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A major diplomatic storm is brewing over Ghana’s decision to increase royalty rates on gold mining. And the reaction from Ghanaians is loud, clear, and fiercely patriotic.
The Pressure:
According to reports by Citi 97.3 FM, the United States, the United Kingdom, and China have all opposed the proposed increase, putting intense diplomatic pressure on Accra to reconsider the policy. These are the same global powers that have historically benefited from our resources, and now they are… See more
A major diplomatic storm is brewing over Ghana’s decision to increase royalty rates on gold mining. And the reaction from Ghanaians is loud, clear, and fiercely patriotic.
The Pressure:
According to reports by Citi 97.3 FM, the United States, the United Kingdom, and China have all opposed the proposed increase, putting intense diplomatic pressure on Accra to reconsider the policy. These are the same global powers that have historically benefited from our resources, and now they are pushing back as Ghana tries to get a better deal.
The Patriotic Pushback:
The opposition from these foreign powers has triggered a wave of outrage on social media. Ghanaians are asking a fundamental question: Why should foreign countries have a say in how we manage our own gold wealth?
Commentators argue that Ghana has every right to determine its own fiscal policies to ensure our natural resources contribute more significantly to national development.
Many are also accusing these foreign powers of blatant double standards. They note that the US, UK, and China frequently introduce their own tariffs and trade restrictions to protect their domestic economies. So why is it a problem when Ghana does the same?
The Demand for Fairness:
The conversation has gone beyond just royalties. Many citizens are now demanding that any country seeking favorable access to Ghana’s resources must be prepared to offer meaningful benefits in return—including concessions like visa-free travel for Ghanaians.
This is bigger than just gold. It is a symbol of national pride and Africa's wider movement to reclaim control of its resources and establish balanced economic relationships with the West.
Should Ghana stand firm and demand what is fair? Or should we bow to the pressure?
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President John Dramani Mahama describes the UK’s reparations declaration as a watershed moment for reparatory justice, noting that while a formal apology cannot undo past atrocities, it signals a crucial departure from denial and opens the path toward genuine healing.
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Lady cries as guy who lodged her inside the hotel to eat her flees after the 'suhum-nsawam' encounter leaving her to pay the GHS 800 bill
According to her account, the man excused himself several times during their meeting before eventually disappearing without settling the bill.
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Lady cries as guy who lodged her inside the hotel to eat her flees after the 'suhum-nsawam' encounter leaving her to pay the GHS 800 bill
According to her account, the man excused himself several times during their meeting before eventually disappearing without settling the bill.
#Ghapage
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🇷🇺🇬🇭 On 30 October 2026, on the sidelines of the third Russia–Africa Summit, H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, held a meeting with H.E. Mr. John Dramani Mahama, President of Ghana
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Iphone 18 Pro Glitch 🤡
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If you’re mining in water bodies and you see us coming, run. Don’t bother showing us any documents; run — Col. S.K. Appiah, Director of Operations, NAIMOS.
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