Author: Esi Abokomah

Former Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) Nana Akwasi Awuah has defended his tenure, insisting that the company had been turned around by the end of 2024 before the establishment of its successor, the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod). In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, Mr Awuah said the final financial audit reports covering PMMC’s books from 2020 to 2024 demonstrated that the company had struggled during the period but had made significant progress by the close of 2024. “It is instructive to note that the final audit reports over the years in question demonstrate…

Former Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) Managing Director Nana Akwasi Awuah says the Auditor-General began work on the company’s outstanding financial audits in September 2024, following a request he submitted earlier that month. His comments come after a report from GoldBod’s appearance before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, suggested that PMMC’s books and accounts for 2020 to 2024 had remained unaudited until new management requested an audit in 2025. In a statement responding to the report, Mr Awuah said he formally wrote to the Auditor-General on September 2, 2024, requesting a multi-year audit covering the period.…

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) is advancing plans to introduce simulator-based driving tests to improve the assessment of prospective drivers and ensure they can respond appropriately to different road situations before obtaining their licences. Chief Executive Officer Julius Neequaye Kotey announced this at the Government Accountability Series at the Jubilee House on Monday, October 12, 2026, explaining that the proposed system would allow applicants to undergo virtual driving assessments designed to test their reactions to road-related scenarios. “In order to enhance the driver licence testing regime, we are far advanced in introducing simulator testing system,” he said. Mr…

The Chairman of Parliament’s Select Committee on Youth and Sports, Ernest Henry Norgbey, has commended the Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, and his management team for what he described as a “yeoman’s job” in keeping the Authority operational despite limited budgetary allocations. Mr Norgbey made the remarks on Thursday, October 8, 2026, when the Committee paid a working visit to the NYA and was received by Mr Ayariga, management and staff of the Authority. He said the Committee would work with the Authority to identify ways of addressing the challenges confronting it, particularly those…

Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment George Opare Addo says stronger collaboration between the Ministry and Parliament is important to advancing programmes designed to expand opportunities for young people across Ghana. He said regular engagement with the Parliamentary Select Committee on Youth and Sports provides an avenue to discuss the progress of youth-focused programmes, identify challenges and strengthen the implementation of government initiatives. Mr Opare Addo made the observation after receiving members of the Committee at the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The meeting focused on the Ministry’s programmes, achievements and priorities for youth…

Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Mahama Ayariga says Ghana’s housing challenge cannot be addressed through construction alone, with innovative and sustainable financing needed to make decent homes more accessible. He said affordable housing requires financing models that can respond to the needs of ordinary Ghanaians, particularly those who may struggle to meet the cost of conventional mortgage arrangements. Mr Ayariga made the remarks in a Facebook post on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, after participating in the National Conference on Housing Finance 2026, where stakeholders discussed measures to improve access to housing. He said the discussions focused on…

Former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has challenged Imams and Muslim leaders to adopt a unified governance charter to ensure effective, transparent and resilient leadership of mosques across Ghana. Speaking at the 5th National Conference of Imams and Muslim Clerics in Accra, held under the theme: ‘Empowering Imams for Timeless Leadership Skills for a Resilient Muslim Community in Ghana’, Dr. Amin Adam said the theme requires moving from ad hoc administration to a clear, agreed framework that guides how Imams are selected, how mosques are managed, and how they serve their communities. To achieve that, he proposed seven pillars…

National Democratic Congress (NDC) activist Okai Mintah has formally informed Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, H.E. Sabah Zita Benson, of his intention to contest the position of National Youth Organiser of the governing party. Mr Mintah disclosed this in a Facebook post following a meeting with the High Commissioner at her residence in London, where he said they discussed matters of mutual interest and the continued progress of the NDC. According to him, he used the opportunity to share his intention to seek the National Youth Organiser position and asked for the High Commissioner’s “blessings and support” as…

The government has increased monthly allowances for Paramount Chiefs and Queen Mothers to GH¢3,000 and says six quarters of payments have been made since the start of the current administration. Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Minister Mahama Ayariga disclosed this at the Government Accountability Series at the Jubilee House on Monday, October 5. He said the increase in allowances formed part of government’s effort to strengthen the traditional leadership system and improve support for chiefs who work closely with local government authorities. “Under President Mahama the payment of monthly allowances to Paramount Chiefs and Queen Mothers increased from GH¢1,200…

Former Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East Constituency Mavis Hawa Koomson has beaten Hajia Sofia Mohammed to become the new National Women’s Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). She polled a total of 783 votes out of the total valid votes to beat Hajia Sofia, who polled 429 votes. The former Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development will now lead the women’s front of the party into the 2028 elections. She is expected to organise the women in the party to lead the 2028 electioneering campaign as well. She comes in with a wealth of experience, having led…