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Ellembelle

2026-04-282026-10-30

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  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Read also: Northern Ashanti Mines challenges Minerals Commission over Konongo takeover, disputes $8.3m debt Dr Manteaw called for the Northern Ashanti Mines dispute, involving the Konongo mine, to be considered alongside the challenges facing Adamus Resources in the Ellembelle ar …

    Debt alone not enough to revoke Northern Ashanti Mines’ lease – Dr Manteaw
  3. Joy Online

    Shaibu Dauda Abdulai, the Ellembelle National Democratic Congress (NDC) Constituency Chairman-elect, has pledged to unite and reconcile party faithful to retain power in December 2028. …

    Ellembelle NDC Chairman-elect poised to unite members ahead of 2028 victory
  4. Joy Online

    … Speaking at the launch of Ellembelle Cooperative Mining Societies at Nkroful, Mr Armah-Kofi Buah, who is also the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ellembelle, explained that acquisition of mining licenses would start from the district where the mining company wants to operate. …

    District Mining Committees to issue mining licences under new law – Lands Minister
  5. The Chronicle

    … Mr Armah-Kofi Buah, Member of Parliament for Ellembelle and Mr Nyameke Armah, MP for Sekondi, were commended for their sacrifice, discipline, focus and resilience in pursuing their legal ambitions while discharging their parliamentary responsibilities. …

    NDC congratulates Armah-Kofi Buah, Nyameke on call to Ghana Bar
  6. Joy Online

    … Mr George is the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, while Mr Buah represents Ellembelle in Parliament. …

    Armah-Kofi Buah, Sam George, other MPs among newly qualified lawyers
  7. Joy Online

    … The delegation, comprising sub-chiefs and Queen Mothers, conferred a developmental chieftaincy title on Mr Buah in recognition of his contribution to Ellembelle and the wider Nzema area. …

    Nzema chiefs honour Lands Minister, demand sustainable revival of Adamus Resources
  8. The Chronicle

    … The youth organisers, from Jomoro, Takoradi, Sekondi, Essikado-Ketan and Ellembelle constituencies, made the appeal when they paid a courtesy call on Mr Armah-Kofi Buah, who is also the Member of Parliament for Ellembelle. …

    Five NDC Youth Organisers Pay Courtesy Call on Armah Buah
  9. Joy Online

    … The youth organisers made the appeal when they paid a courtesy call on the Member of Parliament for Ellembelle and Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah. …

    Five NDC youth organisers in Western Region pay courtesy call on Armah-Kofi Buah
  10. September 2026
  11. Joy Online

    Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Member of Parliament for Ellembelle, has reiterated the government’s commitment to completing projects abandoned under previous regimes before undertaking new ones. …

    Government redeems pledge to complete abandoned projects – Kofi Buah
  12. The Chronicle

    The story of how NkrumahFest 2026 became a disgrace — and why it matters Somewhere in Ellembelle on the day of NkrumahFest 2026, someone hoisted the flag of Senegal. …

    They Flew Senegal’s Flag At Nkrumah’s Festival: It Was The Least Of The Embarrassments
Mining & Energy

Debt alone insufficient to revoke Northern Ashanti Mines' lease

The News

The Co-chair of Ghana's Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative says outstanding statutory debt should not be grounds for revoking Northern Ashanti Mines' lease, arguing the government should negotiate payment arrangements instead and that keeping the business operational enables revenue generation to settle obligations.

28 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 28 October

  1. Debt alone insufficient to revoke Northern Ashanti Mines' lease

    The Co-chair of Ghana's Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative says outstanding statutory debt should not be grounds for revoking Northern Ashanti Mines' lease, arguing the government should negotiate payment arrangements instead and that keeping the business operational enables revenue generation to settle obligations.

    28 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 27 October

  1. Ellembelle NDC chairman-elect pledges unity ahead of 2028

    Shaibu Dauda Abdulai, newly elected Ellembelle NDC Constituency Chairman, has pledged to unite and reconcile party members to retain power in December 2028, calling for healing after the constituency election held last Saturday.

    27 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 19 October

  1. District Mining Committees to issue licenses locally under new act

    Ghana's Lands Minister announced that District Mining Committees will issue mining licenses at the local level under the new Mining and Minerals Act, eliminating the need for applicants to travel to Accra. The move aims to formalize cooperative mining and replace illegal galamsey operations while requiring mining companies to sign Community Development Agreements with host communities.

    19 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. NDC praises two MPs for admission to Ghana Bar

    The NDC Western Regional Executives have congratulated Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah and Sekondi MP Blay Nyameke Armah on their call to the Ghana Bar, praising them for combining public service with legal education.

    13 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 9 October

  1. Samuel George, Armah-Kofi Buah among 1,568 newly qualified lawyers

    Two government ministers and other Members of Parliament, including Samuel Nartey George and Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, were among 1,568 lawyers admitted to the Ghana Bar at a ceremony by the General Legal Council in Accra on Friday, October 9, 2026. Other newly qualified MPs include Davis Ansah Opoku and Phyllis Naa Koryoo Okunor, alongside several media personalities including JoyNews journalist Ayisha Ibrahim.

    9 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Nzema chiefs honour Lands Minister, push Adamus Resources revival

    The Paramount Chief of Eastern Nzema and a delegation of chiefs conferred a developmental chieftaincy title on Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah while urging the government to ensure the planned revival of Adamus Resources delivers jobs, investment and economic benefits to the region.

    9 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 2 October

  1. NDC youth organisers seek mining jobs from Armah Buah

    Five NDC youth organisers from Western Region constituencies appealed to Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah to prioritise young people in employment opportunities through cooperative mining operations and the government's mining reclamation programme.

    2 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. NDC youth organisers seek inclusion in mining and land programmes

    Five NDC constituency youth organisers from Western Region appealed to the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources for greater youth inclusion in employment opportunities linked to government cooperative mining and land reclamation programmes.

    2 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Government completes abandoned classroom block at Kikam Technical Institute

    Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah commissioned a 12-unit classroom block at Kikam Technical Institute (KIMTECH) in the Ellembelle District, noting that the project—started in 1973 as a girls' dormitory and abandoned by successive governments—was renewed by GETFund in 2025. Buah reiterated the government's policy of completing abandoned projects before undertaking new ones to ensure judicious use of national resources and avoid project duplication.

    30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 25 September

  1. NkrumahFest 2026 marked by organizational chaos, mismanagement

    NkrumahFest 2026 in Ellembelle was beset by disorganisation, including the hoisting of Senegal's flag at the festival named after Ghana's independence leader. The event is funded and controlled by Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, a five-term MP and Minister for Lands and Natural Resources.

    25 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Nkroful celebrates Nkrumah's 117th birthday with tradition and unity

    The Western Region community of Nkroful held the annual Nkrumahfest, bringing together traditional rulers, political leaders, and visitors to mark the 117th birthday of Ghana's first President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah under the theme "Nkrumah @ 117: Celebrating His Enduring Legacy – Africa Must Unite or Perish." The event showcased Nzema cultural heritage and was described by Chief Convener Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah as "a homecoming" focused on keeping alive the ideals for which Nkrumah lived.

    23 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 21 September

  1. MP commissions Nkrumah Freedom Arch at Axim Junction

    Member of Parliament for Evalue Ajomoro Gwira Kofi Arko Nokoe commissioned the "Long Live Nkrumah's Freedom Arch" at Ayisakro, Axim Junction, on September 21 as part of activities marking Ghana's first President's 117th birthday anniversary. The MP plans broader heritage preservation efforts in Axim, including renovating Dr Nkrumah's former residence, preserving historical sites related to Paa Grant and philosopher Anton Wilhelm Amo, and developing a heritage-tourism circuit to attract visitors and create jobs.

    21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 20 September

  1. NDC chair decries denigration of Nkrumah's legacy in Ghana

    National Democratic Congress Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has criticized past attempts to denigrate the name and legacy of Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, calling it shameful when the world honours him as African of the Century. He commended the Nkrumah Fest initiative by Ellembelle MP Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah as an effort to restore Ghana's image regarding its founding president.

    20 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. NDC chairman credits Nkrumah with uniting Ghana's territories

    Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, National Chairman of the NDC, says Dr Kwame Nkrumah played a unique role in bringing together separate political and administrative entities—including the Gold Coast colony, Ashanti Kingdom, Northern Territories, and Trans-Volta Togoland—to form modern Ghana, and that no other nationalist can be compared to him.

    20 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Ankobra River shows signs of recovery from illegal mining

    The Ankobra River's banks, once bustling with illegal mining operations and makeshift structures, are now largely deserted, marking a visible transformation in the fight against galamsey a year after intervention efforts by the Ministry and NAIMOS.

    16 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 4 September

  1. Ghana winning illegal mining war, says Lands Minister

    Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has declared that Ghana is winning the fight against galamsey, citing the Ankobra River's transformation as evidence. Operation Water Shield's second phase has removed nearly 3,000 mining machines from the Ankobra, Pra, Birim and other rivers, and resulted in more than 237 arrests, including 144 foreign nationals.

    4 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Mahama appoints Buah to lead Ghana's fight against illegal mining

    President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah as Minister of Lands and Natural Resources to lead Ghana's battle against galamsey, or illegal mining, which has expanded into sophisticated networks over the last eight years and degraded water bodies and farmlands. Buah is regarded for his personal integrity and reputation for honesty, qualities seen as essential for resisting financial inducements in the fight against powerful mining interests.

    2 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 17 August

  1. NPP Western Region holds new executive election; most incumbents ousted

    The New Patriotic Party in Ghana's Western Region held elections for regional executives, with most sitting office holders defeated. Ignatius Kwasi Afrifa, a former Parliamentary candidate, won the Regional Chairman position with 265 votes, while KwasiBonzo, a former DCE for Ellembelle, won Regional Secretary with 211 votes; Regional Organizer Yaw Amoabeng was the only notable incumbent to retain his position.

    17 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 10 August

  1. NDC government has restored hope, economy improving—Kofi Buah

    Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah said the NDC government has restored hope to Ghanaians after inheriting a severely distressed economy, and within about a year and a half has made significant progress in rebuilding the economy, restoring forest reserves, and injecting resources into education and healthcare.

    10 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 31 July

  1. GACC holds anti-corruption discussions with school students in Western Region

    The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition has organised "The Youth Voice" programme to engage students and pupils in the Nzema East and Ellembelle districts in discussions on corruption, integrity, and ethical leadership, as part of activities marking the 2026 African Anti-Corruption Day celebration.

    31 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 27 July

  1. FON pilots climate-smart solutions in Western Region

    Friends of Nation, a civil society organisation, has piloted green climate solutions in three Western Region districts—Ellembelle, Jomoro and Nzema East—including polycarbonate roofing at Essiama Basic School, a wire mesh fence for a fish pond, and a climate education resource guide, to strengthen local government and community climate resilience and environmental justice.

    27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Book examines gap between state intent and citizen experience

    A new work by Professor Robert E. Hinson and Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, titled "Citizen Experience: Reset for Superior Civil Service Delivery," challenges Ghana's public administration to move beyond functional systems assessment toward understanding how citizens actually experience government services.

    9 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Nzema chiefs meet Lands Minister on development and environment

    A delegation of Western Nzema traditional leaders, led by Paramount Chief Awulae Kwasi Amakyi III, met with Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah to discuss development issues in the Jomoro Municipality and to support the government's efforts against illegal mining and environmental degradation.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Free Primary Health Care launched in Western Region Ghana

    Ghana's government has launched a Free Primary Health Care initiative in the Western Region, piloted in Jomoro, Ellembelle, Wassa Amenfi East and West, and Wassa East. The Western Regional Minister said the scheme removes financial barriers to healthcare and reduces disease burden to improve national productivity.

    3 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Free Primary Health Care programme must avoid central administration delays

    The Omanhene of Lower Dixcove has warned against actions that could derail the government's Free Primary Health Care programme, particularly cautioning about financial and administrative bottlenecks from Accra that historically disrupt implementation of new initiatives. The programme is being piloted in five communities in the Western Region.

    3 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Five Western Region districts begin free primary healthcare rollout

    Ghana's Free Primary Health Care Initiative was launched in the Western Region, with five districts—Ellembelle, Jomoro, Wassa East, Wassa Amenfi West, and Wassa Amenfi Central—selected for the first phase. The programme aims to remove financial barriers to healthcare access as part of efforts toward universal health coverage, with 150 districts nationwide participating initially and all 251 districts expected to join by 2027.

    2 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. rCOMSDEP training begins for cooperative groups in Ellembelle

    Training sessions for cooperative groups have begun in Ellembelle as part of the rCOMSDEP initiative to formalise artisanal and small-scale mining. The programme aims to equip participants with knowledge and skills in regulatory compliance, responsible mining practices, and organisational efficiency.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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