Author: Philip Antoh

President John Mahama has touted the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) as the key driver behind Ghana’s significant boost in international reserves, now standing at $13.8 billion, covering 5.7 months of imports. According to him, GoldBod’s establishment has led to a surge in gold exports, with 103 tonnes exported in 10 months, generating over $10 billion in forex inflows. This move aims to strengthen Ghana’s economic stability and assert sovereignty over its natural resources. Addressing Parliament in his State of the Nation’s address, president Mahama said, formalizing gold export has reduced smuggling, increase recorded export in the Artisanal Small-scale mining sector…

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) is teaming up with the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to boost land reclamation efforts in mining areas nationwide. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announced this partnership aims to promote sustainable mining practices and formalize Ghana’s gold business sector. This initiative is part of GoldBod’s broader commitment to environmental stewardship, including the restoration of several hectares of land. The program will employ cutting-edge environmental remediation techniques and sustainable land-use planning to transform abandoned mining sites into productive agricultural land, community spaces, and restored natural habitats. ” The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources…

Pursuance to Section 92 of the Banks and Specialized Deposit-taking Institutions Act, 2016 (Act 930), the Bank of Ghana (BoG), in February 2021, issued an Unclaimed Balances and Dormant Accounts Directives to all Regulated Financial Institutions. The Section 143 of Act 930 classifies dormant account as one with a time deposit account with no customer-initiated activity by the account holder or a third party on the account holder’s behalf for a period of two years. Such funds are transferred to Dormant Account Register (DAR) of the Banks. The directive is vivid to allow financial institutions to take adequate steps to…

The Institute for Liberty and Policy Innovation (ILAPI) a think tank has launched the Next of Kin Essay Competition as part of its flagship Next of Kin Project, designed to tackle systemic weaknesses in Ghana’s inheritance and beneficiary arrangements. The initiative seeks evidence-based proposals to inform policy reforms and reduce inheritance poverty. Background According to the institute, dormant and unclaimed financial assets remain a pressing challenge adding that between January 2021 and July 2024, ILAPI identified over 1.4 million dormant accounts transferred to the Bank of Ghana. It revealed further that from 2016 to 2024, unclaimed balances amounted to GH₵167.8…

The Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has instructed health facilities nationwide to installed Closed-Circuit Television toenforce security measures strictly after a baby was stolen at Mamprobi Polyclinic. He gave this directive during a visit to Mamprobi Polyclinic, the Nursing and Midwifery Training School at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, and James Town Ussher Polyclinic. The purpose of the visit was to evaluate conditions at these institutions and review the security measures put in place after the incident. While discussing the stolen baby case at Mamprobi Polyclinic, Mr. Akandoh warned against speculation, emphasizing that investigations are still in progress. “You cannot pre-empt…

The political journey of Mr. Mathias Alagbo, widely recognized as Kabila, the Volta Regional Youth Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has become a focal point of increased dialogue within party circles, with many labeling him as a burgeoning “political currency” among the youth and communication framework of the party. A dedicated youth activist since 1996, Kabila held the position of Deputy Volta Regional Youth Organizer from 2014 to 2018 before taking on the substantive role in 2018 — a position he still occupies. He is also a member of the party’s National Communication Bureau, which further solidifies his…

The Oil Palm Development Association of Ghana (OPDAG) has praised the government, the finance minister, and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) for their actions in arresting and seizing illegal oil imports into the country. This praise followed a joint operation led by the Finance Ministry, GRA, and other partners that recently intercepted and confiscated illegal vegetable oil shipments. OPDAG stated that this decisive action shows the government’s strong commitment to protecting public revenue, maintaining market integrity, and defending the interests of legitimate local businesses. During a press conference in Accra on February 23, 2026, OPDAG President Mr. Paul Kwabena Amaning…

The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has urged Muslims to embrace the holy month of Ramadan as a time to encourage peace, unity, and national growth. In a statement marking the start of this sacred time, the sector Minister, Ahmed Ibrahim, called on the Muslim community to let Ramadan enhance their dedication to integrity, mutual respect, and shared responsibility. He referred to Ramadan as “a significant journey of faith, sacrifice, and renewal,” emphasizing that the practices of prayer, fasting, and charity not only strengthen one’s bond with Allah but also promote responsible citizenship and social harmony.

Ghana stands at a historic turning point in the development of its legal education system. The ongoing parliamentary efforts to reform legal professional training particularly the move to decentralize and expand professional legal education beyond the traditional structure of the Ghana School of Law have sparked intense public debate. At the heart of these discussions lies a critical question: Will increased access compromise the quality and standards of legal education in Ghana? As a Part 1 student of the Ghana School of Law, I wish to assure all law students and stakeholders that accessibility and excellence are not mutually exclusive.…

The Ministry of Education notes with grave concern some incidents involving assaults on teachers by students and related acts of violence recorded in some schools across the country. The Ministry takes strong exception to these developments and is resolved to nip this in the bud. Any individual, including students, who assaults a teacher in the lawful performance of their professional duties will face severe consequences in accordance with the laws of Ghana. The Ministry has, in this regard, advocated and supported action against all perpetrators of assault against teachers that has come to its attention. In the recent assault case…