Also known as: Mr Bentil
Vice President of IMANI Africa who comments on Ghana's power sector, governance, democracy, and infrastructure priorities in policy debates.
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Business & Financial Times
… Tsatsu Tsikata, Kofi Bentil, Martin Kpebu, Edudzi Tamakloe, and Kwamena Ewusi-Brown speak, often with precision and urgency, about what is broken, bending, or barely holding together in Ghana’s legal system. …
The slow turning of justiceThe Chronicle
… Senior Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, also endorsed calls for renegotiating mining agreements but warned against simplistic resource nationalism. …
Prof Bopkin cautions against nationalisation of the mining sectorJoy Online
Senior Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has called for greater political tolerance and protection for Ghanaian businesses, warning that the country risks undermining its own economic progress if enterprises associated with political figures are targeted whenever gover …
Kofi Bentil urges political tolerance to protect Ghanaian businesses and investmentJoy Online
Senior Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, is calling for a comprehensive review and renegotiation of all mining contracts in Ghana, arguing that the country is now in a stronger position to secure better terms than when many of the agreements were originally signed. …
We must review and renegotiate all mining contracts – Kofi BentilJoy Online
Senior Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has cautioned against premature celebration of Ghana’s recent economic improvements under the International Monetary Fund programme. …
IMF gains should not be celebrated yet – Kofi BentilJoy Online
… Kwaku Azar) and Kofi Bentil, Esq., who championed and sustained the call for reform.” Mr Tsamah noted that the new Act represents not only policy transformation but also the culmination of sustained advocacy, courage, and unwavering commitment from these individuals who, accordin …
AG, Kwaku Azar, Dafeamekpor, and others praised for legal education reform in GhanaJoy Online
Lawyer and Senior Vice-President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has emphasised that the Bank of Ghana is neither a profit-making nor a loss-making institution, but a body mandated to stabilise the economy, raising questions over the sustainability of recent financial losses. …
If BoG isn’t a profit-making institution, it also can’t be a loss-making one – Kofi BentilJoy Online
… However, Lawyer and Senior Vice-President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has criticised authorities over what he describes as “insincere” communication regarding the persistent power outages. …
Clear leadership demonstrated in managing recent power crisis – Dr Theo AcheampongJoy Online
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 BentilJoy Online
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 BentilVice President of IMANI Africa Kofi Bentil has criticised the current government's approach to tackling illegal small-scale mining, arguing it is not doing enough compared to the previous Akufo-Addo administration, which tried but ultimately failed. He called for a more comprehensive response, questioning whether economic interests are influencing the government's enforcement efforts.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President of IMANI Africa Kofi Bentil has criticised the current government's approach to tackling illegal small-scale mining, arguing it is not doing enough compared to the previous Akufo-Addo administration, which tried but ultimately failed. He called for a more comprehensive response, questioning whether economic interests are influencing the government's enforcement efforts.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
IMANI Africa's Vice President Kofi Bentil says Ghana's recurring power outages can be resolved if government prioritises necessary interventions and resources, noting that technical expertise and solutions are already known. He cited a recent power outage at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital as an example of the risks posed by unreliable electricity supply and stressed that Ghanaian engineers have the capacity to address the challenges if given adequate resources.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer Kofi Bentil called on the government to rethink its spending priorities, arguing that Ghana has the technical expertise and resources to fix recurring power outages but questions why interventions have not been prioritized. He contended that the government should focus on strengthening essential infrastructure rather than committing significant resources to deferrable projects like demolishing and constructing new markets.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Kofi Bentil, Senior Vice-President of IMANI Africa, defended the Ghana Gold Board as the best approach Ghana has adopted to manage its gold resources, though he cautioned it is still evolving and not flawless. He noted GoldBod represents an improvement over a previous arrangement where the Bank of Ghana directly traded gold and bore the financial consequences on its balance sheet.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Kofi Bentil, Vice President of IMANI Africa, argues that Ghana's bribery problem is a deeply embedded cultural issue rather than a salary problem, and calls for strict enforcement combined with depersonalisation of government services—particularly through digital systems to reduce unnecessary face-to-face interactions between citizens and officials.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Senior lawyer Kofi Bentil has said there are grounds for concern that the NDC government may be applying justice selectively, appearing more aggressive in prosecuting opposition figures while being more lenient towards its own party members. He stated that both sides of the debate could marshal supporting arguments, but that the government's record over its four-year mandate would ultimately judge the allegation.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer Kofi Bentil cautioned that attacks on democracy develop gradually through misapplication of laws and institutions rather than occurring suddenly, citing historical examples and urging Ghana to remain vigilant against practices that could weaken constitutional freedoms.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer and IMANI Africa Vice President Kofi Bentil has raised concerns about selective justice under the current NDC administration, arguing the government has been more aggressive in prosecuting opposition figures while protecting its own members. He said the government's record over its full four-year mandate would ultimately provide the strongest evidence of such bias.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Kofi Bentil, Vice-President of IMANI Africa, has urged Ghanaians to remain vigilant in protecting democratic freedoms and to challenge developments that could undermine constitutional freedoms, rather than waiting until rights have been eroded. His comments came after the NPP's "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration in Accra, where the party protested what it described as threats to Ghana's democracy under the NDC government.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Senior lawyer and IMANI Africa Vice-President Kofi Bentil has urged Ghanaians to respect citizens who demonstrate, even when they disagree with the protesters' views, arguing that activists play a crucial role in defending democratic freedoms by challenging authority and pushing the boundaries of civic liberties.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Senior lawyer Kofi Bentil has warned that Ghana's democracy faces a "creeping" threat through the gradual erosion of constitutional freedoms and institutions, arguing that democratic systems can be weakened from within when laws and state institutions are used in ways that undermine constitutionalism. His comments followed an NPP "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration in Accra protesting what the party describes as threats to democratic institutions under the NDC administration.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The four-hour JoyNews current affairs programme Newsfile airs Saturday, August 8, 2026, examining Ghana's democratic space and political accountability under the theme "Democracy under siege: NPP politics?"; also covering police bribery, lessons from the August 2025 helicopter crash that killed eight, and financial challenges in the energy sector.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Joy Online's flagship current affairs programme Newsfile will air a four-hour edition on Saturday, August 8, 2026, examining Ghana's democratic space and political accountability, corruption and bribery in state institutions, lessons from the August 2025 helicopter crash that killed eight people, and energy sector financial challenges.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Sammy Gyamfi, CEO of GoldBod, has dismissed social media claims that GHS200 million was stolen or that a man named Dominic Bonsu, alleged to be his bodyguard, absconded with funds. Gyamfi stated GoldBod has not lost any money, that he has never met Bonsu, and that Bonsu is the sole proprietor of a licensed Tier 2 gold buyer firm with no direct financial dealings with GoldBod.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Kofi Bentil, Vice President of IMANI Africa, has questioned the Supreme Court's 5-2 decision declaring the delegate system unconstitutional, arguing that representation is fundamental to democracy and that suggesting representation is unconstitutional is "quite weird." The Court ruled that all registered, card-bearing members of political parties must be allowed to vote in primaries, requiring parties to conduct "One Member, One Vote" elections instead of relying on a limited number of delegates.
29 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Kofi Bentil, Vice President of IMANI Africa, has criticised the Accra Metropolitan Assembly's order for residents and traders to cease activities and participate in a clean-up exercise on August 1, 2026, calling the approach "absurd" and arguing that sanitation officials are shifting their responsibilities to the public.
28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
An opinion piece argues that the Constitution protects citizens from being coerced into participating in clean-up exercises announced by government, and criticizes public discourse for attacking legal experts who defend this constitutional principle rather than engaging in informed debate.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Poultry Farmers Association says it was not consulted on the government's Nkoko Nkitikiti programme, which aims to increase domestic poultry production and reduce Ghana's dependence on imported chicken. The Association's CEO warns that excluding experienced industry players could harm the initiative's success, citing high mortality rates and the need for technical guidance in the early stages.
11 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Kofi Bentil, Vice President of IMANI Africa, has questioned the continued scrutiny of former NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, arguing that the basis for freezing his account had been vacated by court order and he should no longer be treated as subject to the earlier restriction.
11 July 2026 · Joy Online →
IMANI Africa Vice President Kofi Bentil argues that Ghana's persistent flooding and sanitation challenges result from failures in leadership and engineering planning rather than insufficient funding, noting that successive governments have invested hundreds of millions of dollars in drainage projects yet many communities still face devastating floods.
11 July 2026 · Joy Online →
IMANI Africa's Kofi Bentil argues that Ghana's sanitation crisis is not a financial problem but an engineering and leadership challenge, criticising public officials for prioritising public relations over implementing practical solutions and calling for stronger accountability.
11 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Senior lawyer and IMANI Africa Vice President Kofi Bentil has criticized Ghana's sanitation management as reactive and lacking long-term planning, arguing the country is trapped in a cycle of flooding and emergency clean-ups without addressing structural causes of waste management problems.
11 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Senior lawyer Kofi Bentil criticizes some Ghanaian parents for providing excessive material comforts to their children rather than focusing on discipline and character guidance, contributing to instances of misconduct that shock parents who believe their children incapable of such behavior.
29 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghanaian lawyer Kofi Bentil has proposed that government appointees should be prevented from travelling outside the country at the end of a regime until they have fully accounted for their stewardship in office, citing a need to address accountability gaps and prevent officials from leaving before investigations and asset recovery can take place.
22 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Kofi Bentil, Senior Vice-President of IMANI Africa, has called for EC commissioners to be appointed and vetted by Parliament rather than by the President, arguing that parliamentary scrutiny would ensure the institution's neutrality and independence. He contends that presidential appointments of EC leadership carry political implications that undermine public trust and that politicians will appoint allies rather than objective candidates.
20 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer and IMANI Africa Senior Vice-President Kofi Bentil has argued that the current appointment system for Electoral Commission leaders makes true neutrality virtually impossible, claiming the replacement for former Deputy Chairperson Bossman Asare will likely be affiliated with the NDC. He called for parliamentary vetting and approval of EC leaders to strengthen the Commission's independence.
20 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer Kofi Bentil described former Chief Justice Sophia Akufo as one of Ghana's most principled judicial figures, arguing she demonstrated that political appointees can maintain independence and impartiality, noting her willingness to challenge government actions on principle despite being appointed by an NPP administration.
20 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Lawyer Kofi Bentil says former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta's acquisition of a US green card is "a victory" for him, but it does not protect him from possible extradition proceedings. Bentil noted that even US citizens have been extradited to face prosecution abroad, and that permanent residency in the US is not immunity from legal processes.
20 June 2026 · Joy Online →
IMANI Africa's Kofi Bentil has said former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta could face physical danger from ordinary citizens if he returns to Ghana due to public hostility toward him, though Bentil believes the legal charges against Ofori-Atta are not serious and hopes he will return to face them.
20 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Kofi Bentil of IMANI Africa suggests that reports of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta receiving US permanent residency status may indicate American authorities have reservations about the legal processes surrounding his case in Ghana. Bentil said the green card is a signal that the US does not fully agree with the process, though he stressed it does not determine Ofori-Atta's guilt or innocence.
20 June 2026 · Joy Online →