24th August News Headlines: Afenyo-Markin Sustains Heat on GoldBod Over $1.7bn Loss as Mahama Grants Adamus Resources Reprieve
Minority Leader Rejects Distraction, Vows to Pursue $1.7bn Gold Loss Probe
Alexander Afenyo-Markin continues to press GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi over the reported $1.7 billion (GH¢22bn) losses, dismissing “extortion” accusations as a diversion and threatening legal action against alleged personal attacks. The Minority is also pushing to haul the CEO before Parliament.
2. Adamus Mining Turnaround
Mahama Intervenes – Grants Adamus Resources 12-Month Reprieve
Storyline: President John Mahama has stepped into the standoff between Adamus Resources and the Lands Ministry, giving the company a 12-month window to operate under a new arrangement after earlier moves to revoke its licence. Some papers question the sudden policy flip-flop.
3. NPP Internal Politics
50 Aspirants Battle for NPP National Executive Posts as Afoko Files Nomination
Storyline: Paul Afoko is set to file his nomination papers for NPP National Chairmanship on Tuesday, while about 50 candidates are contesting various national executive positions. Asanteman COKA urges party communicators to stay disciplined and media houses to engage only approved voices.
4. Supreme Court Ruling
Supreme Court Clears Path for Legal Vacation Criminal Trials
Storyline: The apex court has dismissed Oppong Nkrumah’s injunction application, paving the way for criminal trials to proceed during the legal vacation period.
5. Other Notable Stories
Oppong Nkrumah says the Saglemi housing outcome vindicates the NPP’s private-sector housing strategy.
Ghanaian Muslims reported attacked in Mali.
President Mahama receives five reports ahead of Ghana’s expected 2027 AU Chairmanship.
Graphic Business highlights wide differences in dollar exchange rates across the 23 banks.
