Ghana’s gaming industry gets new leadership
The board has been given the mandate to establish the commission as the top gaming regulator in sub-Saharan Africa.
Ghana.- A new governing board for the Gaming Commission of Ghana has been appointed to oversee the regulation of gaming activities in the jurisdiction. The board was inaugurated by Minister for the Interior Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
The new 11-member governing board is led by Lawyer James Enu as Chairperson, with members including Renee Aku Sitsofe Morhe, Bandim Abed-Nego Azumah, Sedem Kweku Afenyo, Hon. Emmanuel Siisi Quainoo, Professor Kobby Mensah, Solomon Tetteh Mensah, ACP Dr. Dinam Kwasi Wisdom Zoiku, Dela Kemevor, Mrs. Rosemary Parker and a representative yet to be nominated from the finance ministry.
The board has been given the mandate to establish the commission as the top gaming regulator in sub-Saharan Africa. During the inauguration, the minister charged them to develop policy proposals for licensing that align with the Gaming Act.
Mohammed said: “Your appointment comes at a critical time when the current legal framework of the Gaming Act does not address the evolving trends in the gaming industry, with the world being driven to artificial intelligence.”
Mohammed acknowledged the commission’s current leadership efforts in driving regulatory reforms and preparing a Legislative Instrument (LI) for the Gaming Act’s implementation. He noted that the draft LI, which seeks to align the Gaming Act with global best standards, had been submitted to the Attorney General’s office and urged their support in ensuring its timely passage by the parliament.
The minister also lauded the commission for constructing a new head office in Accra, regional centres in Kasoa, Kumasi, Tamale, Swedru, Ho, Ashanti, Bekwai and Sefwi Wiaso, as well as plans to open offices in Tarkwa, Koforidua and Bolgatanga.
However, Mohammed identified the challenges the commission continues to face despite the progress, including underage gambling and unauthorised gaming operations, particularly in mining communities. He promised the board the continued support of his office in tackling these issues and developing a modern and sustainable gaming sector in Ghana.
In his remarks, the board chairman urged the newly sworn members to offer the commission policy guidance and oversight. He thanked President John Dramani Mahama for entrusting them with the responsibility and promised to put in effort to meet the expectations.
