Armah-Kofi Buah has not resigned from GoldBod – Lands Ministry

The Ghana Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has refuted claims that Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has resigned from the Board of GoldBod, the nation's gold mining authority. A recent statement issued by the Ministry on September 29 dismissed these reports as false, asserting that no disagreements or conflicts exist between the Minister and GoldBod.

According to the Ministry, Armah-Kofi Buah, who initially served personally on GoldBod's Board, nominated Chief Director Marcus Haligah to represent him on the Board in January 2026. This decision was made due to the Minister's demanding schedule and the extensive responsibilities he bore, which sometimes precluded him from attending all GoldBod meetings and engagements in person.

The Ministry explained that Armah-Kofi Buah's decision to designate Haligah as his representative was an administrative move that aligned with GoldBod's governance framework, which allows designated representatives to serve on behalf of members. The Ministry's statement emphasized that this arrangement is consistent with GoldBod's regulations.

The Ministry urged the public, media, and other stakeholders to disregard any reports suggesting that Armah-Kofi Buah had resigned from GoldBod, or that his decision was a result of any disagreement or dissatisfaction with the institution. The Ministry highlighted a strong cooperative relationship between GoldBod and the Government, mentioning that the Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with GoldBod to bolster mineral exploration activities.

Additionally, the Ministry noted that the Responsible Cooperative Mining (rCOMSDEP) is collaborating with GoldBod on responsible mining practices, while GoldBod is already working with the Forestry Commission on land reclamation projects and has provided vehicles to the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS).

Armah-Kofi Buah remains dedicated to Ghana's golden sector, which includes enhancing local value retention, promoting responsible mining, and ensuring that mineral resources contribute significantly to national development. The Ministry encouraged the public and media to rely on official communications from both the Ministry and GoldBod for accurate information regarding the institution's governance and operations.