Lawyer and Senior Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has attributed Ghana’s recurring energy challenges to political interference rather than weak technical leadership. …
Energy sector woes stem from political interference, not leadership failure — Kofi BentilGhana Minute.
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IMANI Africa
IMANI Africa — civil society organisation involved in governance, anti-corruption, and economic policy advocacy in Ghana.
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- May 2026
Akosombo Dam returns to full capacity after fire damage bypass
Lawyer and Senior Vice-President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has criticised authorities over what he describes as “insincere” communication regarding Ghana’s persistent power outages. …
Communication around power outages has been ‘insincere’— Kofi Bentil
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Supreme Court admits 14 CSOs in OSP constitutionality case
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The Supreme Court has granted an application by 14 civil society organisations to join the case of Adamtey v Attorney-General, which challenges the constitutionality of the Office of the Special Prosecutor. The organisations include the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development, Transparency International Ghana, and others with interests in governance and anti-corruption issues.
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Supreme Court admits 14 CSOs in Office of Special Prosecutor constitutionality case—landmark governance and anti-corruption institutional challenge.
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Supreme Court admits 14 CSOs in OSP constitutionality case
The Supreme Court has granted an application by 14 civil society organisations to join the case of Adamtey v Attorney-General, which challenges the constitutionality of the Office of the Special Prosecutor. The organisations include the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development, Transparency International Ghana, and others with interests in governance and anti-corruption issues.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
Monday 18 May
Prof. Bokpin warns against aggressive mining sector nationalisation
Economist Prof. Godfred Bokpin has cautioned Ghana against pursuing aggressive indigenisation or nationalisation of the mining sector, arguing that while the country has grounds to revisit mining lease agreements, policymakers must avoid emotionally driven decisions that could undermine investor confidence. His remarks follow calls by the Institute of Economic Affairs for Ghana to take greater control of its natural resources, including not renewing Gold Fields' Damang Mine lease.
18 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Franklin Cudjoe urges fiscal discipline in IMF PCI implementation
The President of IMANI Africa has called on the government to maintain fiscal discipline and policy reforms as Ghana moves to a non-financing Policy Coordination Instrument arrangement with the IMF, which aims to provide policy guidance and support towards investment-grade status. Cudjoe rejected claims the PCI was cosmetic or merely for public relations, emphasizing that success depends on consistent implementation of reforms.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Saturday 16 May
Kofi Bentil calls for political tolerance to protect businesses
IMANI Africa's Kofi Bentil has urged Ghana to move beyond partisan politics and protect businesses from being targeted based on perceived political affiliations, warning that national investments risk underperformance when viewed through political lenses rather than in the national interest.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →
IMANI chief calls for comprehensive review of Ghana mining contracts
Kofi Bentil, Senior Vice President of IMANI Africa, is calling for a comprehensive review and renegotiation of all mining contracts in Ghana, arguing that the country is now in a stronger negotiating position than when the original agreements were signed. He also cautioned against reliance on wishful thinking in resolving gold refining challenges, emphasizing the need for practical collaboration across the value chain.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana achieved IMF stability, but structural reform remains unfinished
Kofi Bentil of IMANI Africa says Ghana should not celebrate the end of its three-year US$3 billion IMF programme, noting that while macroeconomic indicators such as international reserves, import cover, and the cedi's strength have improved since 2023, the country has stabilised rather than restructured its economy and underlying weaknesses persist.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Wednesday 6 May
IMANI Africa defends CSO role in OSP Act legal challenge
IMANI Africa has defended civil society organisations' participation in a Supreme Court case challenging the constitutionality of Ghana's Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017, saying CSO involvement is justified to support constitutional interpretation and strengthen accountability despite criticism that it may amount to advocacy rather than neutral assistance.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Fourteen CSOs seek to join OSP Act constitutional case
Fourteen civil society organisations, including CDD, IMANI Africa, and Transparency International Ghana, have filed to join a Supreme Court case challenging the constitutionality of Ghana's Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017. The groups say their involvement is motivated by commitment to constitutionalism, accountable governance, and anti-corruption, and is not partisan or personal.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Saturday 2 May
Bank of Ghana neither profit nor loss-making body, Bentil says
Lawyer Kofi Bentil argues that the Bank of Ghana should not be assessed as a profit or loss-making institution, but as a body mandated to stabilise the economy. His comments follow scrutiny of the Bank's projected GH¢15.7 billion loss for 2025, and he calls for clarity on its financial position while noting that any losses must produce tangible long-term benefits.
2 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Government defended for leadership during Ghana power crisis
Technical Advisor to the Ministry of Finance Dr Theo Acheampong defended the government's handling of recent power supply challenges, saying clear leadership was demonstrated through timely communication and coordinated interventions following an incident at Akosombo hydro facility. However, Kofi Bentil of IMANI Africa criticized authorities for what he describes as "insincere" communication regarding persistent power outages.
2 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Political interference, not weak leadership, caused energy woes—Kofi Bentil
Lawyer Kofi Bentil attributed Ghana's recurring energy challenges to political interference rather than technical leadership failure, arguing the sector would function effectively if insulated from politics and professionals allowed to operate without undue interference.
2 May 2026 · Joy Online →
IMANI lawyer criticises insincere power outage communication
Kofi Bentil, Senior Vice-President of IMANI Africa, has criticised authorities for insincere communication about Ghana's power outages, arguing that energy challenges stem not only from technical issues but also from poor public messaging and political interference in sector decision-making.
2 May 2026 · Joy Online →