through the initiative. Ishmael Batoma is one of the fortunate ones and he shares the difficulties of NABCO recruits on The Lowdown with Ismail Akwei.
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PRO for Ghana Prisons Service Chief Superintendent Courage Atsem sits with Ismail Akwei to discuss the real state of Ghana's prisons on the first episode of The Lowdown in 2022.
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Dr. Kofi Amoah, founder and CEO of Progeny ventures adds his voice to the mass unemployment facing the country as the guest for this episode of The Lowdown. Interacting with Ismail Akwei, host of the show, Dr. Kofi Amoah highlights pragmatic ways in which the youth could be gainfully employed. Join the intriguing conversation.
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Ismail Akwei sits with his guest, broadcast journalist Bridget Otoo to talk about women in journalism and how they are captured in the socio-political space in the media. Bridget Otoo, an ardent advocate for women empowerment also pushes for a balance in the representation of men and women in newsrooms and programmes of the various media houses.
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It was a very gloomy period when some lawmakers decided to introduce a bill in parliament to criminalise homosexuality in Ghana. A self-proclaimed ex-gay was on The Lowdown to discuss the kind of treatment gay people receive in Ghana.
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In this episode of The Lowdown, host Ismail Akwei discusses the transport industry and how it drives Ghana's economy with the head of communications for the GPRTU, Ibrahim Abass Moro.
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Alhaji Abdul-Rahman Harruna Attah, a veteran publisher, writer and diplomat took his turn on The Lowdown to talk about the evolution of journalism in Ghana.
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A series of coup d'etats hit West Africa last year and the closest country to Ghana to be affected was Burkina Faso. As the military siege spreads in the region, what is the security situation in Ghana? Ismail Akwei discusses this with security expert Irbard Ibrahim.
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Covid-19 rocked the world and despite the vaccine, some people who have taken shots continued to be infected. Ismail Akwei speaks to one of such persons on The Lowdown.
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Human rights defenders have been on the defensive as Ghanaian lawmakers choose to criminalise LGBT activities in the country with a bill. Ismail Akwei speaks with a Ghanaian human rights lawyer based in South Africa on the situation in Ghana.
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This episode of The Lowdown with Ismail Akwei discusses Ghana's role in Diaspora homecoming and heritage tourism with Diallo Sumbry, CEO of The Adinkra Group.
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In this episode, we break down the figures captured in the Auditor-General's report on Ghana's Ministry of Education expenditure.
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Spokesperson to the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu takes his turn on The Lowdown. Among other things, he delves into issues regarding the Zongo community, seeming marginalisation of Muslims on certain fronts, as well as exploitation of Zongo youth by politicians. Also makes some revelations about the succession of the Chief Imam.
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Ismail Akwei on this week's episode of The Lowdown speaks with the Minister for Public Enterprises, Joseph Cudjoe on the relevance of his ministry.
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This week on The Lowdown, Ismail Akwei speaks to a forensic scientist on the importance of science in criminal investigations in the country.
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Ernesto Yeboah, leader of the activist group Economic Fighters League (EFL), takes his turn on The Lowdown.
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Hassan Ayariga takes his turn on The Lowdown this week to talk about #OccupySaglemi, coronavirus vaccines, and leadership in the country among other major issues. Join in the conversation between Ismail Akwei and the founder of the All People's Congress (APC).
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The first episode of The LowDown features Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa who speaks on accountability, leadership and activism in Ghana.
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Sci-Tech was a segment hosted by Ismail Akwei on The Morning Call show on Africanews.
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Sci-Tech was a segment hosted by Ismail Akwei on The Morning Call show on Africanews.
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Sci-Tech was a segment hosted by Ismail Akwei on The Morning Call show on Africanews.
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Sci-Tech was a segment hosted by Ismail Akwei on The Morning Call show on Africanews.
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Sci-Tech was a segment hosted by Ismail Akwei on The Morning Call show on Africanews.
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Sci-Tech was a segment hosted by Ismail Akwei on The Morning Call show on Africanews.
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Sci-Tech was a segment hosted by Ismail Akwei on The Morning Call show on Africanews.
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Sci-Tech was a segment hosted by Ismail Akwei on The Morning Call show on Africanews.
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Sci-Tech was a segment hosted by Ismail Akwei on The Morning Call show on Africanews.
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Sci-Tech was a segment hosted by Ismail Akwei on The Morning Call show on Africanews.
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Sci-Tech was a segment hosted by Ismail Akwei on The Morning Call show on Africanews.
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Sci-Tech was a segment hosted by Ismail Akwei on The Morning Call show on Africanews.
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Sci-Tech was a segment hosted by Ismail Akwei on The Morning Call show on Africanews.
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Sci-Tech was a segment hosted by Ismail Akwei on The Morning Call show on Africanews.
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