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Sylvester Adinam Mensah

Also known as: Mr Mensah · Mr. Mensah · Moses Klu Mensah · Seth Quaye Mensah · Fiifi Mensah · Chairman Mensah · Chairman Fiifi Mensah · Mr. Fiifi Mensah · Patrick K. Mensah · Mr Patrick K. Mensah · Samuel Kwaku Mensah · John Arko Mensah · Eric Yaw Opoku Mensah · Richard Omane Mensah · Ing. Richard Omane Mensah · Richard Mensah · Paul Aborampah Mensah · Valentin Kwasi Mensah · Valentin Mensah

Sylvester Adinam Mensah — CEO of Ghana EXIM Bank, champions industrial projects and language preservation in coverage of garment manufacturing and Ga language revival.

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November 2026
3 NovJoy Online
Development Economist and Chartered Accountant, Valentin Kwasi Mensah, PhD, has called for reforms to reduce the rising cost of political competition in Ghana, warning that excessive campaign spending could increase politicians’ dependence on wealthy financiers. …
Ghana must reduce the cost of politics to curb influence of wealthy financiers – Development Economist
3 NovJoy Online
Development Economist and Chartered Accountant, Valentin Kwasi Mensah, PhD, has called for the establishment of an independent regulatory body to supervise political party financing in Ghana and strengthen accountability in the country’s electoral process. …
Ghana needs an independent regulator to oversee political party financing – Valentin Kwasi Mensah
2 NovDaily Guide
… By Samuel Kwaku Mensah, Retired Miner The post New Chapter For Ghana’s Bauxite Industry: The Inside Story Of Ghana Bauxite Company, Ecobank $250m Expansion Drive Deal appeared first on DailyGuide Network.
New Chapter For Ghana’s Bauxite Industry: The Inside Story Of Ghana Bauxite Company, Ecobank $250m Expansion Drive Deal
October 2026
28 OctJoy Online
Governance specialist Valentin Kwasi Mensah has warned that social expectations and political financing can undermine judicial impartiality in Ghana, arguing that threats to the independence of public officials extend beyond direct political interference. …
Social expectations, political financing threaten judicial integrity – Valentin Kwasi Mensah
28 OctJoy Online
Governance specialist Valentin Kwasi Mensah has called for greater transparency in judicial appointments and sustained investment in technology to improve justice delivery, citing declining public confidence in Ghana’s courts. …
Governance specialist calls for digital reforms to improve justice delivery
28 OctJoy Online
Governance specialist Valentin Kwasi Mensah has called for adequate funding and resources for Ghana’s judiciary, arguing that judicial independence cannot be guaranteed without the financial and material capacity to deliver justice. …
Fund judiciary adequately to protect judicial independence – Valentin Mensah
28 OctDaily Guide
… is Owodze Donkor -Secretary; Akosua Dwomoh Sarfo – Deputy Secretary; Jennifer Eshun – Treasurer; Frank Antwi – Financial Secretary; Lydia Tachie Menson – Women’s Commissioner; Priscilla Amankwah – Deputy Women’s Commissioner; Mohammed Nurudeen – Nasara Coordinator; Richard Mensah …
Augustine Acquah Leads Kessben University TESCON
17 OctJoy Online
… CDD-Ghana’s Programmes Manager, Paul Aborampah Mensah, made the call during an interview on Friday, October 16. …
CDD-Ghana calls for Deputy EC Chair Affi Agbenyo’s resignation over affiliation concerns
September 2026
26 SeptJoy Online
The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana EXIM Bank, Sylvester Adinam Mensah, has proposed working with a community radio station in La to provide information on business growth, trade and export opportunities in the Ga language. …
Sylvester Mensah urges Latenu FM to promote trade, export opportunities in Ga
26 SeptJoy Online
The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana EXIM Bank, Sylvester Adinam Mensah, has warned that the Ga language is coming under growing pressure, with some children hesitant to speak it and others unable to speak it at all. …
Ga language under threat of decline as children shy away from speaking it – Sylvester Mensah

Politics

Development economist urges Ghana to curb political campaign spending

The News

Development economist Valentin Kwasi Mensah argues that Ghana should reform to reduce the rising cost of political competition, warning that excessive campaign spending increases politicians' dependence on wealthy financiers who may expect rewards through appointments, contracts, and access. Research cited shows parliamentary campaign costs increased by 59 per cent between 2012 and 2016, and while Ghana has constitutional and legislative provisions requiring political parties to disclose funding sources, enforcement remains a challenge.

3 November 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 3 November

Development economist urges Ghana to curb political campaign spending
Development economist Valentin Kwasi Mensah argues that Ghana should reform to reduce the rising cost of political competition, warning that excessive campaign spending increases politicians' dependence on wealthy financiers who may expect rewards through appointments, contracts, and access. Research cited shows parliamentary campaign costs increased by 59 per cent between 2012 and 2016, and while Ghana has constitutional and legislative provisions requiring political parties to disclose funding sources, enforcement remains a challenge.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Development economist calls for independent party financing regulator
Valentin Kwasi Mensah, a development economist and chartered accountant, has called for an independent regulatory body to supervise political party financing in Ghana, citing rising campaign costs and weak enforcement of financial disclosure requirements as reasons for stronger institutional oversight. He argues that existing constitutional and legal provisions require political parties to disclose funding sources and publish audited accounts, but implementation remains inconsistent.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 2 November

Ghana Bauxite Company appoints Ecobank for $250m expansion financing
Ghana Bauxite Company Limited (GBC) at Awaso has appointed Ecobank Ghana PLC as exclusive mandated arranger for financing facilities of up to US$250 million to support its expansion programme, including mining equipment, haulage systems, and infrastructure. The facilities comprise a term loan and revolving credit facility, though the full amount is not yet disbursed and depends on the outcome of the financing process.
2 November 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 28 October

Social expectations and political financing threaten judicial impartiality
Governance specialist Valentin Kwasi Mensah has warned that social expectations from relatives, friends, and political supporters, alongside political financing, can undermine judicial impartiality in Ghana. He argued that public officials face financial and social pressures through demands for preferential treatment framed as loyalty or gratitude, which may influence their decisions.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Specialist urges transparency in judicial appointments, tech investment
Governance specialist Valentin Kwasi Mensah has called for greater transparency in judicial appointments and sustained investment in technology to improve justice delivery, citing an Afrobarometer survey showing that trust in Ghana's courts fell from 57% in 2017 to 35% in 2024. He proposed publishing vacancies, establishing clear selection criteria, and making appointment procedures more transparent to rebuild public confidence and demonstrate fairness in the administration of justice.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Governance expert calls for adequate judiciary funding and transparency
Governance specialist Valentin Mensah argues that judicial independence in Ghana cannot be guaranteed without adequate financial and material resources for courts, judges, and staff, and calls for greater transparency in how public funds allocated to the judiciary are spent.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Augustine Acquah elected TESCON president at Kessben University
Augustine Acquah, a Level 400 Communication and Media Studies student, has been elected president of TESCON at Kessben University College, leading a new 12-member executive board. He plans to build a vibrant chapter through leadership development, political education, and membership expansion across both campuses.
28 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

Saturday 17 October

CDD-Ghana calls for Deputy EC Chair's resignation over NDC affiliation
The Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has called for the resignation of Electoral Commission Deputy Chairperson Emelia Afi Agbenyo over concerns about her alleged affiliation with the National Democratic Congress, arguing the appointment could undermine public confidence in the EC's independence and impartiality.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 26 September

Ghana EXIM Bank CEO proposes partnership with community radio station
Sylvester Mensah, CEO of Ghana EXIM Bank, has proposed working with Latenu FM to provide business, trade and export information in Ga language, urging the station to celebrate local entrepreneurs and highlight financing opportunities available to communities.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ga language faces decline as children hesitate to speak it
Ghana EXIM Bank CEO Sylvester Mensah has warned that the Ga language is under growing pressure, with many children understanding but hesitating to speak it and others unable to speak it at all. Mensah urged families, community institutions, and media like Latenu Radio to help pass the language to younger generations and help those who have lost the ability to speak it reconnect with it.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ga parents and chiefs urged to teach language and history
Ghana EXIM Bank CEO Sylvester Mensah has called on Ga traditional authorities and parents to make greater efforts teaching children the Ga language and community history, noting that some children understand but hesitate to speak the language while others cannot speak it at all. He urged Latenu FM to develop programmes helping young people learn Ga and discover their towns' histories, and to expand to podcasts and social media to reach younger and diaspora audiences.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 24 September

Transport unions defer fare increase pending review discussions
Transport unions at major Accra terminals have delayed implementation of a proposed eight per cent fare increase, with some operators awaiting guidance from national leadership while others call for review. A union official said the proposed increase was inadequate given rising fuel, maintenance, spare parts, and operational costs.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 23 September

Garment factory planned for Volta Region after Savelugu commissioning
Ghana EXIM Bank CEO Sylvester Adinam Mensah announced plans to establish a garment and apparel factory in the Volta Region, following the commissioning of a similar facility in the Northern Region, as part of President Mahama's Reset Agenda to create jobs and support local production.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
EXIM Bank CEO urges action on Volta Region's economic potential
The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana EXIM Bank has called for practical steps to convert the Volta Region's economic potential into businesses, exports and jobs, stating that discussions about the region's prospects must now lead to concrete action rather than continued description of possibilities.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 4 September

Government plans to evacuate decades-old waste heap at Jamestown
The Minister of Local Government, Mahama Ayariga, announced that the government will remove waste accumulated over decades at Jamestown in Accra and transport it to the Adipa Waste Management Center in Nsawam. The government has received commitments from contractors, including First Sky and other local and international firms, to provide heavy equipment and logistics support largely at no cost to the state.
4 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 2 September

Government plans large-scale waste evacuation from Jamestown to Nsawam
The government has begun preparations to evacuate accumulated waste from Jamestown in Accra to the Adipa Waste Management Centre, an engineered landfill facility at Nsawam in the Eastern Region. The Local Government Minister announced the plan after assessing the facility's capacity to receive waste and engaging multiple government ministries on an emergency evacuation plan.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 31 August

Our World Our People withdrawn due to curriculum duplication
The former Education Minister's spokesperson rejected claims that the withdrawal of Our World Our People from Ghana's primary curriculum was politically motivated, saying instead it was based on a curriculum review that identified duplication and redundancy with Religious and Moral Education.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Northshore Apparel was not a 1D1F project, promoters clarify
Though the Northshore Apparel GH concept was shared with the NPP government through the 1D1F secretariat in 2022, the project was never funded by 1D1F and received no concessionary government support. The project's ground-breaking in 2024 was funded by grant support from a KFW facility and a commercial loan from ADB PLC secured by the promoters.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 28 August

Mahama pledges support for Exim Bank loan recovery efforts
President Mahama has assured the CEO of Ghana Export-Import Bank of his continued support in recovering funds from loan defaulters, saying the bank needs resources to finance viable businesses. Mahama claimed that after his previous administration left office, politically connected individuals dominated access to Exim Bank financing with no intention of repaying loans.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
US, South African buyers show interest in Northshore Apparel
Major buyers in the United States and South Africa expressed interest in purchasing garments from Northshore Apparel Ghana before production began at its newly commissioned factory in Savelugu, according to GEXIM CEO Sylvester Adinam Mensah. The early buyer interest demonstrates the factory's export potential and capacity to compete in the global apparel market.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Northshore Apparel Hub demonstrates Ghana's industrial and export capacity
The GEXIM CEO has praised the commissioned Northshore Apparel Hub in Savelugu as a showcase of Ghanaian enterprise and development finance supporting industrialisation and job creation. The wholly Ghanaian-owned facility is expected to create 3,000 jobs in its first phase, with employment projected to reach 10,000 at full capacity.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Northshore Apparel factory creates 3,000 jobs, targets 10,000
The newly commissioned Northshore Apparel Ghana factory in Savelugu has created 3,000 immediate jobs and is expected to employ 10,000 people at full operational capacity, according to GEXIM's CEO. The facility includes 50 sewing lines, cutting and design centre, warehouses, and solar power, with more than 2,000 prospective operators already trained.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
GEXIM refocuses lending on high-impact, commercially viable projects
Ghana Export-Import Bank CEO Sylvester Adinam Mensah said the bank has redefined its lending framework to prioritise commercially viable projects with significant economic impact, guided by development outcomes rather than sentiment. The bank's financing decisions aim to allocate scarce resources to projects that create jobs, expand production, and strengthen Ghana's export capacity.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Northshore Apparel Hub to create employment in Northern Ghana
The CEO of Ghana's Export-Import Bank says the newly commissioned Northshore Apparel Hub in Savelugu will generate direct jobs on the production floor and additional opportunities in transportation, food services, accommodation, and logistics, with wages supporting households and local businesses.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Northshore Apparel Hub to boost Ghana's garment exports
The Northshore Apparel Hub, commissioned in Savelugu in the Northern Region, will strengthen Ghana's position in the global garment and apparel market through expanded domestic production and export competitiveness, according to GEXIM CEO Sylvester Adinam Mensah. The facility was financed through a blended arrangement involving GEXIM, Germany's KfW Development Bank, and equity contributions from project promoters.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 21 August

Pesticide exposure linked to respiratory illness in Ghanaian farmers
A University of Ghana public health lecturer warns that farmers' exposure to pesticide drift contributes to respiratory illnesses and air pollution in Ghana, noting that most farmers do not use protective gear when spraying chemicals. Health experts link chemical exposure to respiratory illnesses, cancer, and other long-term diseases, with air pollution causing an estimated 28,000 deaths yearly in Ghana.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 14 August

Retired miner urges equal enforcement for all mining operations
A retired miner has argued that the government's revocation of Adamus Resources' mining leases should not be reversed simply because the company is Ghanaian-owned, and that local companies must comply with mining laws at the same standard as individuals charged with galamsey.
14 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 10 August

Bantama NPP elects new executives after annulled first election
The Bantama Constituency NPP in Ashanti Region held fresh elections on Saturday to choose party executives for the next four years, after the party nullified initial polls citing electoral irregularities. Kingsley Atta narrowly won the chairmanship race with 570 votes (50.2%) against incumbent Fiifi Mensah's 566 votes (49.8%), while other positions were filled in supervised elections.
10 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana Exim Bank opens astro turf facility in Anloga
Ghana Exim Bank has commissioned an astro turf park at Hogbe Park in Anloga, Volta Region, as part of its 10th anniversary celebrations and corporate social responsibility initiatives. The ultra-modern facility, named after the Overlord of Anlo State, was built to support youth empowerment and competitive sporting activities in the community.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 8 August

Kingsley Atta wins Bantama NPP chairmanship by four votes in re-run
Kingsley Atta was elected Bantama Constituency Chairman of the NPP on 8 August 2026 with 570 votes (50.2%) against incumbent Fiifi Mensah's 566 votes (49.8%), a margin of four votes. This re-run election followed the annulment of a 12 July 2026 election in which Atta had won by a landslide (714 votes, 72.8%).
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →