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August 24, 2026

• Professor Isaac Boadi has criticized the expansion of Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme despite earlier reported losses.
• He advocates for piloting major government initiatives to assess their sustainability before committing significant resources.
• Boadi highlighted that the programme was scaled up even after recording an initial reported loss of approximately $400 million.
• The programme has now reportedly incurred a total loss of $1.7 billion, which he attributes partly to factors like foreign exchange rate spreads and transaction costs.
• He urges policymakers to reassess the programme's structure to determine if its costs are justified by its benefits.

August 24, 2026

• Traders and transport operators at Koforidua-Kumasi Station are opposing the proposed construction of a telecommunications mast, reportedly by MTN.
• Contractors allegedly began clearing land and evicting traders without clear prior notice or resolution of concerns.
• Opponents cite limited space for their businesses, health and safety concerns from erecting a mast in a densely populated area, and the fact that they pay to use the facility.
• Attempts to verify the project's permits with the New Juaben South Municipal Assembly were unsuccessful, leading to a complaint being lodged at the Central Police Station.
• The aggrieved parties are appealing to local authorities and GPRTU leadership for clarification and have vowed to resist the construction.

August 25, 2026

• Speaker Alban Bagbin ruled President Mahama's announcement of James Agalga as the new Majority Leader unprocedural.
• The President does not have the authority to formally communicate changes in parliamentary caucus leadership to the Speaker.
• Parliament's Standing Orders dictate that the General Secretary of the relevant political party must communicate such changes.
• Until the prescribed procedure is followed, Mahama Ayariga remains the officially recognized Majority Leader.
• Formal recognition of Mr. Agalga is contingent upon the governing party and Majority Caucus completing the required parliamentary and party procedures.