… Ghana entered the 2015 IMF programme during a period of serious economic difficulties under the Mahama administration, characterised by rising inflation, a rapidly depreciating cedi, widening fiscal deficits, high debt levels and a prolonged power crisis popularly known as “dumso …
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- May 2026
… The political atmosphere is heating up after former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia accused the Mahama administration of its course against reckless conduct and criminal behaviour, arguing that democracy cannot become a shield for impunity. …
Newsfile to discuss Ghana’s IMF exit, ECG privatisation, attack on free speech, and repatriation of citizens from SA… The political atmosphere is heating up after former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia accused the Mahama administration of its course against reckless conduct and criminal behaviour, arguing that democracy cannot become a shield for impunity. …
Livestream: Newsfile discusses Ghana’s IMF exit, ECG privatisation, attack on free speech, and repatriation of citizens from SA… In a Facebook post on Friday, he suggested that some party members have come under pressure under the Mahama administration, and commended the New Patriotic Party (NPP) leadership for its response. …
Ofosu Nkansah commends NPP leadership over support for members facing arrests… According to him, the Mahama administration is focused on consolidating its mandate while ensuring that all regions benefit from national development initiatives. …
Development of Savannah Region is government’s priority list – Asiedu Nketiah… ies in Côte d’Ivoire for their cooperation and intelligence sharing during the rescue mission. “The Government of Ghana conveys commendations to Ivorian authorities for the effective collaboration and shared intelligence,” the Ministry noted, adding that the Mahama Administration …
28 Ghanaian human trafficking victims rescued, repatriated from Côte d’IvoireThe Minority caucus on Parliament’s Employment, Labour Relations and Pensions Committee has accused the Mahama administration of presiding over worsening hardship for Ghanaian workers. …
Workers betrayed – Minority caucus blames Mahama administration for deepening hardship- April 2026
… Mr Appiah Lartey acknowledged that the Mahama administration has posted significant macroeconomic improvements since taking office in 2024, describing several indicators as “remarkable.” According to him, GDP growth rose from 5.7% to 6% by the end of 2025; inflation fell sharply …
Why Ghana’s economic growth is not creating jobs despite strong rebound — Deloitte partnerA technical adviser at the Ministry of Finance has defended the Mahama administration’s economic record, arguing that the dramatic turnaround in Ghana’s macroeconomic indicators is beginning to reach businesses and households, even if many Ghanaians are yet to feel it. …
Macro turnaround clear, but market reality still tough — Finance Ministry… aid to intimidate; a seizure of personal property to destabilise; and a formal arrest to send a chilling message across the entire NPP,” the statement said, adding, “The goal of this Government is to weaken the NPP as a political force capable of holding the Mahama administration …
Minority cries ‘political persecution’ over arrest of Maxwell Kofi Jumah
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NPP analyst says 2023 IMF programme performed better than 2015
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According to an analysis by the NPP Policy Committee spokesperson on Finance and Economy, IMF data show the 2015 Extended Credit Facility programme experienced more severe performance breakdown than the current 2023 programme, despite both programmes facing election-cycle spending pressures.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
Yesterday
NPP analyst says 2023 IMF programme performed better than 2015
According to an analysis by the NPP Policy Committee spokesperson on Finance and Economy, IMF data show the 2015 Extended Credit Facility programme experienced more severe performance breakdown than the current 2023 programme, despite both programmes facing election-cycle spending pressures.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
Friday 15 May
Newsfile panel discusses IMF exit, ECG privatisation, free speech
Joy Online's Newsfile programme convenes a national discussion on Ghana's IMF exit, ECG privatisation, and free speech, amid political tensions over accusations of law enforcement being used to intimidate dissent and diplomatic challenges around repatriating Ghanaian citizens from South Africa.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Newsfile to debate IMF exit, ECG privatization, free speech concerns
Joy Online reports that Newsfile will discuss Ghana's IMF exit, ECG privatization, attacks on free speech, and the repatriation of citizens from South Africa following xenophobic violence. The program will also examine debates over resource nationalism and state ownership of strategic sectors.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP leadership praised for support to members facing arrests
Former NEIP CEO Kofi Ofosu Nkansah has commended the NPP leadership for standing by party members he says are facing harassment and arrests under the Mahama administration. He did not provide specific details or cite particular incidents.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 14 May
NDC chair assures Savannah Region of government development focus
National Democratic Congress Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia has assured residents of the Savannah Region that the area remains a major focus of the government's development agenda during a visit to Salaga South Constituency as part of the NDC's nationwide "Thank You Tour."
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 11 May
Twenty-eight Ghanaian trafficking victims rescued from Côte d'Ivoire
Twenty-eight Ghanaian nationals, mostly young people, were rescued from a human trafficking network in Côte d'Ivoire and repatriated to Ghana on May 10, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The victims are assisting with investigations to dismantle the trafficking network and prosecute those involved.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Friday 1 May
Minority caucus accuses Mahama of deepening worker hardship
Ghana's parliamentary Minority caucus has accused the Mahama administration of presiding over worsening hardship for workers, citing declining cocoa producer prices, job losses, and growing job insecurity across sectors.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 30 April
Ghana's economic growth occurs in sectors not generating jobs
A Deloitte Ghana partner warns that despite strong macroeconomic improvements—including GDP growth rising to 6%, inflation falling to 3.2%, and debt-to-GDP ratio declining to 45.3%—Ghana is experiencing "jobless growth" as economic expansion concentrates in sectors that are not generating sufficient employment.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Ministry defends economic record amid mixed recovery signals
A technical adviser at the Finance Ministry has argued that Ghana's macroeconomic turnaround is real and reaching businesses and households, citing falling borrowing costs as evidence, even as analysts debate whether these gains have translated into relief for ordinary Ghanaians at the market and fuel pump.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority accuses government of political persecution over Jumah arrest
The Minority in Parliament has condemned the arrest and detention of Maxwell Kofi Jumah by the Economic and Organised Crime Office, describing it as politically motivated and part of a strategy to intimidate the NPP and silence opposition scrutiny. The caucus alleged that an April 14 raid on Jumah's residence in Kumasi violated his constitutional right to privacy and formed part of a deliberate pattern to weaken the opposition party.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Saturday 25 April
RCOMSDEP coordinator describes galamsey fight as holistic approach
The National Coordinator of RCOMSDEP says the Mahama administration's approach to combating illegal mining combines regulation, community engagement, and alternative livelihood programmes, going beyond enforcement to address root causes. The government has brought together civil society and local communities, and as of April 2026, the campaign has intensified with new technological deployments and increased law enforcement operations.
25 April 2026 · Joy Online →