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Newly elected National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, says the party risks losing the Karaga parliamentary seat if former Finance Minister and incumbent MP, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, does not contest the constituency in the next election. …
NPP risks losing Karaga seat if Amin Adam doesn’t contest – John BoaduJoy Online
Former Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Karaga, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has congratulated Professor Alhassan Musah on his appointment as Vice-Chancellor of KAAF University. …
Amin Adam celebrates Prof. Alhassan Musah on appointment as KAAF University Vice-ChancellorJoy 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 AdamJoy 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 lossesJoy 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 AdamJoy 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 pricesJoy 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 surplusJoy 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 AdamJoy 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 AdamJoy 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 AdamNewly elected NPP National Chairman John Boadu says the party risks losing the Karaga parliamentary seat if incumbent Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam does not contest in the next election, and that the party may need to persuade him to seek another term.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Newly elected NPP National Chairman John Boadu says the party risks losing the Karaga parliamentary seat if incumbent Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam does not contest in the next election, and that the party may need to persuade him to seek another term.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has congratulated Professor Alhassan Musah on his appointment as Vice-Chancellor of KAAF University, describing it as a well-deserved recognition of his academic career and contributions.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →