Minerals Income Investment Fund

Also known as: MIIF

2026-04-282026-09-14

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September 2026
11 SeptJoy Online
… SIGA identified entities including GPHA, Bui Power Authority, Ghana National Gas Company, BOST Energies Company, the Minerals Income Investment Fund and TDC Company Limited among those that had remained profitable over the five years. …
Dafeamekpor accuses IMF of anti-NDC bias over SOE governance report
11 SeptThe Chronicle
… President Mahama also recognised the consistent profitability of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Minerals Income Investment Fund, BUI Power Authority, Ghana EXIM Bank, Ghana National Gas Company, TDC Company Limited, Ghana Supply Comp …
Mahama To SOEs: Recruit, Promote On Merit
10 SeptJoy Online
… The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) averaged $773.9 million, while BOSS Energy averaged $348.1 million. …
Mahama challenges SOEs to turn financial gains into lasting operational efficiency
7 SeptJoy Online
Ghana’s Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has come under intense scrutiny following comments he made during visits to the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) and the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), where he appeared to compare the performance of state inst …
EXPLAINER: Why Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie’s ‘past eight years’ comments have sparked controversy
7 SeptThe Ghanaian Times
… The Conference, however, expressed concern over the political interpretation of some of his recent remarks during visits to the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) and the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF). …
Chief Justice’s public visits not improper, but ‘past 8 years’ remark could be political – Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference
7 SeptJoy Online
… The controversy follows comments made by Justice Baffoe-Bonnie during a visit to the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) on Wednesday, September 2. …
Calls for Chief Justice’s resignation over SOE remarks ‘a bit excessive’ – Vicky Bright
6 SeptJoy Online
… The Conference said the Chief Justice’s reference to the “past eight years” during visits to the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) and the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) on September 2 could be interpreted as a political comparison. …
Avoid comparing governments, Catholic Bishops tell Chief Justice
6 SeptJoy Online
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has rejected calls for the resignation of Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie over remarks he made during visits to the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) and the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF). …
Catholic Bishops reject calls for Chief Justice’s resignation over political remarks
6 SeptJoy Online
… The Conference said the concern followed comments made by the Chief Justice during visits to the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) and the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) on September 2, 2026. …
Catholic Bishops urge Chief Justice to avoid remarks that could raise doubts about impartiality
6 SeptJoy Online
… Background to the controversy Mr Domelevo’s comments follow remarks made by Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie during visits to the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) and the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) on Wednesday, September 2. …
Chief Justice should stop commenting on some political issues – Domelevo

Politics

Dafeamekpor accuses IMF of political bias against NDC

The News

The Majority Chief Whip has accused the IMF of showing political bias against the NDC government following the Fund's assessment of governance in Ghana's state-owned enterprises, arguing that the IMF criticises NDC administrations over practices also prevalent under NPP rule. The IMF report identified the politicisation of board and chief executive appointments as a major weakness, noting that appointments remain highly political and centralised in the Presidency despite Ghana's framework intended to make them merit-based.

11 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 11 September

Dafeamekpor accuses IMF of political bias against NDC
The Majority Chief Whip has accused the IMF of showing political bias against the NDC government following the Fund's assessment of governance in Ghana's state-owned enterprises, arguing that the IMF criticises NDC administrations over practices also prevalent under NPP rule. The IMF report identified the politicisation of board and chief executive appointments as a major weakness, noting that appointments remain highly political and centralised in the Presidency despite Ghana's framework intended to make them merit-based.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama directs SOEs to recruit and promote on merit
President John Dramani Mahama has directed state-owned enterprises and public institutions to recruit and promote staff strictly on merit, warning that political connections, personal relationships and proximity to power must not substitute for competence, integrity and performance. He also warned boards and managements against conflicts of interest, abuse of office and wasteful expenditure, directing that procurement be lawful and competitive.
11 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 10 September

Mahama urges SOE boards to prove measurable public value creation
President Mahama told Ghana's state-owned enterprises that they must convert financial gains into lasting operational efficiency and demonstrate credible evidence of value created for citizens, stressing that public ownership must produce public value and that persistent losses can no longer be quietly transferred to the national budget.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie's institutional comparison remarks spark debate
Ghana's Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has faced scrutiny following comments comparing the performance of state institutions under the current administration with the previous eight years, drawing criticism from the opposition NPP and civil society over concerns about judicial neutrality. The Judicial Service clarified that the observations were made in good faith and were not intended to undermine judicial independence.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Catholic bishops defend Chief Justice's visits, query political remarks
The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference said there was nothing improper about Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie visiting public institutions and commending improvements, but expressed concern that his reference to "the past eight years" during visits to SSNIT and MIIF could be interpreted as a political comparison between administrations.
7 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Calls for Chief Justice's resignation over remarks too extreme
International corporate lawyer Vicky Bright has described calls for Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to resign over recent comments on state institutions as "a little bit excessive," noting that while his remarks raise legitimate concerns about judicial restraint and appearance of bias, they do not automatically constitute misconduct warranting removal.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 6 September

Catholic Bishops advise Chief Justice against comparing government records
The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference has urged Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to avoid comparing successive governments' records when commenting on public institutions, saying his reference to the "past eight years" during September 2 visits to SSNIT and MIIF could be seen as a political comparison that risks weakening confidence in judicial impartiality.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Catholic Bishops reject Chief Justice resignation calls
The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference has rejected calls for Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's resignation over political remarks made during visits to public institutions, though it acknowledged that his reference to "the past eight years" could reasonably be understood as partisan and damage the appearance of judicial impartiality.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Catholic Bishops caution Chief Justice on remarks doubting judicial neutrality
The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference has cautioned Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie against public remarks that could create doubts about the political neutrality of the Judiciary. The Bishops said the Chief Justice's reference to "the past eight years" during visits to SSNIT and MIIF on September 2, 2026 could reasonably be understood in a political context and took on the character of a partisan judgment, though the Judicial Service later clarified the remarks were made in good faith.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Domelevo urges Chief Justice to avoid political commentary
Former Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has called on Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to refrain from publicly commenting on political matters that could later become the subject of litigation, warning that such pronouncements risk creating a perception of judicial bias. Domelevo said that holders of sensitive constitutional offices, particularly in the Judiciary, must exercise caution in public statements to protect the courts' neutrality and independence.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 5 September

CJ's state institution comparison was inappropriate, CDD-Ghana says
CDD-Ghana's Director of Programmes says the Chief Justice's recent comparison of state institutions' performance under the current administration was ill-advised, and warns the Judiciary must be more sensitive in public engagement to protect public confidence in justice delivery.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Political analyst urges Chief Justice to apologise for state enterprise comments
Dr Bernard Tutu-Boahene has called on Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to retract and apologise for remarks he made during visits to the Minerals Income Investment Fund and the Social Security and National Insurance Trust on 2 September, arguing that the Bangalore Principles governing judicial conduct require impartiality and propriety. Tutu-Boahene said such observations should have been kept private given the Chief Justice's office, though he acknowledged the Chief Justice is entitled to share his views as a Ghanaian citizen.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice's remark about past eight years sparks political debate
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie made an observation during a visit to the Minerals Income Investment Fund, wondering what Ghana had been doing "in the past eight years," a comment that drew political attention. The remark has been interpreted by the opposition as a critique of the Akufo-Addo administration's record, highlighting how even neutral statements become politically charged in Ghana's context.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Political activist questions CJ fitness over SOE comments
Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy said Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie does not need ethical laws to recognise that his recent comments about state-owned institutions were inappropriate, and questioned whether the CJ is worthy of office if he does. The Chief Justice had praised SSNIT and MIIF performance during visits on September 2, questioning what Ghana had accomplished over the previous eight years.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice should focus on judiciary, not state agencies – Kennedy
Political activist Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy has urged Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to stop touring state-owned enterprises and redirect his efforts toward addressing challenges within Ghana's Judiciary, saying such tours and remarks about SOE performance fall outside the proper scope of the judicial leader's role.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Arthur Kennedy calls on Chief Justice to apologise for SOE remarks
Political activist Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy has called on Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to apologise for comments made during visits to state-owned enterprises, saying the remarks were beneath his office's dignity and risked creating the impression of taking a political position. The Chief Justice faced criticism after praising the Minerals Income Investment Fund and other public institutions during recent visits, questioning what Ghana had been doing over the previous eight years.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice clarifies comments on state institutions amid public criticism
The Judicial Service reaffirmed Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's commitment to judicial independence after public criticism of remarks he made during outreach visits to SSNIT and MIIF, where he praised improvements in their operations and questioned Ghana's performance over the previous eight years.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 4 September

Judicial Service defends Chief Justice's SOE remarks
The Judicial Service clarified that Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's recent comments about state-owned enterprises during visits to SSNIT and MIIF were made in good faith and not intended to undermine judicial independence, following mixed public reaction to his observations.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
SOEs post GH¢19.8bn profit; Mahama dissolves nine boards
Ghana's state-owned enterprises swung from a GH¢2.2 billion loss in 2024 to a GH¢19.8 billion net profit in 2025, attributed to higher revenues, lower finance costs and improved foreign-exchange performance. President Mahama has dissolved the governing boards of nine major state institutions including BOST, VALCO, CBG, GNPC, Ghana Post, TDC and the National Sports Authority.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
SOEs swing to GH¢19.8bn profit; president dissolves nine boards
State-owned enterprises reported a GH¢19.8 billion net profit in 2025, a turnaround from a GH¢2.2 billion loss in 2024. President Mahama has dissolved the governing boards of nine major state institutions, including BOST, VALCO, CBG, GNPC, Ghana Post, TDC, and the National Sports Authority.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
CDD-Ghana urges Chief Justice to avoid partisan commentary
The Ghana Center for Democratic Development has called on Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to exercise restraint in public engagements, warning that recent comments comparing the current administration's performance with its predecessor could create a perception of political bias and undermine judicial independence.
4 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
CDD-Ghana urges Chief Justice to avoid partisan political commentary
The Ghana Centre for Democratic Development has called on Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to exercise restraint in public engagements, following comments he made comparing current and previous administrations at MIIF and SSNIT visits. CDD-Ghana said the remarks could be interpreted as partisan political endorsement and risk compromising the Judiciary's non-partisan mandate.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice should not appear as government cheerleader—professor
University professor Isaac Boadi has questioned Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's recent praise of public institutions under the current administration, arguing that the Chief Justice must be seen as an ultimate symbol of neutrality and impartiality in Ghana's constitutional democracy.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Arthur Kennedy criticises Chief Justice's state-owned enterprise comments
Political activist Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy has criticised Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie for remarks made during visits to state-owned institutions, arguing that praising their performance and questioning Ghana's progress over the previous eight years constitute inappropriate political commentary from the head of the Judiciary.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

Chief Justice visits to state institutions raise separation of powers concerns
Governance expert Professor Baffour Agyemang Duah has criticised the Chief Justice's official visits to state institutions, saying such public engagements could undermine judicial neutrality and confidence in the separation of powers. Prof Duah said he had not seen a sitting Chief Justice undertake official visits to Executive institutions in this manner in Ghana's republics.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice's visits to executive institutions questioned over neutrality
Governance expert Professor Baffour Agyemang Duah has criticised the Chief Justice's official visits to executive institutions, saying such public engagements raise questions about the Judiciary's neutrality and undermine confidence in separation of powers. Prof Duah said the Chief Justice's position as head of the Judiciary demands restraint, and he could not recall any previous instance in Ghana where a sitting Chief Justice had undertaken official visits to institutions under the Executive in this manner.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC deputy rejects NPP call for Chief Justice to resign
The National Democratic Congress deputy general secretary Mustapha Gbande has rejected the opposition NPP's calls for Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to resign, stating the Chief Justice is not affiliated with the governing party and his remarks during visits to state institutions do not warrant his resignation.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice touring and commending institutions is political, MP says
Gushegu MP Alhassan Tampuli has criticised Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie for visiting state institutions and commending their performance, calling it "scandalising" and arguing the judiciary head should avoid creating perceptions of political alignment. Tampuli expressed concern that such comments could compromise the Judiciary's impartiality when politicians' disputes come before the courts.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Tampuli tells Chief Justice to stay out of politics
Gushegu MP Alhassan Tampuli has urged Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to stay out of Ghana's political arena and allow politicians to engage in political contestation, saying the Judiciary must protect its independence and neutrality. Tampuli's comments follow remarks by the Chief Justice during a visit to the Minerals Income Investment Fund, in which he praised the performance of public institutions under the current administration.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
CJ's tour of parastatals "shocking, unprecedented" – Oppong Nkrumah
Former Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has criticized the Chief Justice's recent visits to state-owned enterprises including the Minerals Income Investment Fund, calling them unprecedented and questioning the judiciary's separation from other government branches.
3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →