Kennedy Agyapong outlines plans to solve fuel price increment as president
General News of Sunday, 3 July 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comKennedy Agyapong declares intention to run for presidentKennedy Agyapong slams govt over IMF returnGhanaians lament fuel price incrementKennedy Agyapong, a presidential aspirant hopeful of the new Patriotic Party has outlined his plans solve the perennial fuel price hikes that hit the country. Kennedy Agyapong holds that the key to solving the fuel price issues lies in diversifying fuel production and refinement in the country. He disclosed plans to use cassava to produce fuel with the view that a local production of fuel will cure the challenge of price hikes. So that is my answer to your question about reducing fuel prices. The persistent increase in fuel prices has generated criticism for the governmentCurrently, the national average price of fuel per litre at the pumps is pegged at GH¢11 and GH¢14 for Gasoline and Gasoil respectively.
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July 03, 2022 17:04 UTC
Akufo-Addo Is The IGP Of Demonstrations – Kumchacha
Founder and leader of Heaven’s Gate Ministries International, Prophet Nicholas Osei alias Kumchacha has described President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as the pioneer of demonstrations in Ghana. According to Kumchacha, President Akufo-Addo’s history as an activist goes back to the days of the Jerry John Rawlings administration in 1995. The pioneer of demonstration in Ghana is Nana Akufo-Addo. So if we talk about the IGP of demonstrations it is Nana Addo, he is the Dampare of demonstrations,” Kumchacha stated on Oman Channel. He was speaking about the Arise Ghana demonstration organized to raise governance and economic concerns under the current administration of President Akufo-Addo.
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July 03, 2022 14:18 UTC
Nigerians on social media mock Ghana’s decision to go to IMF
General News of Sunday, 3 July 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhanaians suffering economic hardshipGovernment signs up for an IMF programmeOpposition mock government for decision to seek IMF supportThanks to social media and to news agencies, news travels very fast across the world, such was the case with Ghana’s July 1, 2022 decision to turn to the International Monetary Fund amid an economic downturn. Views GhanaWeb monitored especially on Twitter, showed Nigerians ‘celebrating’ their situation, that they had not gotten as bad as to seek IMF support by way of a programme. Others were also shading fellow Nigerians who have perennially insisted that Ghana was a better economy as compared to theirs. A former Senator, Shehu Sani was among the commenters, he tweeted: "Ghana is reportedly in talks with the @IMFNews for loan. Ghana just went to IMF for support, Nigeria should be rich enough to bail out other African countries.
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July 03, 2022 13:26 UTC
Gabby defends Ofori-Atta, says Mahama also refused to sack Terpker in 2015
Gabby in rejecting Mahama’s call cited how the former president had also refused to fire his Finance Minister in 2015 despite a strong push from within the National Democratic Congress. “We remember so well, Sir, agitations within NDC for you to sack Seth Terkper, your finance minister. Mahama in a June 2 Facebook post advised Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to ring changes in the economic management of the country. He specifically mentioned the roles of Ofori-Atta and VP Mahamudu Bawumia – head of the Economic Management Team, EMT. He urged the Akufo-Addo to immediately take a bold decision to replace his finance minister.
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July 03, 2022 10:27 UTC
Mahama, Kennedy, NPP, Bawumia: Here are the winners and losers from IMF return
It is therefore not surprising that he was the first senior member of the party to comment openly on the IMF program and he minced no words in criticizing his government. With Bawumia being viewed as an architect of this economic meltdown and Alan Kyerematen unable to excuse himself from the mess, Kennedy Agyapong’s chances could be boosted with the return to the IMF. If the dumsor of his era won the NPP the elections in 2016, the IMF return could bring him back in 2024. It therefore comes as no shock that for months, people within the NDC and John Mahama have drummed home the IMF return as the only panacea to the current challenges. Whoever gets the nod to lead the party will have to show why after the persistent fuel hikes, ever-increasing transport fares and IMF return, Ghanaians should trust him and the party again.
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July 02, 2022 17:25 UTC
I am glad government has decided to go to the IMF – Ato Forson
General News of Friday, 1 July 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comAto-Forson reacts to Ghana going back to the IMFI’m a Ghanaian first before a politician, Ato ForsonAkufo-Addo orders Ofori-Atta to go to IMFRanking Member of the Finance Committee of Parliament, Cassiel Ato Forson, has expressed joy about the government finally deciding to go for an International Monitory Funds bailout (IMF) programme. Ato-Forson, who is the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam, said that even though it took the government too long to go for an IMF bailout, the move will put Ghana’s economy back on track. “I am glad that finally, the NPP government has taken the decision to go to the IMF in a way that Ghana can get the programme obviously to implement, that will, in the long term, bring about the economic stability that we want. Ato Forson made these remarks after President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo ordered the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, to commence official engagements with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Meanwhile, GhanaWeb is accepting nominations for the prestigious GhanaWeb Excellence Awards – Youth Edition.
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July 02, 2022 07:45 UTC
Twitter blows up with reactions after IMF announcement
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta earlier noted that the repercussion of seeking an IMF bailout will not be favourable for the country’s fortunes. Some are questioning why the government has decided to return to the IMF after implementing the most talked about tax measure, E-Levy. "After looting and sharing the country's resources, they run to IMF for a bailout/economic program," another said. IMF loan conditions are unattainable and Ghanaians are going to suffer for that . — Akparibo Felix (@AkpariboFelix) July 1, 2022“We are not going to the IMF, whatever we do, we are not” - Ken Ofori Atta speaking in a town hall meeting on the e-levy in Tamale in February this year.
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July 02, 2022 01:14 UTC
To reverse E-Levy or not: Reactions on social media as government announces journey to IMF
Some few days after it was revealed that the E-Levy has seemingly failed to achieve its target, the government has finally triggered the process for an IMF bailout. This has received several reactions on social media with some users roping in E-Levy into the conversations. If they decide to go to IMF, E-Levy must be reversed. You can't waste monies on regional townhall meetings about E-Levy and run to IMF in just 2 months. (@Okuluman) July 1, 2022After @NAkufoAddo has authorised an IMF bailout, we're waiting for the cancellation of E-levy which is said to have precluded us from going to IMF.
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July 01, 2022 23:05 UTC
We're ready to assist you - IMF to Ghana on financial engagements
Announcing this on microblogging site - Twitter - on Friday, July 1, 2022, the IMF said it is poised to assist Ghana to have a homegrown economic programme. Meanwhile, the Fund is looking forward to start initial discussions with government in the coming weeks. "We confirm Ghana officials have been in touch to request IMF support for a homegrown economic program. The Fund stands ready to assist Ghana & looks forward to starting initial discussions in the coming weeks," the IMF stated. This comes after President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo instructed the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta to commence official engagements with the Fund.
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July 01, 2022 22:27 UTC
Today’s Weather Forecast – July 1, 2022
General News of Friday, 1 July 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comCloudy conditions with chances of light rains are expected over the middle and coastal sectors this morning, Ghana Meteorological Agency reports. Thunderstorms with rains are forecasted over the northern sector this morning, and over most places in the southern portions in the afternoon. Mist or fog patches are expected over the forest and mountainous areas of the the country this morning. The maximum expected temperature in Accra is tropical 30°C while the minimum temperature will be 25°C. Below is the full weather forecast for the day
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July 01, 2022 13:32 UTC
I'm Very Bitter 'Golden Boy' Abdul Razak Cries About Neglection by GFA
1978 African Footballer of the year, Abdul Razak popularly known as Golden Boy, is saddened by the neglect of former players who have top coaching certificates when appointing national team coaches. According to the former Asante Kotoko coach, he has been abandoned by the past Ghana Football Association hierarchy and the current administration when it comes to national team appointments. He believes that no other national team coach has a better track record than him. Abdul Razak has won trophies with Asante Kotoko, Dragons de l'Ouémé, and Stade Malien of Mali. He was also a key player in the Black Stars' 1978 Africa Cup of Nations winning team.
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July 01, 2022 12:44 UTC
Tomatoes rot as buyers refuse to travel on Ghana’s poor roads
Despite inadequate tomatoes in major markets in the cities pushing prices high, tomato farmers in Chinto, Yaayaso, Abodobi, and its surrounding villages in Fanteakwa South District in Eastern Region are grappling with high post-harvest losses due to extremely bad roads. June and July are major harvesting months for the tomato farmers in Chinto, Yaayaso, Abodobi, and its surrounding villages. Farmers had to hire tricycles to transport the harvested tomatoes to the Obuoho community, which is about 14 kilometres away, to meet buyers reluctant to come to the community. One farmer said: "Whenever it rains, no car comes here because the road is deplorable, so the tomatoes get rotten on the farms. When it happens like that, we have to hire a tricycle to transport the tomatoes to meet buyers in the next community, which is about 14km before they buy our tomatoes.”Source: ghanaweb.com
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July 01, 2022 11:56 UTC
My household expenditure confirms hardship Ghanaians are going through – Oppong-Nkrumah
General News of Friday, 1 July 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comGovernment admits citizens suffering from economic downturnGovernment partly blames COVID-19, Russia-Ukraine warGovernment yet to decide on seeking IMF supportMinister of Information, Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah has stated that he understands the plight of Ghanaians. According to him, he can relate to their concerns because his home is also impacted by especially price hikes and the hike in the general cost of living. “I understand what you are talking about because the general cost of living has gone up. Oppong-Nkrumah said government implemented some measures in March and a review of these measures shows that the numbers do not look good. Many economists have also pointed to the rate of inflation, fuel price hikes, and general cost of living as the basis for the claim.
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July 01, 2022 10:50 UTC
Arise Ghana Demo: My Gun Is Licensed, I Carried It For Protection – Joshua Akamba
A former deputy national organizer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Joshua Akamba, has refuted claims of being arrested by the police during day two of the ‘Arise Ghana’ protest. And then I moved and said if that would be an issue, my driver should take it home because the police had assured us [protestors] of protection,” Joshua Akamba explained to Kwamina Sam Biney in Twi. Setting the record straight, Mr. Akamba stated categorically that the weapon he carried to the ground was for protection and nothing else. According to him, the gun is a licensed weapon which makes it legal for him to carry along anywhere he goes as he’s known many years. Please report any inappropriate content to us, and we will evaluate it as a matter of priority.
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July 01, 2022 09:04 UTC
Arise Ghana demo: 2 officers to undergo emergency surgery – Ghana Police
General News of Thursday, 30 June 2022Source: www.ghanaweb.comArise Ghana demo: 15 officers were injured, Ghana PoliceDery visits Police officers injured during Arise Ghana demoPolice condemn attack on its officers at demoThe Ghana Police Service has said that two of its officers who were injured at the Arise Ghana demonstration are undergoing emergency surgery at the Police Hospital. “The number of officers who were injured during the first day of the Arise Ghana demonstration increased from twelve (12) to fifteen (15). All the officers are being treated at the Police Hospital with two (2) undergoing emergency surgery,” a Facebook post shared by the Police on June 30, 2022, read. The post also indicated that the Minister for Interior Ambrose Dery visited the injured officers at the Police Hospital, where they are all being treated. The Police described as ‘shameful’, the pandemonium that characterized the first day of the Arise Ghana demonstration.
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July 01, 2022 07:42 UTC