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2026-05-012026-09-21

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Karaga MP and former Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has criticised Ghana’s gold purchase programme, arguing that the country failed to benefit financially from a period of exceptional growth in international gold prices.

    Ghana bought gold, sold gold and lost money in best market in 50 years – Amin Adam
  3. Joy Online

    The Karaga Member of Parliament said the party was seeking answers and supporting documents rather than engaging in political attacks, insisting that several of the documents being requested already exist and are required by law to be made public.

    ‘We demand answers, not insults’ – Amin Adam on GoldBod losses
  4. Joy Online

    Karaga Member of Parliament and former Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has called for the removal of the Governor of the Bank of Ghana from the Board of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), arguing that the arrangement creates a clear conflict of interest.

    We demand removal of BoG Governor from GoldBod’s board – Amin Adam
  5. Joy Online

    The Karaga MP said gold prices increased by 62.9 per cent during the year, moving from an average of US$2,395 per ounce to US$3,441.

    Amin Adam: Gold programme lost money despite 62.9% rise in prices
  6. Joy Online

    Karaga Member of Parliament and former Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has challenged GoldBod’s reported GH¢5.45 billion surplus for 2025, arguing that the figure does not accurately reflect the organisation’s trading performance.

    Amin Adam challenges GoldBod’s GH¢5.45bn surplus
  7. Joy Online

    Former Finance Minister and Karaga MP, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has vowed to intensify development projects in his constituency, saying the NDC should expect fierce competition if it continues to replicate his initiatives.

    I’ll beat NDC for third time through my development record in Karaga – Amin Adam
  8. August 2026
  9. Joy Online

    Former Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Karaga, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has declared that former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will become President of Ghana.

    ‘Bawumia will become President whether NDC likes it or not’ – Amin Adam
  10. Joy Online

    Former Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Karaga, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has described the John Dramani Mahama administration as the “worst government in Ghana’s history.” He also urged residents of Nyangbulun to reflect on their decision to vote the New Patriotic Part

    Mahama’s administration is Ghana’s worst ever – Amin Adam
  11. Joy Online

    Former Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Karaga, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has commissioned four health facilities in communities within the Karaga Constituency to improve access to healthcare for residents.

    Amin Adam commissions four health facilities in Karaga
  12. Joy Online

    Member of Parliament for Karaga and former Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, who accompanied Nana Akufo-Addo to the palace, described the visit as an honour and said it was deeply meaningful to witness the former President pay tribute to the late Ya-Naa.

    Akufo-Addo mourns late Ya-Naa Abukari II at Gbewaa Palace

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Ghana lost money selling gold despite exceptional price surge

    Former Finance Minister Amin Adam says Ghana's gold purchase programme lost about 17 per cent of the value of raw gold sold by the Bank of Ghana, despite gold prices rising 62.9 per cent in 2025. He attributes the losses to exchange rate differences, discounts to foreign buyers, and transaction fees rather than market conditions.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online

  2. NPP demands accountability on Ghana gold trading programme losses

    Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has called for full disclosure and accountability regarding reported losses in Ghana's gold trading programme, citing discrepancies between figures in the IMF Country Report (approximately GH¢22 billion economic cost), the Bank of Ghana's reported loss (GH¢9.05 billion), and GoldBod's reported surplus. Dr Amin Adam said the NPP is seeking answers and supporting documents, including a formal reconciliation of these figures from the relevant institutions.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Former Finance Minister demands BoG Governor step down from GoldBod board

    Karaga MP and former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has called for the removal of the Bank of Ghana Governor from the Ghana Gold Board's board, citing conflict of interest since the central bank finances the gold purchase programme while also recording losses from it.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Ghana's gold programme lost money despite 62.9% price rise

    Former Finance Minister Amin Adam says Ghana's gold purchase programme incurred substantial losses in 2025 despite international gold prices rising 62.9 per cent, citing exchange-rate gaps, discounts to foreign buyers, and handling fees as major costs built into every transaction.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Amin Adam questions GoldBod's GH¢5.45 billion reported surplus

    Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has challenged GoldBod's reported GH¢5.45 billion surplus for 2025, arguing that GH¢4.54 billion of it was a government capital injection credited on December 30, 2025, which should not be counted as revenue under standard accounting rules. He stated that of the remaining GH¢909.9 million, about GH¢827 million was fee income from the Bank of Ghana, and questioned how GoldBod could report a surplus while the institution providing the funds recorded a loss.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Karaga MP vows to beat NDC through development record

    Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, speaking after commissioning a CHPS compound in Kpukpalga, pledged to intensify development projects in his Karaga constituency and compete fiercely with the NDC. He criticized the NDC government's construction of a second CHPS compound at the same location, arguing the resources should instead fund nurses' quarters.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 31 August

  1. Amin Adam declares Bawumia will become President regardless of NDC

    Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam stated that former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will become President of Ghana regardless of opposition from the NDC, and criticized the government for failing to address the needs of rural farming communities like Kpukpalga.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Former Finance Minister criticizes Mahama administration

    Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, former Finance Minister and Karaga MP, described the John Dramani Mahama administration as "the worst government in Ghana's history" during a visit to Nyangbulun community, where he also donated to local healthcare and pledged water infrastructure support.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Former finance minister commissions four health facilities in Karaga

    Former Finance Minister and MP for Karaga, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, commissioned four health facilities in Sung, Nyensobga, Nyengbolo and Kokpelga on August 30 to improve healthcare access in the constituency.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 29 August

  1. Akufo-Addo pays respects to late Dagbon overlord Ya-Naa

    Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo visited Gbewaa Palace to mourn Ya-Naa Abukari II, the late overlord of Dagbon, and extended condolences to the Regent and people of the Kingdom. The late overlord had previously credited Akufo-Addo's role in the peace process that restored unity to Dagbon.

    29 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Amin Adam supports 200 tertiary students via Anta Fund

    Karaga MP Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has supported 200 tertiary students with school fees through the Anta Education Fund, bringing the total number of students assisted since the fund's 2020 launch to 1,519. He reaffirmed education as a priority and pledged continued investment in educational development in the constituency.

    29 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Amin Adam's education fund reaches 1,519 beneficiaries with new support

    Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, Member of Parliament for Karaga, has provided financial support to 200 students from tertiary institutions to pay school fees through the Anta Education Fund, bringing total beneficiaries since 2020 to 1,519. The fund was established to ease financial burdens on students in the Karaga Constituency and has expanded across the area.

    29 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 24 July

  1. Minority Caucus criticises Mid-Year Budget as lacking substance

    The Minority Caucus in Parliament has condemned the government's Mid-Year Budget as "bone without meat," saying it is heavy on rhetoric but light on delivery and fails to address critical issues such as employment creation and citizen welfare. Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, speaking on behalf of the Minority, argued that the NDC administration remains detached from the realities of citizens' daily struggles and offers no meaningful solutions to economic challenges.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 23 July

  1. Opposition lawmaker attacks 2026 budget review as lacking substance

    Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee Dr Mohammed Amin Adam criticized the government's 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review, saying it exposed the government's failure to deliver on promises and lacked meaningful policies to improve Ghanaians' lives. He argued that the Finance Minister's own data contradicted the government's narrative of economic success.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Amin Adam says gov't lost public goodwill over economic challenges

    Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam accused the government of losing public goodwill following the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review, saying its early optimism had given way to economic realities and its own figures contradicted the positive picture it attempted to paint.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Former Finance Minister criticizes 2026 budget as lacking substance

    Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, Member of Parliament for Karaga and Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, has described the 2026 Budget as "bones and no meat," arguing that the government has failed to present policies and programmes that directly address Ghanaian concerns. He contended that the Mid-Year Budget Review confirmed the opposition's earlier assessment that the original budget lacked substance and contained many promises but insufficient resources and practical interventions to deliver meaningful results.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 10 July

  1. Former Finance Minister defends education investments alongside mosque project

    Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, former Finance Minister and Karaga MP, responded to criticism over his commissioning of a 6,000-capacity mosque in Tamale by emphasizing his substantial investment in educational projects across the Northern Region, including classroom blocks and the establishment of several schools.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 6 July

  1. Karaga MP commissions 6,000-capacity mosque in Tamale

    Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, former Finance Minister and MP for Karaga, has built and commissioned Masjid Al-Noor mosque in Tamale, which has indoor capacity for 6,000 worshippers and external grounds for an additional 4,000. Amin Adam donated GH¢300,000 to support the mosque's operation and management.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 4 July

  1. Former Finance Minister Amin Adam commissions Masjid Al-Noor mosque

    Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, former Minister for Finance and MP for Karaga, officially commissioned and handed over the Masjid Al-Noor mosque to the Muslim community as a contribution to promoting faith, knowledge and community development. The ceremony was attended by former Vice President Bawumia and other officials and religious leaders.

    4 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Bawumia commends Amin Adam's Masjid Al Noor mosque in Tamale

    Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has commended MP for Karaga and former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam for constructing the Masjid Al Noor complex in Tamale, describing it as a multi-purpose facility for worship, learning, research, family guidance and community development.

    4 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Amin Adam endorses Paul Afoko for NPP National Chairman

    Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has endorsed former NPP National Chairman Paul Afoko to lead the party's reorganisation ahead of internal elections, citing his competence and leadership qualities as essential for the opposition party to reclaim power.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 30 June

  1. NPP aspirant Afoko pledges grassroots structures for 2028

    Awentami Paul Afoko, an aspiring National Chairman of the NPP, has assured party delegates that he will establish effective party structures to help the NPP return to power in 2028. He pledged to revive monthly financial support to constituencies and promote his 3Rs agenda—Reunite, Rebuild, and Recapture Power—during a tour of the Northern Region.

    30 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Sunday 7 June

  1. Karaga MP launches month-long community football tournament

    The Member of Parliament for Karaga has launched the Tumalana Community Games, a month-long football competition featuring 32 matches across three venues to identify young talent in the constituency. The winning team will face the champions of the neighbouring Tolon area's Soyalana Games.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Government missed revenue and borrowing targets, ex-FM says

    Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam told Parliament that the government has fallen short of revenue mobilisation targets under the IMF-supported programme, bringing revenue to GDP to 13%, and has failed to reduce borrowing costs despite claims of macroeconomic stability and declining inflation.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Former finance minister disputes IMF programme derailment claim

    Dr Mohammed Amin Adam rejected the current Finance Minister's assertion that Ghana's IMF-supported programme derailed under the Akufo-Addo administration, citing the IMF's Fourth Review report which showed Ghana met all six performance criteria by end of 2024 and three of four indicative targets.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Former Finance Minister: IMF pressured Ghana into Policy Coordination Instrument

    Dr Mohammed Amin Adam told Parliament that the government's shift to an IMF Policy Coordination Instrument resulted from delays in implementing structural reforms. He noted that Ghana fell short on some structural benchmarks and said the arrangement reflects IMF concerns over reform implementation.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 23 May

  1. GN Savings Court ruling risks fiscal stability, Amin Adam warns

    Former Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam has cautioned that the Court of Appeal's ruling to restore GN Savings and Loans' licence could expose Ghana to fiscal and financial-stability risks, potentially triggering compensation claims from other collapsed institutions and creating open-ended contingent liabilities at a time of limited fiscal space. He warned that politically influenced reversals could weaken financial-sector deterrence and signal that regulatory breaches could be revisited if political conditions change.

    23 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 20 May

  1. 24-Hour Economy Secretariat stalled due to lack of funding

    Former Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam claims the government's 24-hour economy secretariat has become ineffective because funds allocated for its operations have not been released, and argues the failure raises concerns about the government's commitment to the flagship policy.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Amin Adam urges private sector leadership for 24-hour economy policy

    Former Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam has called on the government to adopt a private sector-led approach to the 24-hour economy policy, arguing the current strategy is unsustainable because the government cannot fund public sector job creation. He criticised the government for failing to roll out promised incentive packages in the 2026 Budget and alleged the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat had become inactive due to lack of funding.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Amin Adam says 24-hour economy policy lacks implementation strategy

    Former Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam has criticized the government's 24-hour economy policy as a slogan without clear implementation, arguing that forcing public agencies to operate around the clock without additional staff and increased funding is fundamentally flawed and unrealistic given budget constraints.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online

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