The Ghana Gold Board (Goldbod) has officially suspended the operating license of Evanex Gold Enterprise, a Tier 2 licensed gold buying firm, following adverse findings from an ongoing investigation into illegal gold trading activities. In a press statement issued on Thursday, August 28, GoldBod directed all licensed traders, miners, and the general public to desist from conducting or engaging in any form of gold transaction with Evanex Gold Enterprise. According to the statement, the suspension is in line with the terms and conditions governing the company’s license and forms part of broader efforts to sanitise the gold trading sector and...
Ghana and Singapore Forge Partnership to Advance Cross-Border Payment Systems Under AfCFTA
President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that Ghana and Singapore will work together to establish interoperable cross-border payment frameworks designed to enhance trade and attract investment within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This strategic collaboration was formalized during bilateral discussions with Singapore’s President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, held as part of Ghana’s official visit to the Southeast Asian nation. Addressing the media on Thursday, August 28, President Mahama underscored the need for fluid financial exchanges to complement the AfCFTA’s goals of unrestricted movement of goods and people. “It is not enough to allow free movement of people and goods. Cross-border...
Kenyan Activist Boniface Mwangi Declares 2027 Presidential Ambition
Renowned Kenyan human rights advocate Boniface Mwangi, known for his outspoken stance against government policies and leadership, announced on Wednesday his intention to contest the presidency in Kenya’s 2027 general election. His entry into the race will serve as a litmus test for whether the widespread youth-led demonstrations over the past two years can evolve into a viable political movement. Mwangi previously vied for a parliamentary seat in 2017, campaigning on a strong anti-corruption message, but did not win. Over the years, he has built a reputation for challenging human rights abuses both within Kenya and internationally. “Our leadership has...
Ghanaian Youth Lead the Charge in Sustainable Innovation at UK-Ghana Summit
On August 27, following global observances of International Youth Day, emerging leaders from across Ghana convened for the third annual UK-Ghana Young Leaders Summit. The event celebrated youth-driven innovation and eco-conscious design strategies. Centered around the theme “Showcasing Youth as Designers of Change,” the summit spotlighted how sustainable design can offer solutions to some of Ghana’s most urgent environmental issues. The gathering also marked 80 years of British design excellence and offered a glimpse into the upcoming World Design Congress in the UK, scheduled for next month. During the summit, the Design Council UK presented insights from its Design for...
NDC Has No Plans to Extend Mahama’s Tenure — Asiedu Nketiah
The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has made it clear that the party has no intention of seeking a third term for President John Dramani Mahama, underscoring the NDC’s unwavering adherence to Ghana’s constitutional provisions. Addressing growing speculation about President Mahama’s political trajectory and succession dynamics within the party, Mr. Nketiah reiterated the NDC’s respect for term limits and democratic principles. “We have never run our party in ways that conflict with the national constitution, and we don’t intend to do that,” he said. “We will stick by the tenets of the Constitution.” His...
Forex Woes Empower Cartels at Ports — IEAG Demands Urgent Reforms
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has sounded the alarm over what it describes as a “mafia-style” network operating illegal auctions at the country’s ports, accusing politically influential groups of exploiting the ongoing foreign exchange crisis to seize goods from legitimate traders. In a strongly worded statement signed by its Executive Secretary, Mr. Samson Asaki Awingobit, the Association lamented that the worsening forex shortage has left many importers unable to clear their consignments—especially time-sensitive items like frozen foods—leading to devastating financial losses. Rather than receiving relief, IEAG says its members are being subjected to a predatory cycle where...
Asiedu Nketiah Opposes Emergency Rule Over Galamsey Crisis
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has voiced strong opposition to proposals for declaring a state of emergency as a means to combat illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. He warned that such an extreme measure could jeopardize Ghana’s democratic framework. Speaking on Channel One TV on Tuesday, August 26, Mr. Nketiah acknowledged the severity of the galamsey issue, describing it as a national emergency. However, he cautioned that suspending constitutional governance in the name of resolving it could lead to unintended consequences. “Work is being done about the galamsey fight, and we hope to be able...
Asiedu Nketiah Denies Alleged Plot to Oust Suspended Chief Justice
National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has strongly refuted claims that the government is maneuvering to remove suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office. Speaking during an interview on Channel One TV on Tuesday, August 26, Mr. Nketiah dismissed the allegations as unfounded, asserting that the executive is merely fulfilling its constitutional obligations. “The executive has done nothing about the removal of the Chief Justice,” he said. “If anything at all, the executive is only upholding the constitution. So, to my mind, the government has not acted in any way to remove her.” His comments...
Eight Convicted Over Ablekuma North Re-run Violence
Eight individuals have been formally charged in connection with violent disturbances that marred the Ablekuma North Parliamentary re-run held on Friday, July 11, 2025. The Ghana Police Service, through its Regional Public Affairs Unit, confirmed the development in a press release dated August 26, 2025. The suspects—Mohammed Abubakari, Private Security Officer Tijani Mahamadu, Sherrif Prince Dagbanu, Blessing Adjei, Osmanu Alhassan, Abdul Razak, Musah Mumtari, and Ato Essel—are facing a total of 17 counts. These include Conspiracy to Commit Crime, Rioting, Rioting with Offensive Weapons, and Causing Unlawful Damage, all under the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). According to the...
Kwabena Agyepong Becomes First to File for NPP Flagbearer Race Ahead of 2028 Elections
Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Kwabena Agyepong, has officially filed his nomination to contest the party’s flagbearer position, becoming the first aspirant to do so ahead of the 2028 general elections. Dr. Agyepong submitted his nomination forms at the NPP headquarters in Accra on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, amid enthusiastic cheers from supporters and well-wishers who gathered to show their backing. The NPP opened its window for flagbearer nominations on July 29, 2025, with the deadline set for August 28. The party has also announced that its presidential primaries will be held on Saturday, January...