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‘Ghanaians enduring immense hardship’ – Sam Jonah laments endemic corruption, greed

Sir Sam Jonah has called on professional bodies in the country to speak up on issues of misgovernance, rising corruption and general hardships being experienced by the populace. In his view, professional bodies cannot remain silent because they are major stakeholders in the affairs of the country and must play …

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Mahama running mate: Sam Jonah says, ‘I’m not interested’, reveals turning down similar offer from Rawlings

Sir Sam Jonah has dismissed rumours suggesting his candidacy as former President John Mahama’s running mate for the upcoming 2024 election. Refuting the claims, the former Ashanti Goldfields Company Limited CEO asserted his lack of interest in venturing into the realm of politics. In an exclusive statement to Metro TV’s ‘Good Evening …

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2024 election: Sam Jonah tipped to be Mahama’s running – Report

Sir Sam Jonah, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, is reportedly one of the leading contenders to be the running mate of NDC presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama, for the 2024 elections. According to a report by Asaase Radio, its sources in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have stated that Sir Sam …

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Sam Jonah, Gabby, Ibrahim Mahama and all the big men who attended Black Sherif’s dinner

A strictly by-invitation private cocktail reception and dinner in honour of Black Sherif held at Brasa Restaurant, Accra, Sunday, was graced by some eminent personalities including politicians and businessmen who seem to have become fans of the musician. They included Dr. Sir Sam Jonah (President of AngloGold Ashanti, Executive Chairman of Jonah …

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Reports of my wealth have been grossly exaggerated – Sir Sam Jonah

Renowned business executive and former Chief Executive Officer of Ashanti Goldfields, Sir Sam Jonah has set the record straight over reports of his net worth and wealth. Mr. Jonah’s net worth, according to numerous reports have been considered to be around $1.2 billion. While this figure is yet to be verified, Sam Jonah believes …

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Pianim, Sam Jonah, Ishmael Yamson: ‘3 Wise Men’ Adongo wants to lead IMF talks

Isaac Adongo, the Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, has tasked government to call on three statesmen to lead upcoming negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over an economic rescue programme. Adongo addressed a press conference in Parliament on July 5 where he stated that the current Task Force …

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Georgina Wood, Akua Kuenyehia, Elizabeth Ohene, Sir Sam Jonah and others own state lands

The news of the degazetting of portions of the Achimota Forest Reserve through the Executive Instrument 144, which took effect on May 1, 2022, has generated a lot of controversy in the Ghanaian media with varied comments being expressed about the propriety of the action amidst government’s stated commitments to …

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Kufuor, Sir Jonah, others’ roles in getting UTAG to call off strike

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has announced that it will return to the classrooms upon requests from a number of stakeholders but that new decision will only be for a short window. Announcing this decision during a presser in Accra, the UTAG President, Prof. Solomon Nunoo, explained that …

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