DECLARATION I Elizabeth Akolpoka Awini do hereby declare that, with the exception to the references to the literature and works of researchers, which have been duly acknowledged, this thesis is the result of my original work under the guidance of my supervisors. Elizabeth A Awini CONFLICTS BETWEEN GOLD MINING COMPANIES AND THEIR HOST COMMUNITIES; THE CASE OF ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI IN DECLARATION This is to certify that this thesis is the result of research undertaken by Elizabeth-Jane Thompson towards the award of Master of Philosophy in Political Science in the Department of Political Science, University of Ghana. This study offers a critical comparative examination of the presidential exploration announcement video of Elizabeth Warren (United States) and John Mahama’s (Ghana) declaration of intent video during the presidential primaries of two leading democracies in Africa and North America in 2018. Elizabeth Odonkor (Mum), Justin Laryea, Joseph Laryea, Mabel Adamafio, Yvonne Laryea (Siblings) for their support and encouragement. I am very grateful to my Supervisor, Dr. Samuel Dery for his guidance and patience throughout the conduct of this dissertation, may God bless him. Etego and Prof. Elizabeth Amoah, for making time out of their busy academic schedules to give me all the necessary guidelines and encouragement required for this thesis. They supported me with some important literature for the work and devoted time to read through every chapter I sent them. The critique was very good as I took ulous review and charming mentorship was fundamental to the successful ompletion of d Mrs. Elizabeth Nimako-Mensah my ardent fans. They be in me and lent me a hand of support. Mention must also be made of Mr. Francis Nimako-Mensah te), the man who laid the foundation for rest in the bosom of the Father of life. My deepest appreciation goes to my supervisors, Prof. Mercy J. Newman, Dr. Elizabeth S. Bannerman and Dr. Daniel Tormeti for their supervision, insight, guidance and

invaluable contribution throughout the research study. They proved indefatigable working around the clock to make my research the best. God richly bless you. My Poor mental health in Ghana: who is at risk? Heather Sipsma1*, Angela Ofori-Atta2, Maureen Canavan1, Isaac Osei-Akoto3, Christopher Udry4 and Elizabeth H Bradley1 I would like to express my gratitude and sincere thanks to Madam Elizabeth Awini whose contribution in stimulating suggestions and encouragement, helped me to coordinate my work especially in writing this research report. I would like to express my appreciation and sincere thanks to management of Korle Bu especially Dr. Levana Gyimah (clinical coordinator, Pantang Psychiatric Hospital), Miss Elizabeth Eyram Matti (HR Accra Psychiatric Hospital), Mr. Julius (Head of Administration, Accra Psychiatric Hospital), Sahl Mohammed Zabado and Jonas D. Yahaya for their warm reception and ort during the data collection. Not forgetting the support of J