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Mahama: Listing 10 SOEs Will Curb Political Interference
President John Dramani Mahama announced plans to list ten state‑owned enterprises on the Ghana Stock Exchange to boost governance and limit government meddling.
Business
FWSC Meets SOE CEOs to Clarify Pay Harmonisation Ahead of IPEC Launch
More than 100 state‑owned enterprise leaders convened with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission to discuss the transition to the Independent Public Emoluments Commission and its impact on salaries, collective agreements and board autonomy.
General
Gyamfi Sets Fiscal Discipline Stand for State Enterprises
Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board pledges SOEs to cut state reliance and boost market‑based financing at SIGA conference.
General
President Mahama Challenges SOEs to Turn Gains into Lasting Efficiency
President Mahama urged state‑owned enterprises to translate recent profits into sustainable value for Ghanaians at the SIGA Governing Boards Conference.
Politics
President Declares SOE Losses No Longer Absorbed by National Budget
President Mahama told SOE boards and managers at a SIGA conference that persistent financial losses will not be quietly covered by the state, urging greater accountability and profitability.
General
President Mahama Highlights SOE Asset Growth to GH¢407bn in 2025
President Mahama disclosed that state‑owned enterprises held assets worth GH¢407.85 billion by year‑end, while liabilities climbed to GH¢282 billion, calling for urgent corrective measures.
General
IMF Warns Ghana Over Politicised SOE Boards
The International Monetary Fund has flagged the influence of politicians in board appointments at Ghana’s state‑owned enterprises, citing the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority as a key example.
General
SIGA: Only 72 of 148 State Entities Signed Performance Contracts in 2025
Professor Michael Kpessa‑Whyte warns that poor compliance with governance standards could jeopardise public confidence and create contingent liabilities.
General
SOE Dividend Contributions Fall 45.5% in 2025
Only Ghana Re and Tema Development Company paid dividends, totaling GHS16.0 million, a sharp drop from the previous year.
General
Siga Defends SOE Report: Figures Based on Audited Accounts
SIGA Director General Prof. Michael Kpessa‑Whyte insists the Authority’s data come from audited SOE accounts and stresses the role of forex and operational efficiency.
General
SOEs Must Hold AGMs, Not Just Submit Audited Accounts – Deloitte Partner
Deloitte lawyer Yaw Appiah Lartey urges Ghana’s state‑owned enterprises to move beyond filing audited statements and ensure annual general meetings and proper scrutiny of accounts.
General
Dissolving Inactive SOE Boards Justified – Aboagye
Bawumia campaign director Dennis Miracles Aboagye backs President Mahama’s move to disband nine state‑owned enterprise boards, citing lack of impact and governance disputes.
General
SIGA Turnaround Claim Questioned by Bright Simons
Vice President of IMANI Africa disputes SIGA’s claim that Ghana’s state‑owned enterprises turned a GH¢19.8 billion profit in 2025, citing data gaps and declining dividends.
General
Kennedy Urges Chief Justice to Focus on Judiciary’s Problems
Political activist Dr Arthur Kennedy calls on Chief Justice Paul Baffoe‑Bonnie to stop touring state‑owned enterprises and address long‑standing judicial challenges.
General
Ghana SOEs Report 19.8bn Profit, Yet Boards Dissolved Amid Governance Debate
The country’s state‑owned enterprises swung from a 2024 loss to a 2025 net profit of GH¢19.8 billion, prompting President Mahama to dissolve the boards of nine major SOEs and sparking questions over dividends, accountability and political appointments.
General
Chief Justice Clarifies SOE Remarks: No Threat to Judicial Independence
The Judicial Service says Paul Baffoe‑Bonnie’s comments on state‑owned enterprises were made in good faith and not intended to undermine the judiciary’s autonomy.
Business
SOE Profits Rise, Yet Efficiency Still Questionable – Dr Atuahene
Ghana’s State‑Owned Enterprises posted a GH¢19.8 billion net profit in 2025, but banking consultant Dr Richmond Atuahene warns the gains may not reflect true operational improvement.
Finance
Dr Atuahene Calls for Review of Ghana’s SOEs, Urges Removal of Non‑Strategic Units
The banking consultant warned that the recent profit surge may mask inefficiencies and urged a national debate on which state enterprises should remain.
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