The recent appreciation of the Cedi against the US dollar and other trading currencies has led to many arguments and credit-taking competitions. For political expediency and partisan interest, some have credited the Cedi recovery to: 1. Gold for Oil Policy spearheaded by Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. 2. GoldBod Initiative spearheaded by […]
The Appreciation of the Ghana Cedi Against the United States Dollar
Background The Ghanaian cedi has experienced a significant appreciation against the US dollar in recent months. According to Bloomberg, the cedi has appreciated nearly 16% against the US dollar since the start of April 2025. This marks a remarkable turnaround from its previous status as one of the worst-performing currencies […]
The Cedi Is Rising, The Gold Is Working: Celebrating the Strength of the Cedi and the Integrity of Young Leadership
By Christian Aboagye (Mental Health Practitioner, and a registered Social Worker) Ghana today stands at a turning point—one marked not by political theatre, but by measurable, undeniable economic revival. At the centre of this resurgence is a much-overlooked yet powerful fact: Bloomberg has named the Ghana cedi the world’s […]
Statement Of Concern By The Commonwealth Lawyers Association On The Suspension Of The Chief Justice Of Ghana
On 22nd April 2025, the President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, suspended the Chief Justice of Ghana, Gertrude A. E. S. Torkornoo. The Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) notes the Statement of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) on 24th April 2025 and the GBA Resolution published on 29th April 2025. The […]
Mahama/NDC’s 2025 Budget Has Proven That NPP is Still an Asset to Ghana’s Development
The aims and objectives listed below as enshrined in the Constitution of NPP clearly put the New Patriotic Party(NPP) ahead of any political party operating in Ghana including the NDC: 1. To manage the economy of the country with efficiency and prudence, guided by the consideration of national interest. 2. […]
Strengthening Public Sector Governance: The Case for Embedding Risk Management in Ghana’s State Institutions
By Kenneth Owusu Asante Amponsah, Chief Risk Officer of UBA Ghana Ghana’s public sector is central to national development. It delivers essential services, drives major infrastructure projects, and oversees vast fiscal responsibilities. Yet, year after year, reports from the Auditor-General and the Public Accounts Committee highlight recurring issues: procurement irregularities, […]
Can “self-destructing plastic” technology from Imperial College offer Ghana a breath of fresh air?
By: Linda Dede Nyanya Godji Incoom Plastics have become a convenient part of daily life for many Ghanaians, widely used and synonymous with packaging, from the sachet water that quenches thirst under the scorching Accra sun to the sturdy bags carrying groceries home from bustling markets. Since plastics gained popularity […]









