Wednesday, 28 October 2026: Minority Intensifies Pressure for Ablakwa’s Removal Over GH¢49.7m South Africa Evacuation Scandal
“Ablakwa Must Go” – Minority Demands Resignation or Sacking
Storyline: The Minority in Parliament has stepped up calls for Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa to resign or be sacked over alleged irregularities in the GH¢49.7 million expenditure on the South Africa evacuation. Ranking Member Samuel Abu Jinapor is leading the charge, questioning why the minister remains in office.
2. Anti-Galamsey Operations
Headline: NAIMOS Launches “Operation Green Shield” in Atiwa Forest
Storyline: The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat has begun a new offensive in the Atiwa Forest Reserve, resulting in the arrest of three illegal miners as the Lands Minister intensifies the fight against galamsey.
3. Northern Ashanti Mines Dispute
Headline: Company Accuses Minerals Commission of Spreading Falsehoods
Storyline: Northern Ashanti Mines Limited continues its legal and public battle against the Minerals Commission, accusing the agency of peddling falsehoods over the termination and military takeover of the Konongo concession.
4. Other Notable Stories
Tema Oil Refinery maintains its recovery momentum, with management eyeing a stock exchange listing to support further rehabilitation.
GoldBod continues to defend CEO Sammy Gyamfi against claims that he endorsed illegal mining.
