John Peter Amewu, Minister of Railway Development, has mounted a defense for embattled cabinet colleague, Ken Ofori-Atta, stating that the Finance Minister is one of the best brains in the country. Amewu, who is also Member of Parliament for Hohoe Constituency, added that by his achievements since he took office, …
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PRESIDENT AKUFO-Addo will lead the Ghana team which will be negotiating with officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) who are expected to arrive in the country today. Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, who disclosed this, said the government hopes to secure about US$2 billion from IMF to shore …
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The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta says government will not terminate the 1.5% levy on electronic transactions, despite its decision to go to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for help. A statement from the Finance Ministry addressing pertinent questions that have arisen following the IMF announcement indicated that government will …
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Former Finance Minister, Seth Terkper, has asked the government to deploy measures to cut down on expenditures as it seeks an International Monetary Fund, IMF bailout.According to him, doing so will help redirect the economy back onto the path of recovery.In an interview with Accra-based Joy FM, Mr. Terkper observed that government’s …
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Hon. Cassel A to Forson, an NDC Member of Parliament has revealed that Ghana is late in going for the IMF program. According to him, situations are worse now, and Ghana may not be granted the loan. This was contained in a write up sighted by Radio1News This IMF Decision …
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Nsutam Presby basic School needed a touch at the headmaster’s office while the Bosuso S.D.A. Junior High School also needed fixings in a computer lab. Upon request from these schools, all in the fanteakwa south district in the eastern region, Nana Akomea Jnr, the 2nd vice chairman for Fanteakwa South …
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The Assin Central Member of Parliament for the NPP, Hon. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has waded into the decision by his party, NPP to seek economic support from the International Monetary Fund. According to him, he was dumbfounded when he saw the publication that they now have to resort to IMF. …
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Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, has disclosed that in the event that he becomes president, no relative of his will serve in his government. According to the lawmaker, he will contest to become president and when he does become, he will maintain a firm stance on discipline …
Read More »Former President John Dramani Mahama addressed a gathering on the economy in Accra, Thursday, June 30. He spoke on various issues including e-levy, economy, and public debt. Dead woods Meanwhile, Mahama has urged President Akufo-Addo to sack Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta and remove the “dead woods” in his administration. “It will serve …
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Ghana has formally requested the International Monetary Fund to support its economic program.It follows a telephone conversation between President Akufo-Addo and IMF Managing Director Kristalian Georgieva conveying Ghana’s decision to apply for the support fund.A statement issued in Accra on Friday 1st July, 2022 and signed by Information Minister Kojo …
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