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Prof Bokpin backs IMF extension to ensure credible exit for Ghana
Economist and University of Ghana lecturer, Professor Godfred Bokpin, has described the three-month extension of Ghana’s International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme as a necessary...
Prof. Bokpin calls on gov’t to apologise over NaCCA SHS teacher manual response
Professor Godfred Bokpin has urged the Government of Ghana and the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) to apologise to the public following...
Mahama has done quite well in first year; economy on right path – Prof....
Professor of Finance and Economics at the University of Ghana, Prof. Godfred Bokpin, says President John Dramani Mahama has performed creditably in his first...
Ghana’s public debate too emotional, not driven by data – Prof Bokpin
Economics professor Godfred Bokpin has criticised the quality of Ghana’s national conversations, arguing that far too many public debates are shaped by emotion rather...
Mission schools must not be weakened for their decades of investment – Prof. Bokpin
Economist and Finance Professor at the University of Ghana, Professor Godfred Bokpin, has urged the government and the public to approach current debates on...
Aggressive cedi strengthening is at a great cost to the nation – Prof. Bokpin
Economist and Professor at the University of Ghana, Professor Godfred Bokpin, has cautioned against Ghana’s current aggressive currency stabilisation.
Speaking in an interview on Joy...
China needs zero-tariff deal more than Ghana – Prof. Bokpin
Economist Professor Godfred Bokpin has argued that China stands to gain more from the zero-tariff trade agreement with Ghana than Ghana itself.
Speaking on JoyNews’ PM...
Galamsey: This is not the leadership we voted for – Prof. Bokpin slams gov’t
Economist and professor at the University of Ghana, Godfred Bokpin, has expressed deep frustration over what he describes as the failure of the current...
Cedi jumped the gun; correction normal — Prof Bokpin
The recent depreciation of the Ghana cedi against major international currencies is a “normal correction” following its “aggressive” appreciation earlier in the year, economist...
Cedi to stabilise between GH₵13.5 and GH₵14 by year-end – Prof. Bokpin
The Ghana Cedi, after months of unprecedented gains, is expected to come under seasonal pressure and settle between GH₵13.5 and GH₵14 to the U.S....
Fight against galamsey woefully inadequate – Prof. Bokpin
Economist Professor Godfred Bokpin has criticised the government’s handling of illegal mining (galamsey), warning that the lack of urgency is putting Ghana’s water security...
Both NPP and NDC owe Ghanaians an apology – Prof. Bokpin
Professor of Finance and Economist at the University of Ghana Business School, Professor Godfred Alufar Bokpin, has criticised both the New Patriotic Party (NPP)...
Prof Bokpin urges NDC to leverage majority for bold economic reforms
Professor Godfred Bokpin, an economist and Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana Business School, has urged the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC)...
We don’t need to create an authority for 24H Economy – Prof Bokpin
Professor of Finance & Economist at University of Ghana, Professor Godfred Bokpin, has advised against creating a new authority to oversee the 24-hour economy...
Use data to drive long-term development – Prof. Bokpin
Economist, Professor Godfred Bokpin, has called for a renewed commitment to long-term economic planning in Ghana, emphasizing the critical need to leverage national data...
I am not happy with how Mahama is dealing with galamsey – Prof Bokpin
Renowned Economist and Finance Professor at the University of Ghana, Prof. Godfred A. Bokpin, has expressed disappointment over President John Mahama’s approach to tackling...
Prioritise job-rich sectors to boost employment – Prof. Bokpin urges
Economist and Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana, Godfred Bokpin, has called for a strategic shift in Ghana’s economic model, urging policymakers...
E-Levy was a misplaced priority but GH¢1 fuel levy is different – Prof. Bokpin
Economist and Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana, Godfred Bokpin, has explained that there is a significant difference between the E-levy and...
Prof. Bokpin endorses GH¢1 fuel levy
Economist and Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana, Godfred Bokpin, has backed the newly introduced GH¢1 levy on petroleum products, describing it...
Anti-corruption oversight missing in Mahama’s 8-point plan — Prof. Bokpin
Economist and finance professor Godfred Alufar Bokpin has expressed serious worries about the absence of explicit anti-corruption measures in President John Mahama’s recently unveiled...
IMF exit in 2025 will be premature – Prof. Bokpin warns
Economist and Professor of Finance, Godfred Alufar Bokpin, has warned that Ghana may be on track for a premature exit from the current International...
Cedi stability partly due to NPP policies – Bokpin
Economist and Finance Professor at the University of Ghana, Professor Godfred Bokpin, has said the New Patriotic Party (NPP) deserves partial credit for the...
You can’t power an 8-hour economy, but promising 24 hours? – Prof Bokpin
Economist Professor Godfred Alufar Bokpin has cast doubt on the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) 24-hour economy proposal, calling it unrealistic in light of ongoing...
ECG’s 15% collection losses and 40% distribution losses not sustainable – Prof. Bokpin warns
Economist Professor Godfred Alufar Bokpin has raised alarm over the scale of inefficiencies in Ghana’s power distribution system, describing the Electricity Company of Ghana’s...
Strengthen foreign reserves for long-term stability – Prof Bokpin urges
An economist at the University of Ghana Business School, Professor Godfred Bokpin, has emphasised the urgent need for Ghana to strengthen its foreign reserves...
Prof Bokpin calls for urgent reforms, private sector role in power distribution
Economist Prof Godfred Bokpin has highlighted critical challenges facing Ghana’s energy sector and called for urgent structural reforms, including private sector participation.
Speaking on JoyNews’...
Prof Bokpin warns gov’t over 2026 budget
Economist Professor Godfred Bokpin has cautioned that Ghana’s current fiscal trajectory is not sustainable beyond 2026, urging the government to align its budget with...
Ghana risks fiscal crisis if IMF programme ends in 2026 – Bokpin
Associate Professor of Finance and Economics at the University of Ghana Business School, Professor Godfred Bokpin, has cautioned the government against ending the International...
I don’t want to call it evil, but it was backward – Prof. Bokpin...
Economics professor Godfred Alufar Bokpin has hailed the government’s decision to scrap the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy), describing it as a much-needed correction to...
Removal of taxes should be seen as incentives, not losses – Bokpin
Professor Godfred Bokpin, a finance and economics professor at the University of Ghana, has called on the government to consider the removal of certain...
Bokpin urges government to reconsider betting tax
As Ghana anticipates the presentation of the 2025 budget on Tuesday, March 10, economist Prof. Godfred Bokpin has called on the government to reconsider...
Mahama’s “I will fix the economic crisis” pledge inspires hope – Godfred Bokpin
Finance and Economics professor at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), Professor Godfred Bokpin, has described President John Dramani Mahama’s pledge to fix...
Ghana in a much poorer state despite $20bn growth in the economy – Bokpin
Finance and economics professor at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), Godfred Bokpin, has stated that despite Ghana’s economic growth over the years,...
Discontinuing the IMF programme would be unwise – Prof Bokpin
A professor of finance and economics at the University of Ghana, Prof Godfred Bokpin, says it will be bad for the economy if the...
‘Potholes on our roads hold more water than constructed dams’ – Prof. Bokpin
A Professor of Finance and Economics at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), Prof. Godfred Bokpin, has criticized the government for the misuse...
Managing first 3 months of 2025 will be “very critical” for new gov’t –...
Economist and Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana, Godfred Bokpin, says how the country manages its affairs, particularly during the transition period,...
I’m disappointed in NPP; they’re knowledgeable but that hasn’t benefited us – Prof. Bokpin
A professor of Finance and Economics at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), Prof. Godfred Bokpin, has sharply criticized the New Patriotic Party...
Ghana loses $2.4bn to galamsey annually – Prof. Bokpin
A professor of Economics and Finance at the University of Ghana Business School, Prof Godfred Bokpin has revealed that the state loses more than $2.4...
Scrap e-levy now to gain voters’ trust – Bokpin tells Bawumia
Economist and professor of finance, Godfred A. Bokpin, has welcomed Dr Mahamudu Bawumia's proposal to scrap the electronic transaction level (E-levy) if elected as...
Finance Minister’s apology not enough – Bokpin
A finance and economics professor at the University of Ghana, Professor Godfred Bokpin, says the recent apology by the Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin...