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Minority says Ofosu Nkansah’s arrest diverts attention from pressing economic hardships
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has criticised what it describes as excessive conduct by the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) in the arrest of Kofi...
Majority dismisses Minority claims, recalls economic hardship under erstwhile Akufo-Addo gov’t
The Majority Caucus in Parliament has dismissed recent claims by the Minority, insisting that Ghanaians have not forgotten the severe economic hardships experienced under...
AIES urges gov’t to scrap ‘dumsor levy’ over economic hardship
The African Institute of Energy Sustainability (AIES) has strongly condemned the government’s newly introduced GHS1.00 per litre Energy Levy, dubbed the “Dumsor Levy,” describing...
Consider economic hardship and vote for change – Prof Jane Opoku-Agyemang
The Vice Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called on the security services, media practitioners, and other...
Rising cost of kenkey shows economic hardship; Ghanaians deserve better – Mahama
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has criticized the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government for what he describes as severe...
Ghanaians are calling for NDC’s return due to economic hardship, disrespect for rule of...
Presidential candidate for the National Democratic Congress, John Mahama, says the rising cost of living and lack of respect for the rule of law...
Samson’s Take: Corruption and why 82% suffer economic hardships
I wrote My Take last week sitting in the First Anniversary Lecture of my friend Anthony Akoto Ampaw.
The deep thinker, Prof, H. Kwasi Prempeh, delivered the...
Economic hardship driving health professionals out of Ghana – GMA Secretary
The General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Dr Richard Selormey, has attributed the high rate of emigration of health professionals to the...
Current economic hardships due to DDEP; forgive us – Amin Adam
The Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has apologized to Ghanaians for the hardships caused by the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP).
This apology...
Nigeria’s President calls for end to protests against economic hardship
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu called on Sunday for a suspension of protests against a cost of living crisis, saying this would create an opportunity...
Current economic hardships becoming unbearable for Ghanaians – Catholic Bishops
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has asked the government to take urgent steps to stabilize the economy to bring relief to many Ghanaians who...
We are not worried about taking over during this economic hardship – Joseph Yamin
National Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Joseph Yamin, says his party is not worried about taking over from the ruling New Patriotic...
Economic hardship will soon be a thing of the past – NPP assures Ghanaians
The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong says the party’s track record in revitalizing Ghana's economy is unparalleled.
He...
Convict tells court economic hardship forced him to commit crime
A 40-year-old tiler, Evans Hofe, has told the Hohoe Circuit Court that the country’s economic hardships compelled him to steal.
Hofe appeared in court on...
Ghanaians eat thrice daily despite economic hardship – Allotey Jacobs
Former Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Bernard Allotey Jacobs, has indicated that despite the economic crisis, Ghana is the best-performing...
Female students turn to sports betting amid economic hardship
Female students in Ghana are breaking the status quo by engaging in sports betting, according to the Student Representative Council (SRC), President of the...
Bawumia’s latest comment on economic hardship
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia says government acknowledges difficulties and hardship being faced by the people assuring that efforts are being made to fix...
Economic hardship: I am truly sorry – Ken Ofori-Atta says as he appears before...
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has apologised to Ghanaians for the hardship being suffered in recent times.
According to him, the brunt borne by the populace...
I don’t feel any economic hardship, Ghanaians complaining don’t know God – Diana Asamoah
Despite the tough economic distress Ghanaians are facing, Gospel musician, Diana Asamoah has stated that she is not feeling the pinch.
During an interview on...
Economic hardship: Dog meat patrons lament price hikes
The current economic hardship in the country has forced the price of dog meat, a delicacy in some parts of the Upper East Region,...
Economic hardship forces former MP to pick ‘trotro’
Former Member of Parliament (MP) for Kumbungu constituency, Ras Mubarak, has abandoned his luxury lifestyle due to the current economic hardship and increasing cost...
Economic hardship: We spend at least GHc15 to get fully drunk – Drunkards Association...
The members of the Ghana Drunkards Association are threatening to boycott drinking over recent hike in price of alcoholic beverages in the country.
According...
Men in NPP now boys – AFAG Vice President on economic hardships
A pro-New Patriotic Party (NPP) pressure group is up in alms with the Akufo-Addo government over the current economic conditions.
According to Alliance for Accountable...
CEO Network Ghana petition govt over economic hardship
The CEO Network Ghana has expressed concern over the current economic hardship and the negative effects it has been exerting on the business fortunes...
Tamale residents hit street over economic hardship
A group called the Coalition of Progressive Forces in the Northern Region has embarked on a demonstration against what it said is the worsening...
Full text: NDC blames Akufo-Addo for worsening economic hardship
Good afternoon, distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen of the press. We graciously welcome you once again to the Headquarters of the National Democratic Congress, as...
About 60 per cent of building materials imported from Ukraine – Majority Leader on...
The Majority Leader in Parliament and Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has reiterated that the war between Ukraine and Russia forms part of...
Prof Adei gives diagnosis of Ghana’s current economic hardship
Ghana has spent a lot in policy formulations and implementation to be able to bring development to the nation but the effort has not...
Full list of Finance Minister’s measures to mitigate economic hardship
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has revealed a wide range of plans to salvage the country’s economy.
The Minister, at a press conference in Accra, expressed...
Ken Ofori-Atta addresses Ghanaians on measures to reduce economic hardships [watch]
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta is addressing Ghanaians on measures government has taken to mitigate the current economic challenges.
The Minister will highlight the outcome of...
Bawumia’s aide replies Mahama over economic hardship [Listen]
JoyNews/AdomNews · Bawumia’s aide replies Mahama over economic hardship
Economic Advisor and Spokesperson at the Office of the Vice President, Dr Gideon Boako, has responded...
Akufo-Addo speaks on economic hardship [Listen]
JoyNews/AdomNews · AKUFO ADDO ON ECONOMY
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said he and his team have taken a difficult decision to help cushion the...
Kindness is fading; people aren’t giving enough alms due to economic hardship – Beggars...
Begging for alms has become a pain for many street beggars in the country’s capital due to the current economic hardships and the high...
Free SHS should be reviewed to reduce economic hardship – Govt advised
Samuel Boateng, a political activist, has opined that one of the New Patriotic Party government's flagship policies the free Senior High School (SHS) must...
Sammy Gyamfi proposes ways Ghana can recover from economic hardship
The National Communications Officer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has proposed ways Ghana can recover from economic hardship instead of the...
NAGRAT threatens strike over poor salary amidst economic hardship
The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has threatened strike action over conditions of service amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The members say they...
NPP replies Mahama’s economic hardship comment
The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, says former President John Mahama has no alternative solution to fixing what he...
Collapse of Menzgold, others cause of economic hardship – IEA
The collapse of MenzGold & DKM Savings and Loans has
been cited as a major cause of economic hardships in the country today.
Speaking...
I never tagged economic hardship complaints as witchcraft – Ursula Owusu
Member of Parliament (MP) for Ablekuma West on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has dismissed media reports that...
Video: Economic hardship is normal – James Gardiner
Actor, James Gardiner, has tasked Ghanaians to follow the steps of ants by saving up for tougher times.
According to the actor, economic hardship is...