Author: Political Desk

Ghana and China have agreed on a three-point strategy to tackle illegal mining, strengthen technical cooperation in geological surveys and promote responsible investment in Ghana’s mining sector. The agreement was reached during a high-level meeting between the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, and China’s Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Sun Shuxian, on the sidelines of the 2026 China Mining Conference in Tianjin, China. Mr Armah-Kofi Buah, who led the Ghanaian delegation together with Ghana’s Ambassador to China, Kojo Bonsu, said the collaboration would focus on monitoring Chinese companies operating in Ghana, strengthening geological survey capacity and…

Fitch Solutions has raised its forecast for Ghana’s 2026 current account surplus to 7.8% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), up from its previous projection of 5.2%. The upward revision follows a stronger-than-expected trade performance in the first half of 2026, with Ghana recording a merchandise trade surplus of US$4.3 billion. According to Fitch Solutions, the H1 trade surplus was significantly higher than the average of US$700 million recorded during the first halves of the 2016–2025 period. The research arm of global ratings agency Fitch Ratings attributed the strong performance largely to robust gold exports and rising crude oil shipments, which…

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has challenged the Ewe diaspora to leverage its extensive cultural and social networks not only to promote unity and preserve its heritage but also to serve as a bridge for investment, economic development and improved livelihoods in Ghana. He said the Ewe diaspora must move beyond sending remittances home and focus on creating sustainable wealth, businesses and opportunities in Ghana. “You have shown that culture should not only bring people together to celebrate. It can also bring people together to develop,” he said. Bagbin made the call as Special Guest of Honour at celebrations…

Tano North MP, Gideon Boako, says the 21st Century Gold Standard was piloted in Ghana under the leadership of former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. According to Dr Boako, Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme and Gold-for-Oil initiative demonstrated that gold could be deployed as a modern monetary and reserve-management instrument without returning to the rigid gold standard of the 20th century. He said the model provides a way for countries to strengthen their reserves while retaining flexibility in monetary policy. “The 21st Century Gold Standard was piloted in Ghana under Bawumia,” Dr Boako said, pointing to the increase in Ghana’s…

Ghana can avoid future International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailouts if the country adopts the gold-backed monetary framework championed by former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia while maintaining strict fiscal discipline, Tano North MP, Gideon Boako, has said. According to Dr Boako, Ghana’s recurring resort to IMF programmes is driven by two major vulnerabilities — pressure on the country’s foreign exchange reserves and fiscal indiscipline. He argued that a monetary system capable of strengthening reserves through gold, combined with strict adherence to fiscal rules, could help Ghana break the cycle of balance-of-payments crises and repeated bailouts. “If this Bawumia Doctrine of…

Ms Bridget Bonnie-Agbenyor, Head of Information and Public Affairs at the Ghana High Commission to the United Kingdom and Ireland, has been named winner of the Social Enterprise category at the 10th edition of the Forty Under 40 Awards Ghana. The prestigious awards ceremony, held on Saturday, 12 September 2026, at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra, celebrated accomplished young Ghanaians demonstrating professional excellence, exceptional leadership and a commitment to community service. Ms Bonnie-Agbenyor was recognised for her work as Founder of PEC Institute and Lead Coordinator of Bridget Bonnie & Friends, through which she has championed initiatives…

Assin South MP and Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Rev John Ntim Fordjour, has called for a full-scale investigation into a series of major narcotics seizures involving consignments allegedly linked to Ghana. According to Rev Ntim Fordjour, more than $1 billion worth of narcotics has been intercepted in Ghana and outside the country’s ports in less than two years under the administration of President John Dramani Mahama. He cited several seizures, including an alleged $208 million methamphetamine consignment intercepted in Australia in April 2026. “In April 2026, $208m worth of meth narcotics was busted in Australia from…

Former Member of Parliament Nana Akomea is leading the race for the position of First Vice National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), according to a research report by APL. The report projects Mr Akomea to win the position, placing him 21.5 percentage points ahead of his competitors as the party prepares for its internal elections. The findings suggest that he currently enjoys a significant advantage among the delegates and stakeholders surveyed by the research organisation. Mr Akomea has held several positions within the NPP and in public service. He previously served as a Member of Parliament and Minister…

President John Dramani Mahama has commended the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) for its significant improvement in financial performance, while cautioning the institution to strengthen its core operations to sustain the gains. Speaking at the 2026 Governing Boards & CEOs’ Conference organised by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), President Mahama highlighted GoldBod as one of the state-owned enterprises deserving recognition in the report’s entity spotlight. “GoldBod, which is deservedly highlighted in the report’s entity spotlight, recorded approximately a net profit of ¢896 million compared with ¢178.5 million in 2024,” the President said. He attributed the performance to the importance…

Prospectus Ghana Limited, operators of the EduPack initiative, has clarified that its package for newly admitted Senior High School (SHS) students is not compulsory, but says it is a necessary option for parents seeking convenience, quality and standardised boarding essentials for their wards. The clarification follows concerns raised by parents and the National Council of Parents-Teachers Associations (NCPTA) over communications suggesting that parents were required to purchase the EduPack package for their children. Speaking at the commencement of the distribution of EduPack items to various schools as part of the ongoing 2026 SHS admission process, Chief Operations Officer of Prospectus…