Sammy Gyamfi has pushed back against claims that the GoldBod Bill was rushed through Parliament without due diligence.
According to him, the legislative process was one of the most meticulous in recent history, involving extensive stakeholder consultations and parliamentary scrutiny.
“It became clear from our engagements that a broad consultative approach was imperative in creating a legal and operational framework for the GoldBod that is fit for purpose,” he stated.
Gyamfi highlighted that three major regional programs were held in Akyem Tafo, Kumasi, and Tarkwa, where chiefs, miners, and traders were engaged in discussions about the draft legislation.
Participants were given the opportunity to review the bill and provide their input, ensuring that the concerns of key industry players were considered.
He further defended the parliamentary process, describing it as rigorous. “At the first meeting of the Joint Committee on Finance and Lands and Natural Resources, the NPP minority requested a one-day adjournment to study the bill in detail,” he revealed.
As part of President John Mahama’s efforts to establish the GoldBod under the Finance Minister’s direction, Sammy Gyamfi reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transparency and inclusivity.
He assured that the legal framework would reflect the needs of all stakeholders while positioning GoldBod as a crucial pillar in Ghana’s economic transformation.
