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Mahama calls for national dialogue on Ghana’s economy

In order to address Ghana’s deteriorating budgetary position, which has caused the country’s economy to be downgraded by foreign rating agencies, former president John Dramani Mahama wants an immediate national conversation. He specifically criticized the Akufo-Addo administration for not doing enough to revive the faltering economy and provide relief for …

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S&P Ratings downgrades Ghana to CCC+/C with negative outlook

Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings, a credit rating agency, has lowered Ghana’s foreign and domestic currency sovereign ratings from B-/B to CCC+/C with a negative outlook, further downgrading its debt into speculative territory. Ghana was downgraded by Moody’s in February to Caa1 with a stable outlook. The outlook for …

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Ghana Card will prevent minors from voting-EC

According to the Electoral Commission (EC), the only form of identification accepted for continuous voter registration is the Ghana Card, which aims to end the practice of minors casting ballots. Dr. Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, a former chairman of the EC, has issued a warning that the decision will disenfranchise millions of …

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VP Bawumia inaugurates Zongo Development Fund Board

On August 9, 2022, at Jubilee House in Accra, the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, launched the Zongo Development Fund Board. Additionally, the eleven-member Board, which is presided over by Mr. Seidu H. Nasigri, was sworn in by Dr. Bawumia. After administering the oath of office to the board’s members, …

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