In the heart of Ghana’s democracy, the Ashanti region has consistently upheld the values of freedom, justice, and political participation. Yet, we are confronted with a chilling reminder that the NDC have neither outgrown their disdain for Ashantis. The unlawful detention of Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the […]
On March 29, 2025, the Parliament of Ghana passed the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140), which was assented to by the President on April 2, 2025. The Act established the Ghana Gold Board (also known as the “GoldBod”) as the sole entity authorized to license, oversee, and manage […]
The first 120 days of John Mahama’s second term in office has seen some significant achievements in the areas of fiscal and monetary policies including the much talked about of the recent appreciation of the Cedi against US dollar and other major international trading currencies. However, it is worthy to […]
By Gillian Darko, Chief of Staff and Director of Strategy, Yellow Card The proposed cryptocurrency regulation, scheduled for rollout by September 2025, is expected to unlock a wave of innovation and investment in the country’s burgeoning FinTech ecosystem, according to Yellow Card, one of Africa’s leading digital asset platforms. The […]
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) began preserving gold reserves in 1961 during the administration of President Kwame Nkrumah. However, this practice was discontinued in 1962 due to a decline in gold prices and a strategic shift towards holding foreign currency and securities as reserve assets. President Jerry John Rawlings (1993–2001) […]
The recent appreciation of the Cedi against the US dollar and other trading currencies has led to many arguments and credit-taking competitions. For political expediency and partisan interest, some have credited the Cedi recovery to: 1. Gold for Oil Policy spearheaded by Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. 2. GoldBod Initiative spearheaded by […]
Background The Ghanaian cedi has experienced a significant appreciation against the US dollar in recent months. According to Bloomberg, the cedi has appreciated nearly 16% against the US dollar since the start of April 2025. This marks a remarkable turnaround from its previous status as one of the worst-performing currencies […]
By Christian Aboagye (Mental Health Practitioner, and a registered Social Worker) Ghana today stands at a turning point—one marked not by political theatre, but by measurable, undeniable economic revival. At the centre of this resurgence is a much-overlooked yet powerful fact: Bloomberg has named the Ghana cedi the world’s […]
On 22nd April 2025, the President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, suspended the Chief Justice of Ghana, Gertrude A. E. S. Torkornoo. The Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) notes the Statement of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) on 24th April 2025 and the GBA Resolution published on 29th April 2025. The […]
An Open Letter to His Excellency, the President of the Republic From the Heart of Abirem Your Excellency, I write to you not as a politician, but as a humble servant of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and a son of Abirem whose heart bears the weight of silent sorrow. […]
