Author: SAMUEL

Mobile money continues to dominate Ghana’s financial landscape, with transactions reaching GHC354.1 billion in August 2025, according to the Bank of Ghana’s latest Summary of Economic and Financial Data. Although slightly lower than July’s GHC355.4 billion, the numbers reflect the sustained importance of mobile payments in everyday financial activities. Transaction volumes also rose, climbing to 831 million in August from 778 million in July, while registered mobile money accounts reached 77.7 million, including 25.1 million active accounts. Analysts say these trends indicate growing trust in mobile money for payments, remittances, and business purposes. Mobile money interoperability recorded notable gains, with…

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) says it has not taken an official position on calls for a state of emergency to be declared over illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. Deputy Media Relations Officer of GoldBod, Zainab Alhassan, disclosed this in an interview on Channel One Newsroom on Wednesday, September 17. Her remarks come after some stakeholders urged the government to declare a state of emergency to curb the menace, following President John Dramani Mahama’s recent comment that such a move should only be considered as a last resort. “For now, we have not decided on whether to go for…

The Executive Secretary of the National Identification Authority (NIA), Mr. Wisdom Kwaku Deku, has issued a strong caution against the reliance on photocopies of the Ghana Card for identity verification, emphasising that such practices do not establish or confirm an individual’s true identity. Speaking Citi Eyewitness News on Wednesday September 17, Mr. Deku underscored the importance of biometric authentication in confirming a person’s identity. “When you do photocopies of someone’s Ghana Card, you’ve not established or confirmed that person’s identity,” Mr. Deku stated. “Until you do biometric verification — either facial or fingerprint — you’ve not established a person’s identity.…

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has said his appointment to the portfolio did not come as a surprise, noting that years of parliamentary work and dedicated service had prepared him for the role. Speaking in an interview on The Point of View on Channel One TV on Wednesday, September 17, Mr. Ablakwa reflected on his long-standing involvement in foreign affairs and governance, stressing that his background made him ready for the responsibility. “I really prepare myself for every opportunity to serve the country. Recall that I was Ranking Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee for about seven and…

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has undserscored the need to ramp up efforts in the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, insisting that more decisive action is needed to protect Ghana’s environment and communities. Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Point of View with Bernard Avle on Wednesday, September 17, Ablakwa said the nation is capable of achieving much more in curbing the menace. “Let me be honest with you, on galamsey, I believe that we can do better. And all the propositions I made in the past, I stand by them. We’re on a suicidal…

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has clarified that Ghana’s decision to accept African deportees from the United States is not in support of U.S. immigration policies, particularly those introduced under President Donald Trump. Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Point of View on Wednesday, September 17, Ablakwa made it clear that Ghana’s actions are rooted in humanitarian concern and solidarity with fellow Africans. “We didn’t agree to this because we agree with President Trump’s immigration policies. We are not doing the U.S. a favour; we are doing fellow Africans a favour,” the Minister said. He explained that the…

Ransford Gyampo has issued a statement urging the government and society to adopt more radical measures against galamsey, while warning against the influence of partisan politics in the campaign. Gyampo emphasized that his personal commitment to fighting illegal mining is longstanding and unwavering. “Evidence abounds to show that I have never been silent on this matter,” he said, referencing past media appearances advocating for decisive interventions. While recognizing current efforts, including forest reclamation operations and legal reforms by the NDC government, Gyampo stressed that more drastic steps are needed. He voiced support for a potential state of emergency as a…

Professor of Political Science at the University of Ghana and Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority, Ransford Gyampo has publicly expressed his dismay over the partisan debate surrounding Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. In a detailed statement shared on social media, Gyampo accused the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) of attempting to hijack the fight against galamsey, despite having “fuelled this menace” during their eight-year tenure. According to Gyampo, the NPP “passed laws to let people go mine in the forest” and granted over 2,000 mining licenses to cronies, paving the way for unprecedented…

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park The Ministry of the Interior has declared Monday, September 22, 2025, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Founder’s Day. The holiday, which honours the birthday of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, falls on a Sunday this year. In a statement signed by Minister for the Interior Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, it was announced that President John Dramani Mahama has, by Executive Instrument, directed the nationwide observance of the holiday. The decision aligns with the recent 2025 amendment to the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act, which stipulates that holidays falling on a weekend are to be observed on the…

Economist and University of Ghana lecturer, Professor Patrick Asuming, has described the recent depreciation of the cedi as a market correction, arguing that the local currency’s earlier rapid appreciation was unsustainable. He maintained that the assurance given by the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama, amid growing concerns over the cedi, is justified. According to him, the central bank is well-positioned to intervene and support the local currency should it come under extreme pressure. His comments follow Dr. Asiama’s dismissal of fears about the cedi’s stability. The Governor assured the public that the BoG has implemented…