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Peace FM

Peace FM — radio station named in legal action filed by Minority Leader Afenyo-Markin over extortion allegations.

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  1. August 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    … Speaking in an interview on Peace FM’s Kokrokoo on August 24, 2026, Mr. Boateng stressed the need for greater investment in the coconut industry to promote value addition, create jobs and maximise its economic potential. …

    ‘Coconut Is A Zero-Waste Crop’
  3. Daily Guide

    … The second case, numbered GR/ACH/CC/C5/02/2026, was filed at the Achimota Circuit Court against Eric Adjei and Peace FM. …

    Afenyo-Markin Sues Over Extortion Allegations
  4. The Chronicle

    … Eric Agyei and Peace FM and was filed at the Achimota Circuit Court. Mr Afenyo-Markin said he had confidence that the courts would eventually make the appropriate determination on the matters. …

    Osahen On Extortion Allegation: I’m Ready To Face OSP …Sues Sammy Gyamfi
  5. Joy Online

    … The second, numbered GR/ACH/CC/C5/02/2026, is titled Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin versus Eric Adjei and Peace FM and was filed at the Achimota Circuit Court. …

    I await courage from accusers to report ‘extortion’ claims – Afenyo-Markin
  6. Joy Online

    … The second suit, GR/ACH/CC/C5/02/2026, is titled Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin versus Eric Agjei and Peace FM and was filed at the Achimota Circuit Court. …

    I’ll submit myself to any investigation to clear my name – Afenyo-Markin on ‘extortion’ allegation
  7. Joy Online

    … Eric Adjei and Peace FM, had been filed at the Achimota Circuit Court. The Minority Leader said the legal action was his response to what he considered false and defamatory allegations made against him. …

    Afenyo-Markin sues Sammy Gyamfi and others over alleged extortion claims
  8. Joy Online

    … He spoke on Peace FM. The IMF Country Report No. …

    ‘GoldBod is failing’ – Afenyo-Markin cites IMF report on $1.7bn losses
  9. Joy Online

    … His comments on Accra-based Peace FM come amid renewed controversy over the financial implications of the Bank of Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, which is implemented through GoldBod. …

    ‘If you sell gold at a loss, you’re not a good trader’ – Afenyo-Markin jabs Sammy Gyamfi
  10. July 2026
  11. The Chronicle

    … Speaking during a discussion on the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review on Peace FM, Dr Boako pointed to the price of tomatoes in Accra as an example. …

    Gideon Boako: GH¢10 tomato price casts doubt on 5% inflation claim
  12. The Chronicle

    … Speaking during a discussion on the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review on Peace FM, Dr Boako said the government’s actions were inconsistent with its claims of economic recovery. …

    Economy cannot be performing well if government is borrowing to pay salaries – Gideon Boako
Agriculture & Land

Coconut Federation VP calls for increased agricultural investment

The News

The Vice President of the Coconut Federation of Ghana says coconut is a zero-waste crop with applications across food, automotive, and other industries, and calls for greater investment in the sector to drive value addition and job creation ahead of the Ghana International Horticulture Expo 2026.

28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 28 August

  1. Coconut Federation VP calls for increased agricultural investment

    The Vice President of the Coconut Federation of Ghana says coconut is a zero-waste crop with applications across food, automotive, and other industries, and calls for greater investment in the sector to drive value addition and job creation ahead of the Ghana International Horticulture Expo 2026.

    28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Afenyo-Markin sues over extortion allegations in Parliament

    Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has filed legal action against Samuel Adu Gyamfi and Multimedia Group Limited at the Accra High Court, and against Eric Adjei and Peace FM at the Achimota Circuit Court, over extortion allegations. He told Parliament he has submitted himself to the legal process and challenged those behind the allegations to report him to law enforcement agencies.

    25 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Minority Leader Afenyo-Markin sues over extortion allegations, welcomes investigation

    Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has challenged accusers to report extortion allegations to law enforcement, declaring he is ready for investigation. He disclosed he has filed two legal cases—one at the High Court against Samuel Adu Gyamfi and Multimedia Group Ltd., and another at Achimota Circuit Court against Eric Agyei and Peace FM.

    25 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 24 August

  1. Afenyo-Markin challenges accusers to report extortion claims formally

    Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin says he awaits those who have accused him of extortion to formally report the allegations to the Police, Office of the Special Prosecutor, or other investigative agencies, and that he will submit himself to any investigation and pursue the matter through the courts.

    24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Afenyo-Markin says he'll submit to investigation into extortion allegations

    Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has expressed readiness to cooperate with any investigation into extortion allegations made against him by the Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi. He has also filed two separate lawsuits against individuals and media organisations over the claims.

    24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Afenyo-Markin sues GoldBod CEO Gyamfi over defamatory allegations

    Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has filed two legal suits against the CEO of the Ghana Gold Board Sammy Gyamfi and others, alleging defamatory claims connected to his scrutiny of GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme.

    24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 17 August

  1. Afenyo-Markin cites IMF report claiming GoldBod $1.7bn losses

    The Minority Leader cited an IMF Country Report stating that Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, implemented through GoldBod, has incurred losses exceeding US$1.7 billion, equivalent to about 1.5% of Ghana's GDP, and questioned the programme's financial sustainability.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Afenyo-Markin questions GoldBod's trading losses, criticizes CEO

    Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has questioned Ghana Gold Board's commercial rationale and financial operations, arguing that an institution trading gold should not be making losses. His comments add to political scrutiny of GoldBod amid reported losses of US$214 million linked to the Bank of Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, which GoldBod disputes characterizing as a loss incurred by the Board itself.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 July

  1. Boako questions Ghana's 5% inflation claim amid high food prices

    Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, has questioned the credibility of Ghana's reported 5% inflation rate, citing rising food prices including tomatoes selling at GH¢10 in Accra as evidence that ordinary Ghanaians continue to face significant cost-of-living pressures despite official economic indicators.

    27 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. Government borrowing for salaries undermines economy claims, Boako says

    Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, argues that Ghana's economy cannot be described as healthy if it continues borrowing to finance recurrent expenditure such as public sector salaries and the Free Senior High School programme, saying the government's actions contradict its claims of economic recovery.

    27 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

  3. Cutting spending alone isn't savings, economist warns government

    Prof. Isaac Boadi says reducing public expenditure does not equal genuine economic savings unless unspent capital is redirected into productive investments. He also questioned the government's accountability for the 24-Hour Economy Initiative, noting that approximately GHC 110 million has been spent with little verifiable output, and warned of looming debt service challenges if revenue shortfalls persist.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Opinion: How market leaders risk complacency and underdogs innovate to compete

    An analysis of the David and Goliath metaphor explores how dominant organisations with pronounced advantages—such as Apple's design reputation or Ghana Television's coverage reach—can become complacent, while underdog firms can leverage innovation to succeed by developing overlooked capabilities.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 20 June

  1. Hackman Owusu-Agyemang: career of diplomatic and public service

    Hackman Owusu-Agyemang, born in Koforidua in 1941, is an APSU alumnus whose career as a diplomat, agricultural economist, parliamentarian, and minister of state has been marked by commitment to service and nation-building. He studied agriculture at KNUST and earned postgraduate degrees in the Netherlands and London before serving in senior roles at the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation across Africa, the Caribbean, and South America.

    20 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Friday 22 May

  1. NPP official urges Mahama to curb arrests linked to political speech

    The Chairman of the NPP's Communications Committee has called on President Mahama to halt what he describes as a "creeping culture of silence," arguing that speech-related matters should be addressed through civil remedies rather than criminal prosecution. He cited several recent arrests of individuals linked to political commentary or public criticism, maintaining they do not meet the threshold for sedition offences.

    22 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 11 May

  1. KIVO donates to support families of May 9 stadium disaster victims

    KIVO has donated through the May 9 Foundation to support families affected by the Accra Sports Stadium stampede on May 9, 2001, which killed more than 126 people during a football match between Accra Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko. The donation marked the 25th anniversary of the disaster, which remains Africa's worst sports tragedy.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. 27th Ghana Music Awards navigates venue downsizing amid industry scrutiny

    The 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, regarded as Ghana's most prestigious music honour, faces logistical challenges this year after being moved from its traditional Grand Arena home due to AICC premises issues, resulting in the smallest venue the event has used in years and prompting late-stage public concerns from organisers.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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