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Sam Nartey George, the Member of Parliament representing the Ningo Prampram constituency, has pledged to vote against the proposed amendment of the contentious Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462. The Minister for Communication and Digital Innovation affirmed that his longstanding support, even from his opposition days, has consistently favored the complete repeal rather than amendment of the Environmental Protection regulations concerning mining in forest reserves (L.I 2462). This initiative aims to ensure the protection of forest reserves by prohibiting any mining activities within them. Highlighting his unwavering stance on the issue, George emphasized, “Forest reserves and water bodies are non-negotiable areas for…

In a thought-provoking critique of Ghana’s political landscape, Clara Kowlaga Kasser-Tee, a distinguished legal practitioner, has shed light on the troubling distortion of patriotism, neutrality, and partisanship in public affairs. In her piece titled “The Dangerous Proposition: Of Neutralism, Patriotism, and Partisanship,” the lecturer at the University of Ghana School of Law lamented the concerning trend among Ghana’s political figures and their supporters. She highlighted how principles often give way to convenience, and the sincere pursuit of good governance is overshadowed by partisan double standards. Kasser-Tee identified three distinct yet interconnected groups. Group A comprises individuals who vocally champion good…

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has been strongly urged to block certain regional bigwigs from throwing their hats into the ring for the position of national chairman come next election. Calls have been made for concrete measures to be taken to disqualify power brokers Bernard Antwi Boasiako and Kwame Baffoe from the running, as critics argue they’ve failed to prove themselves worthy of a promotion from their current regional posts. Both Antwi Boasiako, also known as Wontumi, and Baffoe, alias Abronye DC, are being slammed for their lackluster performances in the previous general election, where they fell short in securing…

After weeks of languishing in custody, former Director-General of the National Signals Bureau, Kwabena Adu-Boahene, has been released following his struggle to meet a staggering GhC120 million bail bond. The Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) allowed his release despite suspicions of his involvement in multiple financial crimes. Accusations swirl that Adu-Boahene misused stolen funds to acquire lavish properties both locally and internationally, with his wife allegedly aiding in the transactions. Now, with water-tight evidence against him, the Attorney General is poised to push forward with a full trial against Adu-Boahene and his alleged collaborators. During his time in custody,…

A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) communication team, Lawuratu Musah-Saaka, finds herself entangled in a legal battle after making defamatory remarks against first-time National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament, Blay Nyameke Armarh. In an unexpected turn of events, the MP has filed a lawsuit against Lawuratu, Jospong Group of Companies, and Ignite Media (parent company of Metropolitan Television) in the Accra High Court, seeking damages of GH₵10,000,000.00. Lawuratu, a former Deputy Executive Secretary at the Postal and Courier Services Regulatory Commission, expressed regret over the incident, clarifying that she did not intend to tarnish the MP’s reputation.…

The Ghana Gold Board has taken exclusive control over all gold transactions in the country, effectively ending the authority of other entities to buy or sell gold. Under the new regulations set forth in the Ghana Gold Board Act (ACT 1140), all licenses previously issued by the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) and the Minister responsible for Mines to individuals for gold dealings are now void. This shift makes the GoldBod the sole entity authorized to purchase, sell, assay, and export gold produced by the licensed Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) sector. Beginning immediately, only the GoldBod or licensed buyers,…

…as Kusasi Community Pushes to Oust Security Forces – Insider Discloses By Prince Ahenkorah In the restive Bawku region, tensions are reaching a boiling point, as insider sources have revealed to The New Republic that the Kusasi community is actively working to expel security forces from their land. This move has coincided with a sharp rise in violent attacks targeting police and military personnel. The most recent incident involved the tragic killing of two plain-clothed police officers by suspected armed robbers on Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Poyamirea, near Binduri. The officers, who were on private motorbikes en route from…

Eric Opoku Torpedoes NPP’s Propaganda Boat By Prince Ahenkorah Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has pinpointed inadequate leadership and deficient implementation structures as the primary reasons behind the disappointing outcomes of the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) program initiated by the previous regime. Launched in 2017 during the Akufo-Addo administration, PFJ aimed to enhance the production of selected food crops and promote agricultural profitability. Regrettably, both Phase I and Phase II of the initiative fell short of expectations and did not successfully address the imperative of ensuring national food security. During an appearance on the Citi Breakfast…

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has issued a directive requiring all foreign nationals currently operating in the local gold trade to exit the market by 30th April 2025. This follows the passage of the Ghana Gold Board Act (Act 1140), 2025, which significantly restructures the country’s gold trading framework. Under the new law, all licenses previously issued by the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) or the Minister responsible for Mines—except those granted to large-scale mining companies—have been revoked. According to a statement by GoldBod’s Media Relations Officer, Prince Kwame Minkah, the Board is now the sole authority permitted to buy,…

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has unveiled a major overhaul of the country’s gold trading structure following the passage of the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140). The new legislation, passed by Parliament on 29th March 2025 and signed into law by the President on 2nd April 2025, nullifies all gold trading licences previously issued by the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) and the Minister responsible for Mines—except those granted to large-scale mining firms. In a statement, GoldBod clarified: “All licences issued by the PMMC and/or the Minister to any person other than a large-scale mining company to deal…