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GoldBod Jewellery clarifies it did not sponsor UK Women of Valour event
March 9, 2026
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GoldBod Jewellery clarifies it did not sponsor UK Women of Valour event

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Key Points

  • GoldBod Jewellery Limited, a subsidiary of the Ghana Gold Board, clarified its involvement in the 2026 Women of Valour event in London.
  • The company denied providing financial sponsorship, stating its role was limited to offering promotional discounts to participants during Ghana Heritage Month.
  • This clarification followed social media criticism after GoldBod Jewellery was listed as a partner, prompting questions about a state-linked entity sponsoring a private event abroad.
  • The event, founded by Ghanaian broadcaster Nana Aba Anamoah, was a networking programme for women ahead of International Women's Day.
  • The controversy has sparked a broader debate in Ghana about public institutions' engagement with private initiatives and calls for clearer guidelines.

Why This Matters

This incident highlights public scrutiny over the use of state-linked entities' resources and their association with private, international events, raising questions about accountability and public perception. It also fuels a broader debate in Ghana about the need for transparent guidelines governing how government-affiliated organizations engage with external programs, especially those promoted as empowerment initiatives, to ensure public trust and appropriate resource allocation.

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