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Legal counsel for Minority Caucus calls out Prez Mahama over Chief Justice removal
The Minority in Parliament has described the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo from office by President John Dramani Mahama as a “judicial coup.”
According to the Member of Parliament for Suame and Legal Counsel to the Minority Caucus, John Darko, the decision marked a dark day in Ghana’s democratic journey.
He said September 1, should be remembered as the day the judiciary was subjugated by the executive.
Mr. Darko explained that although the Minority was aware of moves by the administration to remove the Chief Justice, they believed the President would uphold fairness and protect the independence of state institutions.
He argued that the removal was politically motivated and not grounded in due legal or constitutional process.
He alleged that it was part of a broader plan by the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) to weaken independent institutions.
The legislator recalled that during the 2024 election campaign, President Mahama and NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia had both signaled that Justice Torkonoo and the Electoral Commission Chair should be removed.
He said this confirmed that the latest action was in line with the NDC’s agenda.
Mr. Darko warned that the move undermined the progress of Ghana’s democracy, adding that it placed the country among nations such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka that had removed their Chief Justices for political reasons.
He called on traditional leaders, the clergy, the media, and all well-meaning citizens to condemn the decision, stressing that the action had set back Ghana’s democratic gains.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Gold Board secures $1bn deal to boost responsible mining in Ghana
The Ghana Gold Board has entered into a partnership with Goldstream Global DMCC to attract a US$1 billion investment into the country’s mining sector.
Chief Executive Officer of the Board, Sammy Gyamfi, disclosed at the 2025 Minerals and Mining Convention that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on August 22, 2025.
The agreement, he explained, will pave the way for the establishment of more than 300 responsible mines across the country.
The project will be carried out in collaboration with concession owners, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, and allied agencies.
Mr Gyamfi said the initiative is expected to increase Ghana’s gold output, create thousands of jobs, and ensure that mining is done in a more sustainable and environmentally friendly manner.
He emphasised that the partnership forms part of the Gold Board’s commitment to transform small-scale mining, curb illegal operations, and maximise the benefits of the sector for national development.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Gold Board set to establish gold village in Ghana – Sammy Gyamfi
The Ghana Gold Board is preparing to set up a gold village in the country to boost local jewellery and ornament production.
Chief Executive Officer of the Board, Sammy Gyamfi, revealed this at the 2025 Minerals and Mining Convention.
He explained that the project will be modelled after the famous Gold Souk in Dubai and will position Ghana as a continental hub for gold jewellery and other ornaments.
According to him, the gold village forms part of efforts to add value to Ghana’s mineral resources instead of exporting them in their raw state.
He stressed that value addition was critical to creating jobs, strengthening the economy, and ensuring that the nation benefits fully from its mineral wealth.
Mr Gyamfi noted that the initiative will also promote local craftsmanship, attract investors, and make Ghana a key player in Africa’s gold and jewellery market.
By: Jacob Aggrey
