17th August News Headlines: COKA Wins Ashanti Landslide as NPP Regional Elections End Peacefully; IMANI Condemns Adamus Lease Revocation
Asanteman COKA Wins Ashanti Landslide; Okoe-Boye Takes Greater Accra
Odeneho Kwaku Appiah (COKA) swept the Ashanti Region NPP chairmanship in a decisive victory, while Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye secured Greater Accra. Jeff and Abronye retained their seats. Bawumia congratulated the new executives and called for unity ahead of 2028.
2. Adamus Mining Controversy
IMANI Condemns Adamus Mining Lease Revocation
Storyline: IMANI Africa President Franklin Cudjoe strongly criticised Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah’s decision to revoke Adamus Resources’ mining lease, warning it could undermine investor confidence. Women miners also appealed to President Mahama to intervene.
3. GoldBod Under Pressure
Duncan-Williams Urges Prayer for GoldBod Amid Powerful Opposition
Storyline: Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams called on Ghanaians to pray for GoldBod, citing strong forces working against the company. Sammy Gyamfi also faces tough questions over reported US$1.7 billion operational losses.
4. Ministerial Handover
Ato Forson Hands Over Defence Portfolio to Gilbert Adjei
Storyline: Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson formally handed over the Ministry of Defence to Gilbert (Ken) Adjei in an official ceremony in Accra.
5. Other Notable Stories
President Mahama unveils a five-year pharmaceutical production plan aimed at cutting imports by 70%.
GRIDCo issues a one-month eviction notice to encroachers on its transmission lines.
Ato Forson rules out any 18th IMF bailout deal for Ghana.
