President John Mahama has appointed Mr Emmanuel Kwamena Anyimah (Ellembele KK) as the new Deputy Chief Executive of the Minerals Commission of Ghana.

With extensive experience in Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS), Engineering, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC), Emmanuel is expected to bring strategic leadership to the Commission during a critical period for Ghana’s mining sector.

His career spans key industries, including construction, oil and gas, and energy, with expertise in pipeline and piping inspection, welding quality control, environmental management, and regulatory compliance.

Emmanuel holds multiple degrees, including an MSc in Energy and Environmental Management from the University of Central Lancashire (UK), an LLB from KAAF University (Ghana), a BSc in Management Studies from Central University College, and an HND in Civil Engineering from Takoradi Technical University.

He has held key roles in leading organizations such as ORSAM Oil and Gas, and Amaja Oilfield Ltd., where he ensured operational efficiency, compliance, and safety. He holds several professional certifications and is an active member of esteemed industry bodies, reinforcing his expertise in quality assurance, environmental sustainability, and regulatory frameworks.

Emmanuel’s appointment is expected to strengthen the Minerals Commission’s ability to regulate and promote sustainable mineral resource development. His leadership, technical knowledge, and commitment to regulatory excellence will play a vital role in ensuring Ghana’s mining sector remains competitive, transparent, and environmentally responsible.

The Chairman of the Adhoc Committee investigating the Appointments Committee chaos, Emmanuel Bedzrah, has alleged that Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin directed NPP MPs not to appear before the committee to testify.

During the committee’s first public hearing on Wednesday, February 5, Bedzrah announced the indefinite suspension of proceedings, citing a directive from the Clerk of Parliament, which was initially believed to have come from Speaker Alban Bagbin.

The Ho West MP revealed that he later discovered that the directive to suspend the committee hearing was orchestrated by the Minority and not an order from Bagbin.

In an interview with Vivian Kai Lokko on Channel One Newsroom, on Wednesday, February 5, Bedzrah claimed that the Minority leadership also actively prevented its members from testifying before the committee.

According to him, a witness from the Minority initially agreed to appear but later withdrew, citing instructions from Afenyo-Markin not to attend the hearing.

“We received a message from the other colleague who was coming that he was stopped by the minority leader. The one coming as a witness said he had received instructions from their leadership that nobody should come,” he stated.

Source: Citinewsroom