The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has urged the new Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Tribunal to regulate and oversee judicial governance within its vital gold industry.
He said this during the inauguration of the board on Tuesday in Accra.
He stated that the establishment of the tribunal was in line with Section 55 of the Ghana Gold Board Act, which sets out its composition, qualifications, and mandates.
“The President has appointed three of you to serve as members of the tribunal under the law. He considers you competent for this important responsibility, and I must congratulate you on your appointment,” he stated.
To ensure the tribunal can begin its work without delay, the Minister further assured that the government is poised to appoint a registrar and essential support staff, a move required by law to facilitate the tribunal’s operations fully.
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.
In his remarks, the Chairperson of the Board, Lawyer Biadela Mortey Akpadzi, expressed gratitude to the President for the trust reposed in them, pledging that the tribunal would carry out its duties diligently and in the best interest of the nation.
Other members include Hamidu Mariam and Justin Pwavra Teriwajah.
Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem, GoldBod Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi, Board Chairman Kojo Fynn, and Board Member Dr. Abdul Basit Bamba attended the ceremony.
Joyce Adwoa Animia Ocran,ISD
