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Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah

Also known as: Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah · Mr. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah · Mr Buah · Honourable Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah · Minister Buah · Armah Kofi Buah · Mr Armah-Kofi Buah · Minister Armah-Kofi Buah · Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah · Hon. Buah · Armah Buah · Mr. Armah-Kofi Buah · Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah · Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah · Minister Armah Kofi-Buah · Minister of Lands & Natural Hon. Buah · Emmanuel Kofi Armah Buah · Mr Emmanuel Kofi Armah Buah · Hon. Armah-Kofi Buah · Armah Kofi-Buah · Sector Minister Armah Kofi-Buah · Hon. Armah Kofi Buah

Minister for Lands and Natural Resources who is advancing mining reforms, responsible cooperative mining programmes, and attracting investment to Ghana's mineral sector.

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October 2026
2 OctJoy Online
The Governing Board of the Creative Arts Agency has paid a courtesy visit to the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, to discuss initiatives aimed at improving the welfare and living conditions of aged and needy persons within Ghana’s creative arts …
Creative Arts Agency Board seeks Lands Ministry’s support for welfare project
2 OctJoy Online
… Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has made the importation and clearing of excavators so difficult that at the moment, over 1,400 excavators are sitting idle at the ports because their owners cannot justify their entry. …
Schandorf Writes: Is the galamsey fight lost? An open letter to Oliver Barker-Vormawor
1 OctJoy Online
… Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ellembelle, for his outstanding leadership in pushing development to the hard-to-reach part of the district. …
Armah-Kofi Buah honoured for developmental initiatives in Aiyinasi-North
September 2026
30 SeptJoy 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
29 SeptJoy Online
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has rejected reports that Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has resigned from the Board of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), describing the reports as false and insisting that there has been no disagreement between the Minister and the in …
Armah-Kofi Buah has not resigned from GoldBod – Lands Ministry
29 SeptJoy Online
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has rejected reports that Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has resigned from the Board of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), describing the reports as false and insisting that there has been no disagreement between the Minister and the in …
Armah-Kofi Buah has not resigned from GoldBod – Lands Ministry
28 SeptJoy Online
… The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, initially served on the board personally but subsequently nominated the ministry’s Chief Director, Marcus Haligah, in January 2026. …
GoldBod dismisses claims of rift with BoG over Asiama’s board exit
25 SeptThe Chronicle
… The Man Running the Show NkrumahFest is funded, organised, and effectively controlled by the Honourable Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah — five-term MP for Ellembelle and Minister for Lands and Natural Resources in President Mahama’s government. …
They Flew Senegal’s Flag At Nkrumah’s Festival: It Was The Least Of The Embarrassments
24 SeptThe Chronicle
… The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, cut the sod for the commencement of the third phase, describing the ceremony as a long-awaited milestone in efforts to restore homes, dignity and a sense of community to the affected residents. …
Appiatse Redevelopment Enters Final Phase As Government Begins Construction Of 69 Houses
23 SeptThe Chronicle
… Prof Lumunba, Armah Kofi-Buah, Mr Asiedu Nketiah at the function At the centre of the homecoming was the Chief Convener of the “Journey to Nkroful” festival, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Member of Parliament for Ellembelle and Minister for Lands and Natural Resources. …
Nkroful Comes Alive As Nkrumahfest Celebrates Legacy, Culture And African Unity

Politics

Minister: legislation to hold chiefs, MMDCEs accountable for galamsey

The News

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, disclosed that the government is pursuing legislation to hold traditional authorities and MMDCEs accountable for their roles in combating illegal mining. The proposed legislation, laid before Parliament, aims to strengthen accountability at the local level and prevent local leaders and officials from shirking their responsibilities against galamsey.

8 hours ago · The Chronicle →

Today

Minister: legislation to hold chiefs, MMDCEs accountable for galamsey
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, disclosed that the government is pursuing legislation to hold traditional authorities and MMDCEs accountable for their roles in combating illegal mining. The proposed legislation, laid before Parliament, aims to strengthen accountability at the local level and prevent local leaders and officials from shirking their responsibilities against galamsey.
8 hours ago · The Chronicle →

Yesterday

NAIMOS launches community engagements against illegal mining
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat has begun community engagements in galamsey-prone areas to strengthen collaboration with stakeholders, build public confidence, improve intelligence sharing and encourage collective responsibility in combating illegal mining.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 28 October

IMANI's Kofi Bentil accuses Minerals Commission of undermining local mines
Vice President of IMANI Africa Kofi Bentil has accused the Minerals Commission of undermining Ghanaian-owned mining companies through questionable revocation of mining rights, citing Northern Ashanti Mines, Adamus Resources, and Narawa Mines as examples. He argues the Commission's actions contradict Ghana's indigenisation policy and urged the government to intervene and ensure the law is respected.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 27 October

NAIMOS launches Operation Green Shield against forest miners
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat has launched Operation Green Shield, a military-backed operation in the Atewa Forest Reserve that resulted in three arrests on October 27, 2026. The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources warned that illegal mining has affected 44 of Ghana's 288 forest reserves, destroying approximately 8,900 hectares of forest land.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
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 26 October

Malawi studies Ghana's gold mining governance reforms
A Malawi delegation led by its Mining Minister met Ghana's Lands and Natural Resources Minister to learn from Ghana's experience in mining-sector reforms, focusing on responsible sourcing, artisanal mining, and mineral revenue management. Ghana's Lands Minister outlined ongoing reforms including clearer timelines for mining licences and involvement of district-level committees in assessing proposed concessions.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 22 October

Damang Gold Mine's airport project estimated at $80 million
Damang Gold Mine Limited's Community Relations Manager says the company's planned Western Region airport is expected to cost at least US$80 million, covering land preparation and construction of supporting infrastructure, though the final cost could exceed this estimate.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Damang Mine residents praise road projects, seek more women jobs
Residents of Damang in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality have praised Damang Gold Mine Ltd for road construction and community developments since new management took over six months ago, while calling for increased employment opportunities for women and National Service personnel.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Damang Gold Mine can operate 15 more years with investment
Mechanical engineer Obed Asamoah says Damang Gold Mine can remain operational for at least 15 more years if it receives necessary investment, emphasizing that the transition to a new investor need not fundamentally change the mine's operations.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Damang Gold Mine says it is actively mining, not just treating stockpiles
Damang Gold Mine's Manager in charge of Mining says the company is actively mining at multiple pits, including Amoanda and Juno, with plans to extend to Rex pits, dismissing claims that operations rely solely on treating existing stockpiles.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 20 October

African leaders push local mineral processing to boost jobs
At the African Minerals Policy Forum in Accra, African leaders called for stronger cooperation on mineral policies and increased local processing of resources to create jobs and industrial development. President Mahama said Ghana aims to end exports of unprocessed mineral ores by 2030, requiring investments in processing facilities, energy, transport, and skills.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 19 October

Lands Minister urges mining investors to invest in Ghana
At the 2026 Mining in Motion Conference, Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah called on investors, financiers, and development institutions to invest in Ghana, assuring them of reforms to how the country governs and shares the benefits of its mineral wealth, and committing to a predictable investment environment with clear rules and fair administration.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →

Sunday 18 October

Lands Minister inaugurates five mining cooperatives in Ellembelle District
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources inaugurated five Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme societies in Nkroful, Ellembelle District, presenting certificates and permits as part of government efforts to bring small-scale mining under effective regulation and demonstrate that mining can be economically rewarding and environmentally responsible.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Liberia's Vice President arrives for Mining in Motion Summit
Liberia's Vice President Jeremiah Koung has arrived in Ghana for the Mining in Motion Summit 2026, scheduled for October 19–21 in Accra under the theme "One Continent. One Voice on Minerals." The three-day summit will bring together African leaders, ministers, industry representatives, and continental officials to discuss cooperation and opportunities in the mining sector.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 16 October

Local Government Ministry to confront MMDCEs on illegal mining
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs says Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives can no longer claim ignorance of galamsey in their jurisdictions, and announced a conference to force local authorities to take ownership of the problem. He acknowledged that the Local Government Ministry has been culpable for overlooking illegal mining and stated the fight against galamsey must be a shared responsibility across multiple ministries.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana launches responsible cooperative mining programme in Nzema East
Ghana has launched the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme in Nzema East Municipality to promote safer, more organised, and environmentally responsible small-scale mining. The programme aims to strengthen mining cooperatives, improve compliance with mining regulations, and protect water bodies, farmlands and vegetation from irresponsible mining.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 15 October

Ghana seeks mining investments prioritising communities and sustainability
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources reaffirmed Ghana's readiness to partner with Chinese firm Guangdong Shengmai Tech Co. Ltd., emphasising the country's interest in investors committed to long-term benefits, responsible mining practices, and environmental protection in mining communities.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
IFEJ and Lands Ministry agree to improve mining reporting
The Institute of Financial and Economic Journalists and Ghana's Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources have agreed to develop a formal partnership to strengthen specialised reporting on mining, forestry and land reform. The partnership will include training programmes, technical briefings, a memorandum of understanding, an annual conference on mining governance, and ministry-led workshops for journalists.
15 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Asantehene warns illegal mining threatens lives via river destruction
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II warned after inspecting the degraded Jimi River near Obuasi that illegal mining driven by unemployment could have lasting consequences, including harm to water supplies for over 200,000 people and unspecified health effects. He acknowledged youth turn to galamsey due to joblessness but cautioned that destroying rivers will ultimately harm communities more than any short-term income.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 14 October

Asantehene launches Jimi River restoration after galamsey destruction
The Asantehene has planted trees to mark the start of a 153-hectare land reclamation and river restoration project at the Jimi River near Obuasi, which has been heavily degraded by illegal mining and now threatens water supply to over 200,000 people in the area.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 13 October

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 →

Saturday 10 October

Chief Justice urges 1,568 new lawyers to verify facts before speaking
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has warned 1,568 newly qualified lawyers called to the Bar not to let the speed of information become their judgment, urging them to verify facts, exercise restraint, and uphold professional ethics and integrity in an era of rapid digital misinformation.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 9 October

Former Deputy Trade Minister called to Ghana Bar
Nana Ama Dokua Asiamah-Adjei, former Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry and MP for Akuapem North, has been called to the Ghana Bar as one of 1,568 newly qualified lawyers admitted on Friday. She said her legal training has broadened her understanding of governance, business and people's rights, giving her another opportunity to serve society.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →

Thursday 8 October

Government managing GH¢111bn inherited debt while funding infrastructure
The Lands Minister states the government inherited GH¢111 billion in debt, with more than GH¢2 billion paid in debt obligations in 2025–2026 and GH¢10 billion expected next year, yet says the administration continues to undertake major infrastructure projects despite the debt servicing burden.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana, South Korea deepen ties ahead of diplomatic anniversary
Ghana and South Korea are deepening bilateral cooperation as they prepare to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year. A March bilateral summit between President Mahama and Korean President Lee Jae Myung produced concrete outcomes in climate change, technology, digital innovation, and maritime security.
8 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 2 October

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 →
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 →