GoldBod Is A Great Idea But Its Origin Can’t Be Credited To NDC – Kofi Bentil

According to a report by TV3 Ghana on November 15, 2026, Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has said that while the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) is a commendable initiative, the current administration cannot claim credit for originating it.

Speaking in the context of the 2027 Budget and the New Economy, Mr. Bentil described GoldBod as “a great idea,” but insisted that its origins cannot be attributed to the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

His remarks add to the growing public conversation about who deserves recognition for the policy, which seeks to bring order, transparency and greater national benefit to Ghana’s gold trade. GoldBod was established to regulate the purchase, sale and export of gold, particularly from the small-scale mining sector, with the aim of increasing foreign exchange earnings and curbing the leakage of revenue from the sector.

The IMANI Africa Vice President’s comments underscore a broader debate over policy ownership in Ghana’s political landscape. Observers note that national policies are often shaped over several years, drawing on ideas, studies and proposals from different administrations, think tanks and stakeholders. As such, claims of originality can become contentious when a policy is launched and promoted by a particular government.

Mr. Bentil’s position suggests that, while the current administration may deserve credit for implementing the initiative, the concept itself did not begin with the NDC. His comments call for a more accurate public account of how the idea evolved.

Analysts say that beyond the debate over authorship, the more important question is how effectively GoldBod will be run. Key concerns include transparency, accountability, the welfare of small-scale miners, and the board’s ability to deliver measurable gains for the national economy.

As the 2027 Budget discussions continue, GoldBod is expected to remain a major talking point, with stakeholders watching closely to see how it contributes to Ghana’s economic transformation agenda.

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