AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCocoa Policy: Parliament’s Majority has urged President Mahama to assent to the COCOBOD Bill, arguing it will secure cocoa farmers 70% of the world price realised by COCOBOD and calling the NPP Minority’s objections “cheap propaganda.” Anti-Corruption & Courts: The OSP is set to resume prosecutions after the Supreme Court upheld the OSP Act’s constitutionality, clearing the way for cases including Ken Ofori-Atta. Public Finance & Trade: Ghana’s merchandise trade surged to US$52.5bn in 2025 with a record GH¢148.3bn surplus, driven mainly by gold, while Treasury bill demand jumped at an auction with bids far above target. Pensions & Jobs: SSNIT says it is targeting 2.8m active members by 2028 and highlights rapid asset growth, as Damang Gold Mine’s indigenous operator reports nearly 400 local hires in four months. Mining & Environment: NAIMOS arrested 40 suspects and seized equipment in an illegal mining crackdown, while conservationists warn illegal mining is threatening Ghana’s marine protected area. Business & Banking: Stanbic Bank Ghana wins Euromoney’s Best Investment Bank; MTN flags weaker earnings tied to its Iran investment hit. Agriculture & Education: MoFA launched a GH¢100m agricultural fund (GAFET) to boost agri-education and skills, and GETFund appeals for classroom furniture. Security & Regional Trade: Ghana and Burkina Faso signed a defence cooperation pact to secure cross-border trade corridors.
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