
Asiama Resigns From GoldBod Board Five Months Ago
Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Asiama confirmed he stepped down from the GoldBod Board, citing statutory provisions that allow the central bank to be represented by another official.
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Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Asiama confirmed he stepped down from the GoldBod Board, citing statutory provisions that allow the central bank to be represented by another official.

The United Party leader explained that limited time between leaving the NPP and the December polls forced him to use an existing political vehicle rather than form a new party.

The former president told the National Officers Elections Committee that cohesion and a strong grassroots base are key to the party’s future success.

On October 3, New Patriotic Party members will elect three vice chairpersons at Baba Yara Sports Stadium, using a tally system and online verification for delegate eligibility.

Former GES deputy director‑general and NPP spokesperson urges Ghana to allow broad public input as it begins the constitution review process.

Former NPP aspirant and ex‑Deputy Ambassador to China urges local stakeholders to enforce standards and avoid substandard imports.

The NPP’s prospective national chairman vows to use his 30‑year party experience to steer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to the 2028 presidency.

IMANI Africa president rebuts NPP’s demand for Chief Justice Paul Baffoe‑Bonnie to retract comments, insisting the remarks were opinionated and lawful.

The NPP deputy secretary‑general says the Chief Justice’s recent remarks about state institutions threaten judicial independence and demands an apology or resignation.

The Ghanaian politician tops a Global InfoAnalytics survey, edging out rivals with a 68% favourability rating ahead of the party’s October 3 executive elections.

With nominations closed and 50 aspirants having picked forms for the nine national officer positions, the party's Elections Committee will vet candidates in stages from August 31 to September 3, but has yet to fix a balloting date, wary that unresolved appeals could force a postponement.

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia congratulated the newly elected team on their victories and urged them to foster unity across all constituencies, as the executives pledged to mobilise the grassroots for a strong NPP showing in the Central Region.

Allies of the Effiduase-Asokore MP swept most positions in the party's regional executive elections, building on his role as Ashanti campaign manager for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, whose bid carried 45 of the region's 47 constituencies.

Former national chairman Paul Afoko and former general secretary John Boadu are among those who picked forms on the opening day, with vetting set for August 31 to September 3 and the national polls slated for October 3.

The former Health Minister polled 488 votes to Boye's 173 at the WAEC Hall in Tema, taking over from Divine Otoo Agorhom, and immediately pledged a "24-hour campaign" of grassroots mobilization to help the NPP reclaim the 21 parliamentary seats it won in 2016.

Odeneho Kwaku Appiah polled 658 votes to Dr Henry Kwabena Kokofu's 269 at Jubilee Park in Kumasi, with delegates from 45 of the region's 47 constituencies taking part after two constituencies were excluded over unresolved disputes.

Kwame Baffoe polled 201 votes to see off Joseph Mensah and two other challengers at Baakuniaba, near Sunyani, as the party elected a full slate of regional executives under tight security.

Voting closed at 3:15pm at Tema Community 5, but a dispute over how ballots should be counted held up proceedings for about an hour before party officers, the Electoral Commission and police stepped in to clear the way for counting to begin.

England manager Thomas Tuchel says the 33‑year‑old striker’s era is unique and a successor is unlikely, even as he pushes Jude Bellingham into a more advanced role.

Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri has been appointed by King Mohammed VI to lead Morocco’s government, a historic first for the country.

The Ghana Cocoa Board’s new special‑purpose vehicle will issue commercial paper and bonds to provide short‑term liquidity for the 2026/27 crop and refinance legacy debt.

The Grammy‑winning Nigerian artist revealed her early fear of fame and how she finally embraced her public persona after leaving her digital marketing job.

Veteran Nollywood star Richard Mofe‑Damijo called on citizens to demand accountability from leaders and to act as ambassadors for Nigeria at the 2026 Pivot Nigeria Conference in Lagos.

The IMF urges Ghana to tighten guidelines on trading, brokerage and lending as the country prepares to launch a comprehensive crypto regime in December 2026.
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