4 h. ago Simons vindicated by Azumah but demands critical answers from EBID

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, has stated that a recent disclaimer from Azumah Resources has effectively vindicated his independent analytical stance in the ongoing $100 million gold project dispute with Engineers & Planners (E&P).

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4 h. ago Bright Simons responds to Azumah Resources’ statement dissociating itself from him

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, has stated that a recent disclaimer from Azumah Resources has effectively vindicated his independent analytical stance in the ongoing $100 million gold project dispute with Engineers & Planners (E&P).

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4 h. ago Azumah Resources rejects political motive claims, confirms EBID talks started in 2023

In a carefully worded public statement, Azumah Resources Ghana Ltd has confirmed that the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) was engaged in discussions to support the Black Volta Gold Project as early as 2023 — a critical clarification that challenges ongoing claims that the financing was politically engineered following Ghana’s 2024 elections.

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8 h. ago Arthur Kennedy Condemns Police inaction over Ablekuma North rerun violence

Dr Kwabena Arthur Kennedy, a respected stalwart and former presidential aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has strongly criticised the police for what he described as failure to act during scenes of violence at Ablekuma-North.

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8 h. ago Keep security forces out of politics – Dr Arthur Kennedy demands urgent reforms

Physician and political activist Dr. Kwabena Arthur Kennedy has urged urgent reforms to Ghana’s security services, calling for a clear separation between law enforcement and political interests following violent scenes during the Ablekuma North rerun.

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8 h. ago Mamprugu Youth Association condemns Bawku bus attack, demands swift security action

The Mamprugu Youth Association (MAYA) has strongly condemned the armed attack on a passenger bus travelling under military escort from Bolgatanga to Bawku on Saturday, July 13, marking the second such incident in just four days. The assault has further heightened fears over the fragile security situation in the region. In a statement issued following […]

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9 h. ago Irrationality of excessive exploitation of Azumah Resources: A case against unfair transactional value adjustments

In recent discussions surrounding the potential sale of Azumah Resources, a prominent gold exploration and mining company, a critical issue has emerged: the proposed demand for a change in the transactional value for the sale of 100% of Azumah Resources. This demand is based on fluctuating gold prices and seeks to adjust the sale price […]

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12 h. ago Mahama Ayariga condemns military brutality; demands full probe

The Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, has strongly condemned what he describes as the unacceptable conduct of military personnel in Bawku, including the destruction of a culturally significant statue and acts of brutality against civilians.

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24 h. ago Kufuor demands respect and inclusion; laments marginalisation by NPP

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has broken his silence in what many are describing as a sobering critique of the party he once led to historic triumphs. In a rare public reflection, the elder statesman expressed disappointment over what he perceives as his marginalisation within the New Patriotic Party (NPP). “I’ve held my peace, but […]

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39 h. ago Minority demands urgent aid for Ghanaian scholarship students facing deportation

A deepening financial crisis affecting Ghanaian students on government scholarships abroad has reached a critical juncture, prompting the Minority in Parliament to issue an urgent plea for immediate government intervention.

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49 h. ago Ablekuma North Rerun inflames Ghana’s pervasive electoral violence crisis

The Ablekuma North parliamentary election rerun, marred by shocking violence and an assault on former Member of Parliament Hawa Koomson, has put a dark stain on Ghana's democratic landscape. This incident, following a prolonged impasse after the December 7, 2024 general elections, marks a turning point. It demands a thorough and objective examination of the forces that continually threaten the nation's hard-won peace and stability.

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52 h. ago AMA to temporarily close Nkrumah Avenue for urgent repair works on July 11

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced that a section of Kwame Nkrumah Avenue in the Central Business District (CBD) would be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic to allow for critical sectional repair works.

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52 h. ago EPC contract central to govt’s mining agreement structure – Bright Simons

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, has highlighted the pivotal role of the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract in the structuring of a recent mining agreement involving the Ghanaian government and private partners.

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53 h. ago Bright Simons accuses ECOWAS Bank of misleading public in Black Volta Gold Deal

IMANI Africa Vice President Bright Simons has made startling allegations against the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID). He claimed the institution deliberately misled the public regarding the controversial Black Volta gold deal. The policy analyst made these claims during an appearance on JoyNews’ Newsfile program on Saturday. Simons highlighted what he finds as […]

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57 h. ago Dr Adutwum condemns violence in Ablekuma North rerun, demands swift probe

Flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has strongly condemned the violence that disrupted the Ablekuma North rerun, describing the assaults on former MP Mavis Hawa Koomson and an EIB Network journalist as “deeply regrettable” and a threat to Ghana’s democracy.

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57 h. ago Playback: Newsfile discussed Black Volta Gold fight, Ablekuma North rerun

This week’s edition of JoyNews’ Newsfile explored BLACK VOLTA GOLD FIGHT, AZUMAH VS E&P, STATE STORMS – BULLY OR BROKER? The show also discussed the violence that ensued during the Ablekuma North rerun. Watch here:

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2 d. ago Minority blasts government appointees for ‘celebrating violence’ in Ablekuma North

The Minority in Parliament has criticised senior officials in President John Dramani Mahama’s administration for allegedly endorsing and celebrating violence during the Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun.

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3 d. ago GJA demands transparent probe and swift disciplinary action in assault on journalist

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has strongly condemned the assault of a journalist during the coverage of the Ablekuma North rerun. The association is calling for a swift, thorough, and transparent criminal investigation into the incident. Addressing a press conference in Accra on Thursday, GJA President Albert Kwabena Dwumfour expressed deep outrage over the attack, […]

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3 d. ago GJA demands transparent probe over police officer’s assault on journalist at Ablekuma North

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has condemned the assault of a journalist during the coverage of the Ablekuma North rerun. The association is calling for a swift, thorough, and transparent criminal investigation into the incident. Addressing a press conference in Accra on Thursday, GJA President Albert Kwabena Dwumfour expressed deep outrage over the attack, which […]

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3 d. ago Nurses, Government, and Parliamentary Committee conclude meeting on Conditions of Service successfully

A high-stakes meeting between the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health, and the government has ended on a positive note, with the government agreeing to grant two of the allowances demanded by the association. The meeting, facilitated by the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health, was aimed at finding a lasting solution to the dispute over the implementation of the GRNMA's 2024 Conditions of Service.

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