Lands and Mines Watch Ghana (LMWG) has rejected claims by the Minority Caucus in Parliament that the licensing of Bawa Rock Limited under the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) scheme creates a monopoly. The civil society group described the allegations as misleading, politically charged, and lacking industry context. In a statement issued on Wednesday, LMWG cautioned...
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Don’t contest Ayawaso East seat – Accra Mayor tells NPP
The Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has called on the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) to abandon any plans of contesting a future by-election in the Ayawaso East Constituency. His comment follows the death of the MP for the area, Naser Toure Mahama, who passed away on Sunday, January 4...
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Ayawaso East MP Naser Toure Laid to Rest
The late Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East, Hon. Mahama Naser Toure, was laid to rest today in accordance with Islamic rites, following his passing on Sunday, 4 January, at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital after a short illness. A Janazah prayer was held at 10:00 a.m. at the National Mosque in Accra, led by the...
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Ashanti Regional Minister Hosts NDC Chairman Asiedu Nketia in Kumasi
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has received the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, at the Regional Coordinating Council as part of a New Year working visit. In a statement shared on Facebook, Dr. Amoakohene said the visit formed part of ongoing efforts to strengthen consultation, deepen collaboration,...
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Ghana Condemns U.S. Invasion of Venezuela, Calls for Immediate Release of President Maduro
The Government of Ghana has issued a strong condemnation of the United States’ military incursion into Venezuela and the reported abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday, Ghana expressed alarm over what it described as a “unilateral and unauthorised...
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NPP Exhibits Voter Register Ahead of 2026 Presidential Primaries
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced the nationwide exhibition of its voter register ahead of the Party’s 2026 Presidential Election, aimed at ensuring accuracy and transparency in the electoral process. The exercise, scheduled to run from Wednesday, December 31, 2025, to Monday, January 5, 2026, will take place across all constituencies. Delegates are encouraged...
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Fokuo: Sammy Gyamfi’s response to GoldBod $214m loss unfortunate
Member of Parliament for Manso Nkwanta, Tweneboa Kodua Fokuo, has described the response by the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, to the reported $214 million loss under the Gold-for-Reserves programme as “unfortunate.” The statement follows Mr. Gyamfi’s preliminary response to claims made by the Minority in Parliament regarding the Bank...
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Minority Demands Probe into $214m BoG Gold-for-Reserves Loss
The Minority in Parliament has called for a bipartisan ad-hoc investigation into the reported $214 million loss incurred by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) under the Gold-for-Reserves programme, warning that the matter raises serious concerns about accountability, transparency, and environmental governance. Addressing journalists in Accra on Monday, December 29, Ofoase Ayirebi MP, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah,...
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Mahama Maintains 67% Approval as Optimism Holds Nationwide – Global InfoAnalytics
President John Mahama continues to enjoy broad public support, with a 67 percent job approval rating in the December 2025 National Tracking Poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics. The figure, unchanged from the previous quarter, underscores sustained confidence in the President’s leadership as the year ends. His approval spans all regions, including areas traditionally aligned with...
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Afenyo-Markin Urges NPP to Rebuild After 2024 Defeat
Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has urged members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to move past sympathy and concentrate on rebuilding the party following its loss in the 2024 general election. Delivering a Christmas message to supporters on December 25, 2025, Mr Afenyo-Markin reflected on the party’s defeat and...