Dr Mary Awusi

CEO of Ghana Free Zones Authority; faced CHRAJ petition over alleged misconduct in May 2026 and controversy over remarks directed at church leadership.

2026-04-262026-10-29

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April 2026
26 AprJoy Online
The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has extended forgiveness to the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Dr Mary Awusi, following a recent public controversy over comments on illegal mining. …
“I have forgiven her”- Pentecost chair replies Chief of Staff after apology on behalf of Free Zones CEO
26 AprJoy Online
The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has publicly apologised to the leadership of the Church of Pentecost following recent comments made by the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Mary Awusi, which were perceived to be critical of the church. …
Chief of Staff tears as he apologises to Pentecost Church over Free Zones CEO’s conduct
26 AprJoy Online
The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has made an emotional appeal for forgiveness on behalf of the government following public controversy surrounding remarks attributed to the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Dr Mary Awusi. …
Forgive us, it was just a slip — Chief of Staff appeals for forgiveness from Church of Pentecost
26 AprJoy Online
… His remarks come against the backdrop of a recent controversy in which the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Dr Mary Awusi, publicly criticised the Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, over comments condemning illegal mining. …
‘If people cannot think beyond party, they should stop opening their mouths’ — Rev. Prof Mante warns
26 AprJoy Online
… His remarks come against the backdrop of a recent controversy in which the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Dr Mary Awusi, publicly criticised the Chairman of the Church of Pentecost over comments condemning illegal mining. …
‘We’re not afraid of anybody’- Rev. Prof Mante fumes over attack on clergyman for galamsey comment

Business

President urges local employment at Afienya Industrial Park launch

The News

President Mahama has called on investors at the 1,238-acre Afienya Industrial Park to prioritise hiring trained local residents and establish training programmes to equip community members with required skills. He said the park's success should be measured partly by the employment opportunities it creates for host communities, with benefits extending to farmers, transport operators, suppliers, and small businesses.

16 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 16 October

President urges local employment at Afienya Industrial Park launch
President Mahama has called on investors at the 1,238-acre Afienya Industrial Park to prioritise hiring trained local residents and establish training programmes to equip community members with required skills. He said the park's success should be measured partly by the employment opportunities it creates for host communities, with benefits extending to farmers, transport operators, suppliers, and small businesses.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 12 August

CanCham hosts CEOs' Connect 2026 on cross-border financing
The Canada Ghana Chamber of Commerce will hold CEOs' Connect 2026 on 20 August 2026 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra, bringing together chief executives, financiers, policymakers and investors for a high-level business dialogue on financing cross-border expansion between Ghanaian and Canadian companies.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
CanCham hosts CEOs' Connect 2026 on capital and trade
Ghana's Canada Chamber of Commerce will convene top capital market, investment and trade leaders on 20 August to discuss how Ghanaian and Canadian companies can raise capital for cross-border expansion. The event, themed "Financing the Future: Capital Strategies for Cross-Border Business Expansion," marks CanCham's 10th anniversary and will feature panelists from the Ghana Stock Exchange, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, Ghana Free Zones Authority, AfCFTA Secretariat, and Guaranty Trust Bank Ghana, followed by targeted B2B meetings.
12 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 7 July

Ghana hosts 7th Investment Trade Week to attract global investors
The 7th Ghana Investment and Trade Week opened in Accra on 7 July 2026, bringing together government officials, investors and business leaders from more than 30 countries to explore opportunities in infrastructure, energy, manufacturing and trade under the theme of Ghana's 24-hour economy agenda.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
MIE Group opens 7th Ghana Investment and Trade Week
Organisers of the Ghana Investment and Trade Week, MIE Events, opened the 7th edition in Accra on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, with the aim of attracting foreign direct investment, strengthening industrial partnerships, and positioning Ghana as a gateway for businesses seeking opportunities in West Africa. The event brings together investors, policymakers, business leaders and exhibitors from several countries, with previous editions having linked Ghanaian businesses to investors and companies from China, India, Türkiye and Italy.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 29 June

GEPA opens Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) has officially opened the Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia, establishing Ghana's first dedicated commercial foothold on the United States East Coast. The facility provides market intelligence, trade advisory, export matchmaking, investment promotion support, and financing access for Ghanaian businesses seeking to enter or expand in the American market.
29 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Friday 26 June

GEPA opens Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority has opened a Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia, Ghana's first dedicated commercial facility on the U.S. East Coast, offering market intelligence, trade advisory, export matchmaking, and investment promotion support to Ghanaian businesses seeking entry to the American market.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
GEPA opens Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia for export support
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority has opened a Ghana Trade House in Philadelphia, establishing Ghana's first dedicated commercial facility on the U.S. East Coast. The facility provides market intelligence, trade advisory, export matchmaking, and investment promotion support for Ghanaian businesses entering the American market, and follows similar Trade Houses opened in London and Kenya.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 16 June

Ghana Business League Awards 2026 set for June in Accra
The fourth edition of the Ghana Business League Awards will take place on June 27, 2026, at Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, recognising leading businesses and corporate executives across the country's manufacturing, supply and service sectors. The event, organised by Maven Communications and Zeliatte Media with support from Africaworks, is expected to attract business leaders, policymakers, investors and government ministers.
16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana to use World Cup 2026 for investor recruitment forums
Ghana's investment and export agencies are organizing Invest Ghana Business Forums in Canada and the United States during the 2026 FIFA World Cup to attract foreign direct investment and highlight opportunities in energy, agribusiness, manufacturing, mining, and other sectors.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Business League Awards 2026 to celebrate corporate excellence
Organisers of the Ghana Business League Awards announced plans for the fourth edition, scheduled for June 27, 2026, at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra. The awards will recognise outstanding performance across Ghana's manufacturing, supply and service sectors and are expected to bring together senior business executives, policymakers, industry leaders and members of the diplomatic community.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 19 May

CHRAJ petition filed against Free Zones CEO over alleged misconduct
A petition has been filed at CHRAJ seeking an investigation into alleged misconduct by Ghana Free Zones Authority CEO Dr Mary Awusi, who is accused of misusing official working hours for media appearances and discussions unrelated to her official duties. The petitioners are asking CHRAJ to determine whether her conduct constitutes a breach of public service ethics, administrative impropriety, or misuse of state resources.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 April

Clergy urges grace for Free Zones boss over church comments
The General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana has opposed calls to dismiss the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority over controversial remarks about the church, urging instead a measured response that prioritises forgiveness. He acknowledged the incident warrants strong condemnation and firm but proportionate discipline, but argued for second chances rather than removal from office.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Christian Council calls for action beyond CEO's public apology
The General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana says a public apology from the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority is insufficient and calls for stronger government action to uphold public standards following remarks she directed at the Church of Pentecost chairman over his comments on illegal mining.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 April

Christian Council backs aggressive galamsey crackdown, environmental protection
The Christian Council of Ghana has backed stronger national action against illegal mining, warning that environmental destruction from galamsey cannot continue unchecked and calling environmental protection both a civic and moral duty. The Council plans to launch its Environmental Care and Cleanliness Programme on April 30.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Catholic Bishops defend church's role in national discourse
The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference has defended the Church's involvement in public matters, saying its engagement is a divine responsibility rooted in spiritual and moral mandate, not political activism. The statement responds to commentary that suggested Church leaders commenting on issues such as illegal mining could be regarded as politicians.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 April

NDC Chief of Staff apologizes for member's statements to church
Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff of the NDC, delivered an emotional apology to the Chairman of the Church of Pentecost and its congregation over the weekend on behalf of the party, for an outburst by Dr Mary Awusi, CEO of Free Zones Board, against the church chair.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof Yankah criticizes Chief of Staff's emotional apology to church
Prof Kwesi Yankah has criticized Chief of Staff Julius Debrah's emotional public apology to the Church of Pentecost, arguing that national leaders should reserve public emotion for Ghana's environmental crisis from illegal mining rather than political controversies.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof Yankah criticises Chief of Staff's emotional apology to church
Prof Kwesi Yankah, a former Minister of State and academic, has criticised Chief of Staff Julius Debrah's emotional public apology to the leadership of the Church of Pentecost, arguing that national leaders should reserve public emotion for Ghana's environmental crisis rather than political controversies. Yankah contends that illegal mining's destruction of Ghana's environment should be the real cause for national grief.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 26 April

Pentecost chair forgives Free Zones CEO over mining comments dispute
The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has forgiven the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Dr Mary Awusi, following a public controversy over her comments attacking his remarks about illegal mining's damage to church baptism sites. The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, publicly apologised on behalf of Dr Awusi at a church service, after which Apostle Nyamekye said he bore no ill will and believed the incident had drawn positive attention to the church.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Pentecost Chair forgives Free Zones CEO after Chief of Staff apology
Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, has forgiven Dr Mary Awusi, CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, following a public dispute over comments on illegal mining. The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, apologized on behalf of Dr Awusi at a church service, and Apostle Nyamekye stated he bore no ill will and had forgiven her.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief of Staff apologises to Church over Free Zones CEO remarks
Julius Debrah, the Chief of Staff, has publicly apologised to the Church of Pentecost leadership for comments made by Ghana Free Zones Authority CEO Mary Awusi that were perceived as critical of the church. Debrah characterised the remarks as a "slip of expression" and asked the church for forgiveness during his birthday thanksgiving service.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief of Staff appeals to Church of Pentecost for forgiveness
Chief of Staff Julius Debrah made an emotional appeal for forgiveness from the Church of Pentecost on behalf of the government, saying remarks attributed to the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority were not intended to offend. Debrah, alongside President Mahama and Vice President Opoku-Agyemang, made the appeal during a visit to the Pentecost International Worship Centre on Sunday.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Rev. Prof Mante warns against politicising illegal mining fight
A former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana has called on citizens to oppose illegal mining on moral and national grounds rather than along partisan lines, stressing that the galamsey menace should not become a tool for political point-scoring.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Religious leaders vow to condemn galamsey despite political pressure
A former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Rev. Prof Joseph Obiri Yeboah Mante, has delivered a forceful condemnation of illegal mining and warned that religious leaders would continue to speak out against galamsey regardless of intimidation or partisan pressure. His remarks follow a recent controversy in which the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority publicly criticised the Chairman of the Church of Pentecost over comments condemning illegal mining, before issuing an apology.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →