Tag Archives: ECONOMY

Akufo-Addo lacks ideas on how to solve the economic woes in Ghana- John Mahama

Former President John Dramani Mahama has indicated that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Addo has run out of ideas on how to solve the economic challenges in the country. According to Mr Mahama,although Akufo-Addo is in charge of the nation’s massive economic crisis, the President is instead using his influence …

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Only Ungrateful Ghanaians are complaining about the Economy;Akufo-Addo has done well- Evg.Diana Asamoah

Evangelist Diana Asamoah who is also a renowned Gospel Musician has slammed critics who are discrediting the good governance of the country under the leadership of President Akufo-Addo. She insisted that, Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has performed creditable in all sectors of the Economy thus he should be crowned the best …

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No more borrowing to finance Nigerian economy – Finance Minister

The Federal Government says it has no intention to borrow from any local or foreign organisation with its removal of subsidy on petrol and exchange rate harmonisation. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, revealed this at the end of the inaugural Federal Executive Council …

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‘I will not allow this economy to collapse under my watch’ – Akufo-Addo’s 2017 tweet pops up

In 2017, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo promised that he would not allow the Ghanaian economy to collapse under his watch. Delivering his State of the Nation Address before parliament on February 21, 2017, President Akufo-Addo said his government will significantly reduce the fiscal deficit in that year. But fast forward to …

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NDC won’t have issues managing economy, creating jobs under IMF – Duffuor

Former Finance Minister, Dr. Kwabena Duffuor has stated that a National Democratic Congress (NDC) government in 2025 will not have issues managing the Ghanaian economy. According to him, Ghanaians hardly complain of jobs during the tenure of an NDC government. “You see, when you talk about growth, job creation is …

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LIVESTREAMED: Ofori-Atta updates Ghanaians on IMF deal, economy

The Minter of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, would be updating Ghanaians on the ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout programme. The Executive Board of the IMF unanimously approved the $3 billion bailout for Ghana at a meeting on Wednesday [May 17, 2023] in Washington. $600 million out of the $3 billion loan was …

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Angolan President fires economy Minister amidst fuel subsidy protests

Angolan President João Lourenço has dismissed the country’s Minister of Economic and Social Development, Manuel Nunes Júnior, in the midst of widespread protests sparked by the government’s decision to eliminate fuel subsidies. The move to end subsidies, aimed at reducing government spending, went into effect on June 1, causing a …

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‘Is this governance?’ – Opambour ‘mourns’ state of Ghana’s economy

The Founder and Leader of Ebenezer Miracle Worship Centre, Prophet Ebenezer Adarkwa Yiadom popularly known as Opambour has bemoaned the current state of Ghana’s economy. In a recent video of his televised preaching which has gone viral on social media, Opambour questioned the competence of the current government while addressing …

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‘It’s John Mahama’s time to save Ghana, rescue the economy’ – Haruna Iddrisu

Tamale South Member of Parliament and former Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu has declared support for the candidature of former president John Dramani Mahama as flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Haruna was joined by a number of MPs from across the Northern Region at a campaign stop for John …

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Two years of Samia’s reforms make Dar economy competitive

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan spent her years in national politics playing second fiddle to her predecessor John Pombe Magufuli. But two years after assuming the seat of power, her leadership skills are worth studying. This week marks two years since she inherited the seat from Magufuli, who died in …

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