Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi has told Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee that GOLDBOD does not trade foreign exchange. He said the Board only sells the foreign exchange it generates from its statutory gold operations to the Bank of Ghana. Gyamfi added that 80 to 90 per cent of the gold purchased and exported is now refined locally, creating jobs and retaining refining fees in the economy. He said the Board is on course to meet or exceed its 2025 gold purchase and foreign-exchange targets.
Mahama Commissions 85-Bed Ward at Police Hospital
Accra – President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned an ultramodern 85-bed ward complex at the Ghana Police Hospital. Named the Christian Tetteh Yohuno Ward Complex, the facility raises the hospital’s total bed capacity to more than 200 and includes separate medical, surgical and paediatric wards. The Inspector-General of Police described it as a major step in improving healthcare for officers and the public.
Suame MP John Darko Granted Enquiry Bail by EOCO
Accra – The Economic and Organised Crime Office has granted enquiry bail to Suame Member of Parliament John Darko after he honoured an invitation to assist with investigations into an alleged conspiracy that caused an estimated GH¢27 million loss to SIC Savings and Loans Company Limited. The former Managing Director of the company, Amma Frimpomaa Dwumah, has also cooperated with investigators. EOCO said no conclusions have yet been reached on culpability.
NPP Criticises Affi Agbenyo’s EC Appointment
Accra – The New Patriotic Party has intensified its opposition to the appointment of Affi Agbenyo as a Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, citing her previous role as spokesperson for the NDC Manifesto Committee. Government Communications Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu and other NDC figures have defended the appointment, while some newspapers described the controversy as an “own goal” for the Mahama administration.
Other Notable Headlines
MIIF records GH¢7.82 billion in mineral royalties in the first nine months of 2026.
State Housing Company moves to reclaim lands from illegal occupiers, with a 21-day ultimatum set to expire.
Chairman Wontumi (Bernard Antwi Boasiako) faces new GH¢30 million EXIM Bank-related charges and has pleaded not guilty.
Majority Caucus defends Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa over the GH¢49.7 million South Africa evacuation expenditure.
Education Minister suspends Obuasi Senior High Technical School Headmaster Zakaria Abdulai over alleged sexual misconduct.
