Also known as: Mr. Paddy · Mr Paddy
Joseph Paddy — Vice President of Ghana Union of Traders Association, criticizing utility tariff increases and high business operating costs.
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Joy Online
… Speaking on Channel One TV on Monday, April 27, Vice President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Joseph Paddy, urged young people to be proactive, adding, “The private sector is the engine of growth. …
Stop waiting for government jobs – GUTA urges youth to embrace self-employmentJoy Online
… Speaking on Channel One TV on Monday, April 27, GUTA Vice President Joseph Paddy noted that the relative stability of the cedi against the dollar has reduced the urgency for traders to constantly seek foreign currency. …
Business climate improving as stability returns – GUTA Vice PresidentThe Vice President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association has faulted the process of the recent utility tariff increase announcement, saying government and regulators failed to engage key stakeholders before the decision. He argued that the stated justifications for the increases do not reflect current economic conditions, which show signs of stability and improvement.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Vice President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association has faulted the process of the recent utility tariff increase announcement, saying government and regulators failed to engage key stakeholders before the decision. He argued that the stated justifications for the increases do not reflect current economic conditions, which show signs of stability and improvement.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Union of Traders Association has slammed the announced utility tariff adjustment, saying the business community was not engaged beforehand and learned of the decision only through public announcements. GUTA's Vice President argued that stakeholder participation is essential for good governance and questioned the rationale for the increase, noting that macroeconomic indicators cited by authorities are moving in a positive direction.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Union of Traders' Associations vice president Joseph Paddy has challenged the latest utility tariff increase, arguing that improving macroeconomic conditions—including cedi stability—should have resulted in lower rather than higher charges. Paddy criticised the lack of stakeholder consultation before the announcement and contended that the regulatory reasons cited actually point toward lower tariffs.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Union of Traders' Associations has challenged the latest utility tariff increases, arguing that key economic indicators cited to justify the decision—including cedi stability and fluctuation—have moved in a positive direction and should have supported a reduction instead. GUTA Vice President Joseph Paddy also criticized the lack of stakeholder consultation before the announcement.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Union of Traders Associations welcomed Ghana Shippers' Authority's postponement of revised Container Administrative Charge implementation until July 1, but insists the fee should be scrapped completely. GUTA argues Ghana's port charges remain higher than neighbouring countries, undermining competitiveness.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Union of Traders Association vice president Joseph Paddy warns that high operating costs—particularly electricity, water, and financing—are pushing companies to scale down production or relocate to neighbouring countries like Ivory Coast, where production costs are significantly lower. Some businesses have already shifted from production to trading, with implications for job creation.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Union of Traders Association Vice President says recent stability in Ghana's exchange rate is creating a healthier business environment by enabling companies to make accurate projections and plan ahead, reducing the uncertainty that previously resulted from sharp daily fluctuations in the cedi.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Vice President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association says current economic conditions are healthy for businesses, citing recent currency stability and predictability that allow traders to plan operations more effectively, a marked improvement from periods of sharp exchange-rate fluctuations.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
JoyNews will host a roundtable discussion tomorrow morning bringing together policymakers, economists, and private sector leaders to assess whether Ghana's reported economic progress is reflected in the real economy, examining issues including the cost of doing business, inflation, currency stability, and sectoral performance over the past 16 months.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The JoyBusiness Round Table discussion, scheduled for April 30, 2026 at Joy News Studio, will examine whether Ghana's macroeconomic gains over the past 16 months have translated into real-sector improvements, with a panel including the Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance, the CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and other economic experts.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Young people should move away from over-reliance on public-sector employment and explore opportunities in the private sector and self-employment, according to business leaders who stress the need for entrepreneurship and skills development. The Vice President of GUTA noted that the private sector is the engine of growth and offers greater flexibility for individuals to diversify income streams and build careers across multiple fields.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Union of Traders Association says the current economic climate has significantly improved, citing greater stability in inflation, interest rates and the exchange rate, along with better access to credit, as drivers of renewed business confidence.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →