The Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has expressed confidence in the work of the Ghana Gold Board, stating that recent efforts to combat gold smuggling are beginning to yield results. 

According to him, the board’s performance in the first half of the year has been “very impressive”, marking a positive step in protecting Ghana’s gold wealth.

Dr Forson made these remarks in a detailed social media post, in which he pledged strong ministerial support for the Ghana Gold Board. 

“As the sector Minister, I make a solemn pledge to support the Ghana Gold Board,” he affirmed. 

For too long, illicit smuggling has deprived our economy of billions in revenue and foreign exchange. This nation-wrecking act has gone on for far too long, and the consequences have been very dire.

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— Cassiel Ato Forson (PhD) (@Cassielforson) July 8, 2025

His endorsement comes amid renewed focus on stopping illegal gold exports and safeguarding national revenues.

The Minister also announced the formation of a special task force dedicated to tracking and intercepting smugglers. 

“Things can only get better with the inauguration of this task force to go after the smugglers,” he stated, expressing hope that the intensified crackdown would restore Ghana’s control over its gold resources.

He added that sustained political will and operational vigilance would be key to dismantling smuggling networks. 

“Defeating the gold smuggling syndicate will place our country firmly in control of our gold resources and ensure that Ghana benefits fully,” Dr Forson concluded.