The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has officially inaugurated the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Tribunal, marking a significant step in strengthening regulation and dispute resolution within the gold sector.
The ceremony, held in Accra, brought together senior officials, including Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem, GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi, Board Chairman Kojo Fynn, and Board Member Dr. Abdul Basit Bamba.
Administering the oath of office, Dr. Forson explained that the tribunal’s establishment was in line with Section 55 of the Ghana Gold Board Act, which outlines its composition, qualifications, and mandate.
“The President has appointed the three of you to serve as members of the tribunal in accordance with the law. He considers you competent for this important responsibility, and I congratulate you on your appointment,” Dr. Forson said.
He further assured that government would soon appoint a registrar and support staff to facilitate the tribunal’s operations.
The tribunal’s mandate includes considering appeals regarding decisions made by the Gold Board, matters relating to licensing under the Act, and rulings of the Dispute Resolution Committee.
Chairman of the Tribunal, Lawyer Biadela Mortey Akpadzi, expressed gratitude for the trust reposed in them.
“We will carry out our duties diligently and in the best interest of the nation”, he pledged.
The tribunal members inaugurated are:
- Biadela Mortey Akpadzi – Chairman
- Hamidu Mariam – Member
- Justin Pwavra Teriwajah – Member
The inauguration of the Ghana Gold Board Tribunal is seen as a key measure in strengthening accountability, fairness, and transparency in Ghana’s gold sector, a crucial driver of the national economy.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
