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Dr. Kwaku Rockson leads NTC Board of Directors
Dr Kwaku Rockson, a renowned Communication Expert now heads New Times Corporation (NTC) as Chairman of the governing board.
This offers him the opportunity to bring his vast professional experience to bear and with the help of the other members turn the fortunes of the corporation around.
The National Media Commission (NMC), on Wednesday, announced the newly constituted governing boards for the four state-owned media houses including, New Times Corporation, Graphic Communications Limited, Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, and Ghana News Agency.
The new boards were formed in accordance with article 168 of the Constitution and section 2(1)(e) of the National Media Commission Act, 1993 (Act 449), and in consultation with the President, H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
Other members of the NTC board are: Prof. Kofi Quashigah, Mrs. Victoria Natsu, Mr. Donald Gwira, Prof. Kwasi Opoku-Amankwa, Mr. Kofi Marrah, Mr. Samuel Akwasi S. Sarfo, Ms. Doris Adabasu Kuwornu, and Mr. Adu Owusu (Managing Director).
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That of Graphic Communication Company Limited has Prof. Olivia Frimpong Kwapong as Chair would be supported by Mrs. Ivy Austin, Dr. Valentine Kwasi Mensah, Mr. Ebenezer Asante Sefa, Dr. Ama Boafo-Arthur, Mr. Ishaq Kyei-Brobbey, Yaw D. Oppong Esq. and Managing Director, Mr. Ato Afful.
The Ghana News Agency has Mr. Ransford Tetteh as Chairman, Mrs. Ivy Hoetu, Mr. Daniel Addai, Dr. N. A. Ibrahim Lartey, Mr. Peter Claver Nibepwo Sangber-Dery, Dr. Charles Kwening, Ms. Juliet Amoah, Mr. Kofi Owusu (General Manager).
Prof. Samuel Debrah heads the board at Ghana Broadcasting Corporation. The others are Mrs. Efuah Ghartey, Dr. Kwame Nyamekye, Mrs. Ama Serwah Nerquay, Mr. Peter Yarquah, Mr. Thomas Bronii, Mr. Adjei Afriyie Nketia, Mr. Samuel Kojo Intsiaba, Dr. Tannoh Debrah and Prof. Amin Alhassan (Director General).
By Spectator Reporter
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) says it generated US$1.011 billion in foreign exchange from its artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) gold trade operations in October 2026.
According to the GoldBod, the entire amount was sold to authorised commercial banks through its GoldBod GoFX platform to support stability in the foreign exchange market.
In an announcement issued on Monday, November 2, the Board projected to generate US$1.2 billion in foreign exchange from its ASM gold trade operations in November.
It added that US$800 million of the projected amount would be made available to commercial banks to support foreign exchange market stability.
GoldBod said the sales would be conducted through its GoFX platform in line with the approved FX Sales and Intermediation Framework to ensure transparency, fairness and regulatory compliance.
The Board reaffirmed its commitment to generating foreign exchange for the country and supporting the Bank of Ghana’s foreign reserve accumulation under the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (GANRAP).
By: Jacob Aggrey
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has opened applications for members interested in contesting as its parliamentary candidates in the 2028 general elections.
In a statement issued on Thursday, October 29, 2026, the party said interested members must declare their intention to contest between Sunday, November 1, and Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
According to the statement signed by the party’s Communications Director, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, prospective candidates must complete an online form within the specified period.
The party said a non-refundable application fee of GH¢5,000 would be charged to each prospective candidate.
It added that all applicants would undergo vetting and screening to determine their eligibility to contest on the party’s ticket.
The NPP announced plans to organise capacity-building workshops for prospective candidates in December 2026. The workshops will be held across the Northern, Middle and Southern zones, with details of the venues to be announced later.
The party stressed that the guidelines would apply to all prospective candidates, including sitting NPP Members of Parliament who wish to contest again.
It further warned aspirants against starting campaign activities following the opening of the application process.
According to the statement, the existing directive prohibiting campaign activities remains in force until the party gives official clearance.
It cautioned that anyone who violates the directive would face appropriate sanctions under the party’s constitution and regulations.
The NPP said the process was designed to promote fairness, transparency and equal opportunities for all aspirants as it prepares to select candidates for all 276 constituencies ahead of the 2028 elections.
It urged prospective candidates to follow the guidelines and conduct themselves with discipline and respect for one another throughout the process.
The party said its broader objective was to strengthen unity within its ranks and rebuild public confidence ahead of the 2028 general elections.
By: Jacob Aggrey
