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GoldBod denies claims of GH¢200 million loss to licensed gold dealer
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The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has dismissed as false claims circulating on social media that a licensed gold dealer linked to its Chief Executive Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, absconded with GH¢200 million belonging to the institution.
In a statement issued in Accra on Monday, GoldBod described the publication as false, malicious and intended to mislead the public.
The Board said the social media post alleged that the proprietor of Dominic Bonsu Ventures, Mr. Dominic Bonsu, who was described as a former bodyguard to Mr. Gyamfi, had disappeared with GH¢200 million belonging to GoldBod.
It, however, said the claim was untrue.
According to GoldBod, Mr. Dominic Bonsu has never served as a bodyguard or personal security officer to Mr. Gyamfi.
It rejected claims that it had lost or advanced GH¢200 million, or any amount of money, to Mr. Bonsu or his company.
Instead, the Board explained that the licence of Dominic Bonsu Ventures was suspended over suspected breaches of the terms and conditions of its licence and the GoldBod Trading Directives under the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140).
It said investigations led to the arrest of Mr. Bonsu, who was subsequently remanded into lawful custody by the High Court in Accra, where legal proceedings against him are ongoing.
GoldBod expressed concern that the false publication was intended to distort an ongoing enforcement action, misinform the public and undermine confidence in its work.
It urged the public to disregard the claims and rely only on information published through its official communication channels.
The Board called on media organisations, bloggers and social media users to verify information before publication and uphold responsible journalism.
GoldBod reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing the country’s gold trading laws fairly, professionally and without fear or favour.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Mr. Alban Sumani Kingsford Bagbin has announced private sector led initiative that will see “Visit Ghana” on the “front of jersey” of Sunderland Football Club for the 2026/2027 football season.
The “Visit Ghana” project is a special marketing drive that will have presence on the front of jersey of Sunderland Football Club during the English Premier League.
Under this initiative, Sunderland FC will have on the front of their jerseys, “Visit Ghana” as part of efforts to drive and promote tourism in Ghana.
“We are entering a formal engagement with them to put Visit Ghana on their jerseys and all paraphernalia.
“We have gone far with the discussions, and therefore they usually showing interest,” Mr. Bagbin stated this at the 37th sitting of Parliament.
Mr. Bagbin explained further that, the initiative is not being sponsored by Parliament, but by the private sector adding that, the project will boost tourism in Ghana.
“This is not being sponsored by parliament. Infact the main sponsor is from the private sector, we are leading under my canopy to get this done.
“The GFA, the Ministry of Sports and Recreation and the Ministry of Finance have also been very supportive in this project,” he stated.
The Visit Ghana Front of Shirt Partnership with Sunderland, is expected to make Ghana the first African country to occupy such a position with a premier league club, and also offer global promotion for Ghana through EPL broadcasts, digital platforms and international media channels.
Motorists traveling between Accra and Kumasi are facing major delays today following a serious road crash at Birimso Bridge on the N6 Highway.
The accident, which involved a high-occupancy passenger bus, a loaded articulated truck, and a sedan, has completely blocked both lanes of the highway. As a result, all Accra-bound and Kumasi-bound traffic has been brought to a standstill.
Personnel from the Eastern South Regional Police MTTD, based in Kibi, are currently at the scene managing the situation.
To ease congestion, police have put in place temporary traffic diversions effective today.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
