Lands Ministry relationship with GoldBod remains ‘perfectly strong’ - Spokesperson

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has firmly denied claims that Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has stepped down from his position on the Board of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod). In a statement released on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, the Ministry categorically stated that "Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has not resigned from GoldBod, nor has there been any disagreement between him and the Ghana Gold Board."

The Ministry elaborated that Armah-Kofi Buah had initially served personally on the GoldBod Board, but subsequently nominated the Ministry's Chief Director, Marcus Haligah, to represent him on the Board from January 2026. This decision was described as "purely administrative," stemming from the Minister's demanding schedule and numerous responsibilities spread across two Ministries.

Adopting this administrative arrangement allowed Armah-Kofi Buah to effectively manage his extensive duties without being unable to attend every GoldBod Board meeting and engagement. The Ministry emphasized that this step was in line with GoldBod's governance framework, which allows designated representatives to serve on the Board in place of members when necessary.

Furthermore, the Ministry pointed out that GoldBod's own recent clarification supported their version of events, confirming that Armah-Kofi Buah had initially served personally on the Board but opted for the Chief Director's representation due to his demanding workload and inability to regularly attend meetings. Consequently, the Ministry urged the public, media organizations, and other stakeholders to disregard any reports alleging that the Minister had resigned from GoldBod or that his decision to appoint a representative was indicative of any conflict, disagreement, or dissatisfaction with the institution.