Categories: News

Flashback: Cedi depreciation due to bad leadership – Akufo-Addo

In 2016, the President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo who was then the opposition leader of the NEW Patriotic Party (NPP) expressed shock at the depreciation of the Ghana cedis against the US dollar.

He observed that the Ghana cedi which was then 3.72 against a dollar in May 4, 2016 should  be rising that fast, adding that “we should not be where we are today to buy dollar for 3.72”.

The then flagbearer of the NPP stated that the depreciation of the Ghana cedi against the dollar was as a result of bad leadership and advised citizens to vote for “change”, the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
He questioned the competence of the Mahama administration which was in power then.

Read his tweet below

On the 7th of January 2017, Nana Akufo-Addo was sworn in as President to man the affairs of Ghana.
Since then, the Ghana cedi has been falling against other major currencies and has become a source of worry to Ghanaians.

The cedi was 5.35 against a dollar on February 25, 2019, has suddenly reached 5.86 in less than a month as at March 14.

This has made a section of Ghanaians to question the economic management ability of Bank of Ghana and the Akufo-Addo government.

 

By: Hamida Shawwal /awakenewsonline.com

Awake News Desk

Awake News is a comprehensive and credible news portal in Ghana - For news publication and business promotion, write to editor@awakenews.com.gh

Recent Posts

Bawumia’s public image feels more like a comedy show than… – Kevin Taylor

US-based Ghanaian journalist, Kevin Taylor has descended heavily once again on former Vice President Dr.…

5 hours ago

Return our 9,321-square-mile Chipa Forest Land – Shai Chiefs appeal to Mahama

Traditional leaders and residents of the Shai Traditional Area have appealed to President John Dramani…

5 days ago

Former CJ suffers another heavy blow; ECOWAS Court dismisses her claims

Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Justice Srem-Sai, has announced that the ECOWAS Community Court…

1 week ago

Atidefe Foundation to hold its 5th Youth Forum, Free Coconut Seedlings Distribution

The Atidefe Foundation has announced that its 5th Free Coconut Seedlings Distribution and Youth Empowerment…

2 weeks ago

Breaking News: Iran confirms electronic signing of peace deal with US

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, has confirmed that the peace memorandum of understanding (MoU)…

2 weeks ago

MTN slashes fibre broadband prices following Gov’t engagement – Sam George

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam Nartey George, has announced significant reductions…

2 weeks ago

This website uses cookies.