26th August News Headlines: Parliament to Probe GH¢22bn GoldBod Loss as Wontumi Quits NPP National Chairmanship Race
Bagbin Clears Way for Parliamentary Probe into $1.7bn GoldBod Losses
Speaker Alban Bagbin has indicated that Parliament will investigate the disputed GH¢22 billion (approximately $1.7bn) loss under the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme. The NPP has thrown its full weight behind Minority Leader Afenyo-Markin’s demand for full disclosure and accountability.
2. NPP National Chairmanship Race
Headline: Wontumi Withdraws from NPP Chairmanship Contest as Agyarko and Afoko File
Storyline: Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Wontumi) has pulled out of the race for NPP National Chairman. Boakye Agyarko has filed his nomination, while Paul Afoko has also entered the contest, pledging to reunite the party and work with Bawumia for a 2028 victory.
3. Legal & Security Updates
Headline: No Break for Adu-Boahene as Judge Rejects Plea
Storyline: A court has rejected a plea by Akyea in the ongoing case involving Adu-Boahene, meaning the former official will continue to face the full legal process. Meanwhile, the National Security Coordinator has warned of tougher action against vigilantism and landguardism under Act 999.
4. Religion & Politics
Headline: Mustapha Hamid Warns Against Weaponising Religion
Storyline: Shaykh Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid has cautioned politicians against using religion for political gain, warning that such abuse threatens Ghana’s long-standing religious peace and tolerance.
5. Other Notable Stories
President Mahama is set to cut the sod for a multi-storey airport car park and hotels project.
Zenator Rawlings and Mahama Ayariga are scheduled to face parliamentary grilling during ministerial vetting.
Health experts raise concern over rising stroke cases among men aged 30–49.
Gold Fields is seeking fair treatment from the government over the Tarkwa lease renewal.
