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The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has launched a blistering critique of the committee probing the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo, describing its conduct as ‘a travesty of justice’ and a serious blot on Ghana’s democracy.

Speaking at a leadership meeting with the Parliamentary Press Corps yesterday, Mr. Afenyo-Markin accused the Justice Pwamang Committee of procedural impropriety and bad faith, saying its actions had ‘reduced our democracy to something that cannot even be described.’

According to the Minority Leader, the committee prematurely concluded its work despite not completing hearings on all three petitions filed against Justice Torkornoo.

He said the committee initially directed the respondent and her lawyers to return on the 15th of the month for a second hearing, only for a report recommending her removal to surface ‘out of the blue’ shortly afterward.

‘The Pwamang Committee must be ashamed of itself. Within two hours of producing the report, a decision was taken to act on it. That is not justice; that is an abuse of process,’ Mr. Afenyo-Markin charged.

He further alleged that the committee’s rushed decision-making, especially when the matter was already before both the High Court and the Supreme Court, reflected a disturbing disregard for due process.

‘If the Supreme Court can move expeditiously to hear an injunction but fails to determine the substantive case, what message are we sending?’ he queried.

The Minority Leader warned that such precedents risk eroding judicial independence and damaging the credibility of state institutions.

‘We are setting a precedent that blots the beautiful democracy we otherwise have. Today it is Chief Justice Torkornoo; tomorrow it could be anyone else,’ he said.

Citing historical examples, Mr. Afenyo-Markin recalled how Parliament once upheld fairness when concerns were raised during the nomination of then-Justice Pwamang to the Supreme Court.

He said even opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) at the time, including KT Hammond, resisted calls to block the process, emphasising the need for equity and restraint.

‘What my Lord Pwamang has forgotten is that when he was nominated, some people petitioned Parliament to halt the process. Yet, Parliament chose fairness. Why can’t he do the same for his colleague now?’ he quizzed pointedly.

The Minority Leader also cautioned that the political tit-for-tat culture, where one party justifies questionable actions by citing the other’s past misdeeds, was corroding the nation’s governance. ‘This ‘you-do-me-I-do-you’ politics is not sustainable. We can do better as a democracy,’ he stressed.

Turning to related issues, Mr. Afenyo-Markin said the Minority would soon raise preliminary constitutional objections to the committee’s recommendations and challenge the legality of the process in Parliament and the courts. ‘Whatever approach we take will be in the national interest,’ he assured.

He also touched on other governance matters, including the state of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), national security in Bole and Bamboi, and stalled infrastructure projects under the government’s Agenda 111 initiative.

On ECG, the Minority Leader called for bipartisan cooperation to reform the utility company, arguing that inefficiencies and waste, not tariffs, were the real cause of financial strain.

‘You cannot just burden Ghanaians with a 14% increase while the wastage remains. Let’s focus on reforms, even if it means limited private sector participation,’ he proposed.

Addressing the recent conflict in the Savannah Region, he urged the Minister for the Interior to brief Parliament on government interventions following deadly clashes that left 31 people dead and displaced over 50,000 residents.

Mr. Afenyo-Markin, in his concluding remarks, called for a renewed spirit of fairness and accountability across institutions, warning that the ‘reset’ of state institutions must be managed carefully to avoid undermining democracy.

‘There is always a tomorrow. Let’s not destroy the foundations of justice today and expect stability tomorrow,’ he stated.

It has been three days since former President Nana Akufo-Addo hosted the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer aspirants to a breakfast meeting at his Nima residence.

The meeting could not have been organised out of the blue; it was occasioned by some occurrences on the party’s landscape.

The NPP, since five leading personalities of the political grouping announced their intention to bid for the flagbearer position of the party, has been bedeviled by mudslinging and acrimony largely fueled by supporters of the individuals and lately the flagbearer hopefuls themselves.

In some instances, the flagbearer hopefuls have treaded the dangerous path of ethnic and religious bigotry. We and other Ghanaians sitting on the peak and seeing into the political horizon wonder whether those in this reckless mood appreciate the implication of this national security risk. If they don’t or cannot fathom where it can lead the country to, then they of course are unfit to present themselves as flagbearer hopefuls let alone dream of leading the country.

In the past few months, social media has been awash with the trading of insults by supporters of the individual flagbearer hopefuls.

In a previous commentary, we expressed surprise that four of the aspirants but one had ganged up against Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia; he being the target of the ethnic and religious bigotry.

We did refer to the sense in Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s enactment of the Avoidance of Discrimination Act of 1957 which outlawed the creation of political parties along regional, ethnic or religious lines.

If so many years after that legislation some political leaders would prefer plying that tangent, then they are longing for a return to the darks days of non-avoidance of discrimination and hate speech.

Be it as it may, former President Akufo-Addo of course not happy about the acrimonious campaign going on in his beloved party brought the flagbearer hopefuls together with a view to demanding a campaign bereft of acrimony and mudslinging.

As it is said among the Igbos of Eastern Nigeria, the man who brings people together for a feast does not do so because they are unable to feed themselves, but to achieve a certain goal. The former President, in this case, organised a breakfast meeting to restore sanity in one of the two dominant parties in the country.

It is our hope that now that the former President is done with this audacious assignment, the filth would have been cleared from the stable. Attention would be riveted on the players as they traverse the constituencies with their messages to see whether the former President’s word was positively impactful.

Let each one of them tell the delegates what they have up their sleeves and avoid the dangerous path of trading acrimonies.

The interest of the NPP and Ghana for that matter supersedes the parochial interests of individual personalities seeking to lead.

Ghana’s former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, has passed away at the age of 76.

She died at the Ridge Hospital in Accra on Thursday, October 23, 2025.

Nana Konadu was a pioneering figure in Ghanaian politics and a champion of women’s empowerment, best known for founding the 31st December Women’s Movement.

She was also the first woman to run for president in Ghana in 2016, representing the National Democratic Party (NDP).

Her legacy as a strong advocate for women’s participation in governance and public life continues to inspire many in Ghana and beyond.

A FIERCE gun battle between officers of the Ashanti South Regional Police Command and some suspected hoodlums, has resulted in the killing of two hardened robbers at Offinso Anyankaso.

Among the deceased is Osman Majid, 25, alias ‘Cross’, who has been on police radar for a long time for committing high-profile robberies and also killing three people in the past without being arrested to face the law.

The other deceased suspect has also been identified by the police as 20-year-old Abdulai Sadik. Their bodies have since been deposited at the Bekwai Municipal Hospital mortuary for preservation and post-mortem.

The police disclosed that, Cross, on April 3, 2023, allegedly, used a machete to chop off the four left fingers of 19-year-old, Kingsford Bediako, at Barniekrom near Mankranso in the Ashanti Region.

He has also been accused of killing three other people at different locations in Mankranso in the past, amid other high-profile residential robberies. But despite being hunted by the police, he always managed to escape arrest.

Police Intelligence

According to Ashanti South Regional Police statement, police had intelligence that Cross, who had managed to evade arrest for a long time, was now hiding in three different hideouts with his group of miscreants in Offinso.

Armed with this vital information, three senior officers and other ranks from the Ashanti South Regional Police Command, conducted simultaneous raids in the three identified hideouts on October 1, 2025.

Fierce Gun Fight

But before the police could get closer to Cross, who was hiding at Offinso Anyankaso and arrest him, the dangerous robber, who was armed with a gun, reportedly opened fire on the police officers, while he tried to escape through a ceiling.

The police officers, who are professionally trained to encounter such dangerous situations, also returned fire immediately, which resulted in Cross and Abdulai Sadik being hit by bullets, causing injuries to both of them.

‘An intelligence-led operation was conducted, led by three senior officers and other ranks from Ashanti South Region, comprising four service vehicles (branded and unbranded), simultaneously raided the identified locations.

‘At Offinso Anyankaso, the suspect fired a gunshot from his room and attempted to escape through the ceiling. The police tactically returned fire, and two suspects sustained gunshot injuries,’ the police statement disclosed.

Confession

During interrogation, the police said ‘Cross admitted to multiple robberies in the Manso area and confessed to killing three people at Mankranso. He also mentioned Kingkong, Roy, Fii, Raph, Koboo, Ali and Ike, as his accomplices.’

According to the police report, which the paper has sighted, Cross also claimed that guns which they use for their robbery operations ‘are with Kingkong, Koboo and Ali at a mining site in Manso in the Ashanti Region.’

The police said they wanted to gather more information from Cross and Sadik so they could rely on it and arrest their above mentioned accomplices, who are at large, but sadly they were both declared dead at the hospital.

‘The suspects were rushed to Bekwai Municipal Hospital for treatment, but were pronounced dead on arrival. Their bodies have been deposited in the hospital’s morgue for preservation and autopsy,’ the police said.

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command indicated that, despite the death of Cross and Sadik, ‘An investigation is still underway, and efforts are being made to apprehend the accomplices and retrieve the guns.’

Items Retrieved

The police said they retrieved ‘A pump-action gun with six rounds of ammunition, one black Smith and Wesson pistol, 50 rounds of 9mm ammunition, an unmarked pistol, and two spent cartridges’ from Cross and Sadik.

Further search in the room, police said, ‘revealed three smart mobile phones, two key pad phones, mobile phone accessories, one apple laptop, one machete, a smock and ash singlet with talismans, one black body armour, one brown body armour, and two long boots (desert and black).’

The police also disclosed that, a picture frame of Cross’ gang, a Ghana Card, bearing the picture of suspect Cross and the name Osman Majid and an amount of GHS2,680, were found on the two deceased persons.

Reward Gallant Officers

Meanwhile, residents of Mankranso, Offinso, Manso and other mining areas in the Ashanti Region where Cross and his group conducted their illegal operations, have showered tons of praises on the gallant police officers.

According to them, Cross had been a thorn in their flesh for many years, so the police officers who risked their lives to eliminate him should be promoted by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, to motivate other policemen to fight crime.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has begun discussions with the US Embassy and Canadian High Commission to facilitate visa arrangements for Ghanaian football fans ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The high-level talks, held in Accra, were attended by Technical Advisor to the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Betty Krosbi Mensah, Ghana Football Association (GFA) President and CAF Vice President, Kurt Okraku, and senior directors from both the Foreign Affairs and Sports ministries.

The United States delegation was led by Acting Ambassador Rolf Olson, while the Canadian side was represented by Acting High Commissioner Dennis Roussel.

In a statement posted on his Facebook page, Minister of Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa confirmed that the engagements were aimed at ensuring smooth travel processes for Ghanaian supporters.

‘The objectives of these engagements include ensuring there is mutual understanding of all sides on expectations and requirements, enhancing coordination, improving visa facilitation, and developing clear working roadmaps to maximize satisfaction,’ the Minister said.

The meeting also explored the possibility of special visa arrangements for Ghanaian fans, football officials, and the national team – separate from the standard visa application process – to make travel logistics more efficient during the World Cup.

Earlier this month, the United States government reversed its single-entry visa policy, a move that will allow Ghanaian fans to re-enter the US after travelling to Canada and Mexico for matches.

Ablakwa added that a similar engagement with the Mexican Embassy is scheduled for Friday, as part of ongoing efforts to coordinate visa facilitation among all three host countries.

Recently, Ghana’s quintessential ‘national treasure’, the Kente cloth, made international headlines, having been given by UNESCO a ‘uniquely-Ghanaian-so-stay-off, copycats’ protection. At long last!

According to media reports:

Ghana’s iconic cultural fabric, kente, has officially been stamped with global recognition as the nation’s first-ever Geographical Indication (GI) product.

A Geographical Indication is essentially an intellectual property right that ties a product to its roots, guaranteeing that its quality and reputation stem from where it originates.

For producers and communities, this protection translates into stronger brand value and bigger economic opportunities.’

The announcement event, organised by the Registrar General’s Department in collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organisation, was held on September 30, 2025, at the La-Palm Royal Beach Hotel, Accra.

‘With this recognition, Kente now stands shoulder to shoulder with global treasures like Champagne from France, Tequila from Mexico and Darjeeling tea from India, products so deeply rooted in place and tradition that they are fiercely protected by international law.

‘For Ghana, this means that kente is officially and exclusively Ghanaian, guaranteeing authenticity for buyers worldwide while offering new economic lifelines for local weavers and communities.’

The Geographical Indication Status

As a source further clarifies: ‘Under the GI status, only kente cloths woven using traditional techniques and in approved Ghanaian communities are allowed to use the name, as the law protects Kente as Ghana’s intellectual property. Bonwire, Agotime Kpetoe, and Sakora Wonoo are the towns where Kente is traditionally woven and approved by the Ghana Ministry of Tourism.

‘Only kente crafted in the selected communities may lawfully be sold as kente thanks to the new GI law. Previously, the Ghana Copyright Act of 2005 (Act 690) protected kente styles and designs from being duplicated, however, it was limited in protecting kente from third-party manufacturers.’

Another source, the Hinkro Consultancy, adds that with this recognition: ‘The mass-produced imitations can no longer carry the name ‘kente’.’

Although the coveted recognition happened last month, conceivably the campaign started long ago. It gained momentum in 2024, at a meeting on Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France. There, the then Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Andrew Egyapa Mercer ‘made a call to safeguard Ghana’s intangible cultural heritage further.’ On behalf of Ghana, he nominated kente to be listed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Congrats to all the successive officials who were involved in the quest; and a big thank you to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.

The historic, uplifting feat, reminded me of my own Kente story. It was an article I wrote about an embarrassing situation I observed concerning Ghana’s First President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, during a holiday in the UK in June, 1977, when I visited one of London’s most famous tourist sites.

MY 1977 ARTICLE, ‘The forgotten Nkrumah’:

‘One of the most popular tourist places in London – and indeed the world is Madame Tussauds waxworks museum. It is no ordinary museum, as the name implies.

‘In this museum are life-like wax models of historical, famous and notorious personalities from all over the world. People like the footballer, Pele, the Beatles, novelist Agatha Christie, Emperor Haile Selassie, Muhammad Ali and Adolf Hitler.

‘Some, like President Kaunda of Zambia, are so realistic that one almost speaks to the statues. The realism is helped by the fact that the wax figures are wearing actual clothes of the persons represented – usually donated by the persons themselves or their relatives.

‘Naturally, among the world leaders past and present is the kente-wearing model of the late Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, who certainly needs no adjectives anywhere in the world. However, there is a disturbing factor about the statue of Dr. Nkrumah: it needs a new kente.

‘I believe the statue was made in 1958 and since then the figure has been wearing the same cloth which is on show almost every day of the year, under bright lights. It is no wonder, therefore, that the kente cloth is faded and shabby.

‘According to a Madame Tussauds official, the models are cleaned from time to time and when it is noticed that the clothes are worn, they usually write to the people concerned for a change of clothing, especially where the people live in Britain. She could not tell if such a request had been made about Dr. Nkrumah.

‘In 1974 when Ghana officials in America noticed that the kente cloth Ghana presented to the United Nations was faded, a request was made for a replacement and this was done by the Government through the then Commissioner for Foreign Affairs, Lt-Col Kwame Baah.

‘Likewise, I believe that if the Government had been informed about the situation, Dr. Nkrumah’s cloth would have been changed long ago. I hope that when the change is made, it will please be kept in mind that it should be changed every few years.

‘Apart from helping to keep his memory alive, I can think of no better way to advertise Ghana – the one and only home of the magnificent kente cloth – absolutely free of charge, than at Madame Tussauds where all the world meets.

‘A new kente for Kwame Nkrumah, please.’

(Published in the Mirror, weekly, in the ‘Thoughts of a Native Daughter’ column, on Friday, June 24, 1977.)

I recall that after my publication, a senior official of the Ministry of Information, a Mr. Mensah, assured me that a new kente was being sent to Madame Tussauds. However, I don’t recall any publicity about it.

Therefore, it was gratifying to learn from a Ghana News Agency report, that on September 20, 1999, a new kente cloth, was presented to Madame Tussauds to mark (what would have been) the 90th birthday of Osagyefo. Vice-President, Professor John Evans Atta Mills, ‘made the presentation on behalf of the President, Flt-Lt Jerry John Rawlings.’ So, it was probably a second replacement.

FAST FORWARD TO 2025:

Following the UN recognition, and in line with the Champagne, Tequila and Darjeeling standard, the capitalisation, it appears that from now on we should be writing the word with a capital ‘K’, Kente cloth. Also, as the weavers usually give interesting names to their creations, part of the Kente appeal, that could also be highlighted.

SUGGESTIONS TO THE GOVERNMENT; ATTN. DZIFA GOMASHIE, MINISTER FOR TOURISM, CULTURE AND THE CREATIVE ARTS

As I proposed in 1977, I think it should be official policy that wherever Kente cloth has been donated to an institution, especially one abroad, for public display, every few years, a replacement should be sent, without any prompting from the recipients.

Furthermore, such Kente gifts should have an accompanying inscription stating the name of the Kente and from which town. That would give them deserved credit; and also serve as a good promotion for Ghana, Kente and the town.

Secondly, after achieving the enviable UNESCO protection, shouldn’t we as a people show more respect for Kente, aptly described elsewhere as ‘a national treasure’?

In times past, kente was KENTE, virtually thought of in capital letters, so revered! Its cachet and high-price, meant that it was afforded mostly by chiefs, queen mothers and the super-rich.

Now such is the ‘democratisation’ of Kente that there is what I term ‘Kente abuse’; its disrespectful use. It includes imitation ones from China and other countries; copied designs on some of the ubiquitous ‘Ghana-must-go’ plastic bags and a host of other mundane products.

Most troubling of all, Kente has long been the preferred tablecloth at many official and other functions. To me this is irreverence, even desecration!

Imagine a guest of honour at an event turning up in what they think is a splendid Kente for the special occasion, only to find that the cover on the high table where they are sitting is a Kente!

I recall that years ago, in an article, I applauded the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) for what looked like a custom-made tablecloth for their events, which they had obviously taken the trouble to make very different from Kente. I hope GNAT still sticks to that commendable practice.

Mind you, I speak as an apologetic, converted Kente abuser! In my youth, as a student in a boarding school, I took to school an old piece of Kente cloth I found at home and proudly used it as my bed cover. With hindsight, that was quite inexcusable! Needless to say, my dormitory mates who, like me, didn’t know any better, were quite envious of my special bed decoration!

But as an adult, I formed the strong opinion that Kente deserves to be treated with reverence, not only because it is a superb, handwoven work of art, which UNESCO has now acknowledged, but, equally importantly, because it is uniquely Ghanaian.

Also, although it may be politically wrong, against democratic principles, perhaps we even need a regulation about what Kente should not be used for – starting with a ban on its use as a tablecloth, including imitation Kente!

Furthermore, maybe to complement the GI status, there should be an office dedicated to educating people on the UNESCO recognition, keeping track of necessary donation replacements, and handling all matters related to our unparallelled national treasure, KENTE.

Celebrated Ghanaian singer, Wendy Shay, has announced October 24 as the date to release her official album titled ‘Ready’.

Wendy Shay’s highly anticipated album marks a new chapter in her music journey, symbolising transformation, strength, value, and prosperity.

Fans are eagerly waiting to get their hands on it, especially after enjoying her recent singles like ‘Psycho’, ‘Sapiosexual’, ‘Apology’, ‘Too Late 2.0’ and ‘Crazy Love’.

The album’s release comes ahead of her annual concert, rescheduled to November 22 to honour the late legend Daddy Lumba.

It includes songs like ‘Street Girl (Soul Survivor)’, ‘Black Coffee’, ‘Crazy Love’, ‘PTSD’, ‘Fuck The Club’, ‘Don’t Be Silly’ featuring Tiffany , ‘7 Weed N Wine’, ‘Apology’, ‘Baby Mama Drama’, ‘Kiss N Tell’, ‘Party Animal’ featuring Mak Hadzi among others.

AN OVERWHELMING number of women associated with the MTN Y’ello Ladies Network and some men hit the principal streets in Accra last Saturday to create breast cancer awareness.

The walk was aimed at raising GH?100,000 for breast cancer awareness, support, and education across communities.

Chief Finance Officer of MTN Ghana and Chairperson of the Y’ello Ladies Network, Antoinette Kwofie, said the initiative was to raise awareness and funds to help in the fight against breast cancer.

‘We are raising funds to create awareness and remind women to check themselves regularly. It is important that we stay on top of our health, and we at the Y’ello Ladies Network are proud to champion this cause,’ she said.

Madam Kwofie explained that the Y’ello Ladies Network was inaugurated in March 2025 during International Women’s Month, stating that since then the network has hosted a number of sessions focused on development and health, covering topics that women need to be conscious of, both in the workplace and at home.

Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer of MTN Ghana, Adwoa Wiafe, said the Breast Cancer Awareness Walk forms part of MTN’s broader employee wellness and inclusion agenda.

‘So today we are here to do a breast cancer awareness walk. As you all know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and all over the world, we celebrate and commemorate that month to remember those who are suffering from breast cancer,’ she said.

She explained that the initiative was designed to promote early detection and preventive measures among staff and the public.

Acting Chief Human Resource Officer of MTN Ghana, Abdullah Ibrahim, commended the Y’ello Ladies Network for championing women’s empowerment and inclusivity, noting that diversity remains a key pillar of MTN.

Renowned radio presenter, Odi Ahenkan Kwame Yeboah, has applauded former Second Lady Hajia Samira Bawumia for her show of maturity and charisma during an encounter with Hopeson Adorye.

Samira Bawumia recently had a visibly awkward encounter with Hopeson Adorye at Apostle Kwadwo Safo’s 40-day observance ceremony.

When Hopeson approached her to exchange pleasantries, Samira gave him a stern look, seemed uninterested in conversing, and only asked about his well-being before moving on.

This encounter has sparked mixed reactions from Ghanaians, with some supporting Samira’s actions and others interpreting her gesture as a snub.

Odi Ahenkan Kwame Yeboah, during his show on Peace FM dubbed Ekwanso Brebre, said Samira Bawumia’s gesture shows that she’s not a hypocrite.

‘Bawumia’s wife Samira has done very well for ignoring Hopeson Adorye in a modest way. I commend her for not greeting Hopeson Adorye. In this world, you don’t smile with someone and later stab him or her on the back.

‘You insulted her in the most painful way and you expect her to warm up to you, that’s hypocrisy, and she’s not one reason why she ignored his greetings. I love what she did to Hopeson, this shows she is not hypocrite,’ Odi Ahenkan stated.

The tension stems from Hopeson Adorye’s departure from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and his subsequent criticisms of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and his wife, Samira. Hopeson has made several allegations against them and even threatened to expose their alleged secret dealings.

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced the commencement of applications for Jewellery and fabrication licenses (Categories A, B and C) as well as Refinery License.

According to a statement released by the board yesterday, the initiative forms part of its mandate to formalise the country’s long term gold value addition sector, as well as strengthen regulatory compliance and promote sustainable growth in line with the Ghana Gold Board Act 2025(Act 1140).

GoldBod emphasised that the new legal framework will permit only duly licensed persons authorisation to engage in gold trading, jewellery manufacturing, gold fabrication, and gold refining in the country warning that engaging in the above activities without a valid GoldBod license is an offence punishable by law.

The statement further stated, ‘All existing licenses issued by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources for gold refining and fabrication are no longer valid under the current framework’.

The Board has therefore directed all existing jewellery manufacturers, fabricators and refineries to regularise their operations by applying for the appropriate license before the deadline of December 31, 2025.

It further added that operating without a GoldBod license after the said date will attract a sanction.

GoldBod outlined four categories of licenses available for application. They are Jewellery and Fabrication license category A, which is for Ghanaian sole proprietor artisans and small-scale businesses fabricating jewellery and other castings solely for local sale.

‘Category B is for fully Ghanaian owned medium-sized companies engaged in fabrication for both local sale and export.

‘Category C is for large scale companies thus, both local and foreign fabricating jewellery and other castings for local and export markets,’ it stated.

The Refinery License the board said is for entities seeking to operate gold refineries in the country.

The board added that applications are to be submitted exclusively online via the official website- www.goldbod.gov.gh