Monday, 31 August 2026 NEWS HEADLINES: : BoG Credits Bawumia’s DGPP for Saving Ghana’s Economy as Mahama Opens Northshore Apparel Hub
Bawumia’s Brainchild DGPP Saved Ghana’s Economy – BoG
Bank of Ghana records show that the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP), widely linked to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, helped stabilise the economy and avert a major fuel crisis through the Gold-for-Oil initiative. Meanwhile, the NPP Western Regional Chairman insists the alleged GH¢22 billion GoldBod loss “cannot be swept under the carpet” and demands a full investigation.
2. Presidential Projects
Headline: Mahama Opens Northshore Apparel Hub in Savelugu
Storyline: President John Mahama has commissioned the Northshore Apparel factory in Savelugu as part of the 24-Hour Economy agenda, aiming to create jobs and boost the textile industry in the Northern Region.
3. African Union & Diplomacy
Headline: Mahama Backs $1bn AU Peace Fund
Storyline: At the African Union summit, President Mahama called for sustainable African financing of peace and security and supported the capitalisation of a $1 billion AU Peace Fund.
4. NPP Leadership Race
Headline: John Boadu Declares “I Know How to Win Elections”
Storyline: Aspiring NPP National Chairman John Boadu has projected confidence in his ability to deliver electoral victory, while Nana B has filed to contest the 1st Vice Chairman position.
5. Other Notable Stories
Sir Sam Jonah warns that the AfCFTA risks failure without stronger commitment and urges African investors to deploy more local capital instead of relying on expensive foreign funds.
NPA cracks the whip on Sentuo over the Raii/AXSOR deal.
Ghana Immigration Service arrests 1,055 people in an intelligence-led human trafficking operation.
A galamsey pit collapse at Asaman Tamfoe kills seven people.
Public debt rises by GH¢78.41 billion in six months.
