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Michael Okyere Baafi confident of NPP victory in Akwatia by-election
The Member of Parliament for New Juaben South, Michael Okyere Baafi, has expressed strong confidence that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate will win the upcoming Akwatia by-election.
Speaking to journalists, Mr. Baafi said that although the election would be closely contested, he believed the NPP would emerge victorious.
According to him, the party had done the necessary groundwork and engaged extensively with the people in the constituency.
“We have prosecuted a campaign that has not happened in the history of this constituency before. We have engaged so well, and the people have given us assurance,” he said.
The MP explained that the NPP candidate enjoyed strong goodwill among the people because of his generosity and contributions to education and business.
He said the candidate had supported many with school fees and sponsored others in their education and businesses, which gave him an advantage over his competitors.
Mr. Baafi was so confident of victory that he declared he would resign as a Member of Parliament if the NPP lost the by-election.
“I am telling you, we will win this election. If we lose, I will resign as a member of parliament,” he stressed.
He further added that the party’s hard work, combined with faith in God, would deliver the expected victory.
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Afenyo-Markin pays fees for 33 Volta students at Legon
The Member of Parliament for Effutu and Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has paid the school fees of 33 students from the Volta Region studying at the University of Ghana, Legon.
The beneficiaries, who are members of the Volta Regional Students Association (VORSA), received a total of GHC 105,000 in financial support this afternoon.
Mr. Afenyo-Markin encouraged the students to remain disciplined, take their studies seriously, and strive for excellence.
He said education is vital for national development and urged the beneficiaries to become responsible citizens who can contribute meaningfully to the progress of the country.
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
