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EXIM Bank

EXIM Bank — financial institution from which a GH¢30 million loan facility was allegedly obtained fraudulently by NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako.

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … She said women entrepreneurs would gain access to tax incentives, reduced electricity tariffs, and financing support through EXIM Bank. …

    “We are not just inheriting change; we are driving it”—Trade Minister on Affirmative Action Law
  3. April 2026
  4. Joy Online

    … Speaking on Channel One TV on Monday, April 27, AGI Chief Executive Officer Seth Twum-Akoaboah also highlighted persistent challenges in access to affordable financing, urging development finance institutions such as EXIM Bank, Development Bank Ghana and the National Investment B …

    Post-IMF era could test Ghana’s economic gains – AGI Chief warns

Monday 19 October

  1. Bawumia calls for stronger support for garment and apparel sector

    NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called for increased government support for Ghana's garment and apparel industry, saying the country does not adequately support the sector compared to countries such as Bangladesh and Benin, following a meeting with the Association of Garment and Apparel Manufacturers.

    19 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Court orders state to file disclosures in Wontumi EXIM Bank fraud case

    An Accra High Court has ordered the state to file disclosures within 14 days in the EXIM Bank fraud case against Bernard Antwi Boasiako after plea-bargaining attempts between prosecution and defence collapsed. Boasiako is accused of obtaining a GH¢19 million loan facility for a maize farming project that the prosecution alleges was not undertaken.

    27 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 18 July

  1. No plea deal reached yet in Wontumi EXIM Bank fraud trial

    Deputy Attorney-General Justice Srem-Sai confirmed that plea bargain negotiations in the case against NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako and two others have not resulted in an agreement, with the statutory 30-day negotiation period expiring next week. Wontumi and his co-accused face charges relating to an alleged GH¢14 million loan facility obtained from EXIM Bank for a farming project using false representations.

    18 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 6 July

  1. Court adjourns Wontumi EXIM fraud case for plea bargain talks

    An Accra High Court has adjourned proceedings in an alleged GH¢30 million EXIM Bank fraud case involving NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) to July 27, 2026, to allow ongoing plea bargain negotiations between the Attorney-General's Office and his lawyers to continue. Prosecutors told the court that discussions are still at a preliminary stage.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 26 June

  1. Avocado could generate €2 billion annually for Ghana

    Ghana's avocado sector, with about 150,000 acres under structured commercial cultivation, could generate between €1.5 billion and €2 billion annually and create more than 150,000 direct and indirect jobs if developed as an industrial value chain rather than just farming.

    26 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 22 June

  1. Ghana's avocado sector could generate €2bn in annual exports

    Ghana's avocado industry, with about 150,000 acres under structured commercial cultivation, could generate between €1.5 billion and €2 billion annually and create over 150,000 direct and indirect jobs if developed as an industrial value chain rather than just a farming activity.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana's avocado sector could generate €2 billion annually

    Ghana's avocado value chain, with about 150,000 acres under structured commercial cultivation, could generate between €1.5 billion and €2 billion annually and create more than 150,000 direct and indirect jobs across farming, nurseries, irrigation, and harvest operations.

    22 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Plea bargain in Wontumi trial risks weakening anti-corruption efforts

    Anti-corruption campaigner Vitus Azeem has warned that the increasing use of plea bargaining in corruption cases could weaken Ghana's fight against graft if not handled with transparency and strict safeguards, citing reports that NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako is seeking a plea bargain in the GH¢30 million Exim Bank fraud trial.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 18 May

  1. NPP deputy secretary defends Wontumi over Exim Bank charges

    Deputy General Secretary Haruna Mohammed has defended Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) against criminal charges linked to an Exim Bank loan facility, arguing that any irregularities should be blamed on the bank rather than the beneficiary and accusing the Attorney-General of targeting political opponents.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Ghana's economic future depends on women entrepreneurs, trade minister says

    Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare told female CEOs at the 2026 Ghana Female CEOs Summit that Ghana's economic future depends on unlocking the full potential of women entrepreneurs and professionals across all sectors. The Minister said women constitute approximately 51 percent of Ghana's population and are an underutilised engine of national growth.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Trade Minister highlights Affirmative Action Law implementation for women

    At the 2026 Ghana Female CEOs Summit, Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare stated that the government is actively driving transformational policies to expand opportunities for women through legislation, financing, and institutional reforms, describing women's economic participation as a national competitiveness strategy rather than a gender programme.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. IMF programme exit may test Ghana's economic gains, AGI warns

    The Association of Ghana Industries cautions that Ghana's recent economic stability and investor confidence, supported by the IMF programme, may face pressure after the country exits the programme. The AGI emphasises the need for policy discipline, strengthened domestic production to reduce import reliance, and improved access to affordable financing to sustain progress.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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