Economic policy analyst Senyo Hosi has denied allegations that he secured a contract from the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) to provide a platform for the institution.
The claims emerged amid the ongoing public debate over GoldBod’s operations and the reported financial losses associated with the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP). Hosi has rejected the allegations and maintained that he has not obtained such a contract.
The controversy comes at a time when GoldBod has faced increasing scrutiny over the financial performance of the programme. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has been demanding answers over a reported US$1.7 billion loss under the programme in 2025, while GoldBod officials have defended the broader economic impact of the initiative.
Hosi has also recently argued that Ghana needs to change its approach to illegal mining by focusing on formalisation and improved regulation rather than relying solely on enforcement. He believes better technology and formal systems could improve gold recovery while helping address the environmental impact of illegal mining.
The latest allegations add another layer to the heated debate surrounding GoldBod, as politicians, analysts and other stakeholders continue to disagree over the organization’s performance, the reported losses and the management of Ghana’s gold resources.
The development is likely to attract further attention as the wider GoldBod controversy continues, with calls for greater transparency over the programme’s finances and operations.
