The Ashanti Regional chairman of the main opposition , Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Chairman Wontumi, has launched a scathing attack on the government, accusing it of implementing draconian laws on gold purchase.
He noted that under the previous administration, a pound of gold was sold for GH₵13,000.00, whereas the current administration has reduced the price to GH₵8,000.00.
According to Chairman Wontumi, the NPP government made flexible arrangements which allowed the local miners to thrive, adding that "gold is the only commodity whose price is determined by the international market".
He made these remarks during an assessment of the current administration's performance, led by President John Dramani Mahama, who returned to the presidency after winning the 2024 elections.
