Friday 21 August News Headlines:GoldBod CEO Faces Intensified Heat Over $1.7bn Loss as Committee Exposes Massive Rot at Adamus
Minority Keeps Pressure on Sammy Gyamfi Over $1.7bn Loss
The Minority continues to demand answers from GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi, insisting the company cannot claim fees while disowning the reported $1.7 billion (GH¢22bn) losses. Some papers say the CEO has not disputed the figure.
Adamus Mining Scandal
Committee Uncovers Massive Rot at Adamus – GH¢205m Arrears Exposed
Storyline: A ministerial review committee report has revealed serious breaches at Adamus Resources, including GH¢205 million in statutory arrears and failure to pay royalties and taxes, which contributed to the revocation of its mining licence.
3. Social Media Warning
Mahama Warns Religious Leaders Against Unsavory Social Media Commentary
Storyline: President John Mahama has cautioned religious leaders that dangerous and unsavoury social media comments threaten national unity and peaceful coexistence.
4. Anti-Corruption Wins
Headline: OSP Saved Ghana GH¢5.73bn Through Corruption Investigations
Storyline: A GACC report shows the Office of the Special Prosecutor recovered or saved the state GH¢5.73 billion and secured seven convictions through its anti-corruption work.
5. Other Notable Stories
Soldiers rally behind General Thomas Oppong-Peprah amid an alleged smear campaign.
Asanteman COKA urges NPP constituency chairmen to unite and work towards making Bawumia president in 2028.
Supreme Court expected to rule today on Oppong Nkrumah’s injunction application regarding legal vacation trials
