Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has cautioned that Ghana’s amended anti-LGBTQ+ legislation could still be exploited as a tool for oppression, despite changes introduced during parliamentary consideration. …
Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has criticised the government’s proposed mandatory identity verification system for access to pornographic websites, warning that the move could lead to abuse and unnecessary state intrusion into citizens’ private lives. …
… Mr Kofi Bentil: The Senior Vice President of policy think tank IMANI Africa. Mr Senyo Hosi: The vocal Convener of the One Ghana Movement and a respected finance and economic policy analyst. …
The Vice President of policy think tank IMANI Africa, Mr Kofi Bentil, is demanding that major South African multinational corporate entities operating in Ghana be forced to financially absorb the cost of evacuating Ghanaian nationals fleeing targeted afrophobic attacks in South A …
… 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. …
… Senior Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, also endorsed calls for renegotiating mining agreements but warned against simplistic resource nationalism. …
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 …
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. …
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. …
… 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 …
The Institute for Liberty and Economic Education has launched the Nyansapo Fellowship to equip young Ghanaians with skills in policy analysis, advocacy, and economic development, targeting university students initially with plans to expand. The programme aims to train participants in policy evaluation, legal reasoning, media engagement, and market-based economic principles while identifying regulatory barriers to entrepreneurship.
The Institute for Liberty and Economic Education has launched the Nyansapo Fellowship to equip young Ghanaians with skills in policy analysis, advocacy, and economic development, targeting university students initially with plans to expand. The programme aims to train participants in policy evaluation, legal reasoning, media engagement, and market-based economic principles while identifying regulatory barriers to entrepreneurship.
Lawyer and IMANI Africa Senior Vice President Kofi Bentil has questioned MP Rita Naa Odoley Sowah's claim of ignorance about the demolition of structures at Labadi beachfront, saying her position as Deputy Minister of Local Government raises questions about her competence or whether there was criminal negligence in failing to act on an issue affecting thousands of residents.
Kofi Bentil, a lawyer and Senior Vice President of IMANI Africa, has raised procedural concerns about the arrest of lawyer Baffour Awuah, stating that authorities have failed to clearly state the charge against him and that he had not been charged after several days in custody.
Lawyer Kofi Bentil has described EOCO's arrest of Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah as politically motivated, arguing that members of both the NPP and NDC view it as a political attack. Bentil questioned the charges, stating the legislator was accused of taking excessive fees from both sides.
Member of Parliament for Akwatia Bernard Bediako Baidoo and lawyer Kofi Bentil disagreed on Saturday over a consignment of nearly 3.9 tonnes of suspected cocaine that originated from Ghana and was seized in France, with Bentil questioning how it passed through Ghana's port while Baidoo rejected what he called premature blame of the government before investigations conclude.
Lawyer Kofi Bentil has called for the arrest of everyone in the handling chain of a container with nearly 3.9 tonnes of suspected cocaine seized by French customs at the Port of Dunkirk in September after departing from Ghana. Bentil argued the large quantity suggests those behind the shipment expected it to pass through Ghanaian security checks undetected, pointing to possible weaknesses or complicity within the system.
Kofi Bentil, Vice President of IMANI Africa, has described the seizure of a reported cocaine consignment in France after it allegedly passed through Ghana as "scandalous" and an embarrassment to the country, questioning how authorities failed to detect the narcotics at Ghana's ports.
Lawyer Kofi Bentil questioned President Mahama's purpose in meeting with security officials over nearly 3.9 tonnes of suspected cocaine seized by French customs at Dunkirk in September, which departed from Ghana. Bentil argued the focus should instead be on how the shipment left Ghana and on accountability within port and border-control systems, noting scanning procedures at Tema Port and six people, including four customs officers, have been denied bail in connection with the case.
Kofi Bentil, Vice President of IMANI Africa, has cautioned the public against surrendering access to their mobile phones to police without a court order, stating that investigators must obtain court authorization before searching or accessing a suspect's phone contents, as phones contain sensitive personal and third-party information including financial, medical and professional records.
Kofi Bentil, Senior Vice President of IMANI Africa, says the state should draw a clear distinction between objectionable conduct and criminal conduct, cautioning against using state institutions to address matters considered insulting or offensive rather than criminal.
Bongofari and other artists performed at a tribute concert for Ebo Taylor on August 28, 2026, at the Swatson Hotel in Saltpond, Central Region. Taylor, who died in February 2026 at age 90, was known worldwide for his contributions to Highlife and Afrobeat music and performed with bands including Uhuru, Apagya Show Band, and Broadway.
Lawyer and IMANI Africa Vice President Kofi Bentil argued that effective civilian law enforcement and the rule of law, rather than military intervention, are critical to maintaining order and discipline. He made the comments at the Students and Young Professionals African Liberty Academy (SYPALA) 2026, disagreeing with military leaders' calls for stronger military involvement in enforcing discipline across the continent.
At SYPALA 2026, Kofi Bentil, Vice President of IMANI Africa, argued that government authority derives from citizens and must be limited to the specific powers they grant, warning that unchecked concentration of power leads to abuse and oppression.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.