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Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has declared a 'rebirth' for his office following a Supreme Court ruling affirming its prosecutorial authority. The OSP has named former Power Minister Dr. Kwabena Donkor as a 'person of interest' in a $1 million bribery investigation linked to Turkish energy firm Aksa Enerji and former TOR MD Asante Kwaku Berko. The OSP is working with US authorities to align evidence from Berko's US conviction with Ghanaian legal standards.
The OSP claims to have already recovered GHc8.5 million ($760,150 USD) and saved the state over GHc100 million ($8.94 million USD) through payroll cleanups. Successful prosecution in this high-profile energy sector case would solidify the OSP's credibility against political critics.
The investigation stems from a power plant project spanning 2014-2015. Under the Fourth Republic, the OSP has often faced legal and political hurdles in prosecuting high-ranking officials from both the NDC and NPP.
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has filed a defamation lawsuit against Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi and the Multimedia Group, seeking GHc15 million (~$1.34 million USD) in damages. The suit follows allegations made on JoyNews' Newsfile labeling the MP an 'extortionist' regarding financial losses in the Bank of Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme.
Governance experts warn this legal battle deepens the 'crisis of confidence' in Ghana's Parliament, where public trust is already low. The outcome could significantly impact Afenyo-Markin's political future and his standing in the NPP.
President John Mahama has reassigned Dr. Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo to the Ministry of State for Special Initiatives and appointed Ernest Brogya Genfi, formerly Deputy Minister for Defence, as Presidential Advisor on National Resilience and Emergency Preparedness. James Agalga has been officially appointed as the new Majority Leader in Parliament, replacing Mahama Ayariga, who is now the Minister-designate for Local Government.
Cabinet reshuffles in Ghana often occur midway through a term to realign political loyalty and sharpen policy focus. James Agalga's move to Majority Leader suggests a strengthening of the executive's liaison within the legislative chamber.
The Africa Policy Lens and other civil society groups are demanding a forensic audit of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) following an IMF report detailing $1.7 billion USD in losses within the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme. In response, GoldBod has issued a directive mandating that all self-financing aggregators refine gold dore locally before export to retain value and combat the GHc11.4 billion (~$1 billion USD) lost annually to illicit trade.
This regulatory shift signals a push for London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) accreditation for local refineries. Investors in the mining sector should prepare for tighter compliance on local value addition.
Petrosol Platinum Energy PLC has listed a GHc100 million (~$8.94 million USD) bond on the Ghana Fixed Income Market. The bond was 178% oversubscribed, indicating strong liquidity and investor confidence in Ghana's indigenous energy firms. Simultaneously, the Bank of Ghana has set a 2027 roadmap for the full operationalization of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act (Act 1154).
First National Bank has launched 'Investment Gift Cards' up to GHc10,000 (~$894 USD), allowing families abroad to gift long-term investment assets rather than temporary cash remittances.
The Controller and Accountant-General's Department (CAGD) has issued a final warning to government employees: those without valid National Identification (Ghana Card) details in the payroll system will face salary suspension starting September 15, 2026.
This re-verification exercise is part of a broader 'payroll cleanup' intended to eliminate ghost names and save state funds. Expect service delivery delays in the public sector as staff scramble to comply.
Major road closures at Kaneshie along the Dr. Busia Highway will begin September 7, 2026. The Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project is installing a massive ten-meter-wide underground drain to address perennial flooding.
The Odaw River basin flooding has historically cost lives and destroyed property. This project is a multi-year effort backed by the World Bank to prevent the seasonal disasters that affect Accra's transport hub.
Ghana's Antoine Semenyo has become the first-ever Ghanaian named to the PFA Premier League Team of the Year. Following a sensational 17-goal season and a #62.5 million transfer to Manchester City, Semenyo joins stars like Erling Haaland in the league's elite XI.
Black Stars context: This historic recognition cements Semenyo as the primary attacking threat for Ghana ahead of the next AFCON qualifiers.
Black Stars midfielder Kwasi Sibo has signed a three-year contract with Libyan champions Al-Swehly, reportedly valued at $10 million USD. Sibo, who featured in the 2026 World Cup, moves as a free agent from Real Oviedo.
The nation mourns the passing of veteran actress Grace Nortey, affectionately known as 'Maame Gyata.' A pioneer of Ghanaian theatre and cinema for over five decades, Nortey's commanding screen presence defined the golden era of 'Obra' and 'Osofo Dadzie.'
Her death marks the end of an era for the arts community, occurring just a week after the passing of business icon Stephen Boateng (Kessben Group).
Today we covered the revitalized corruption probes targeting energy sector officials, the enactment of ten landmark bills by President Mahama, and the historic achievement of Antoine Semenyo in the Premier League. Thank you for reading the Anansi News Daily Brief!
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