Also known as: Professor Isaac Boadi · Professor Boadi · Prof Boadi · Issac Boadi · Prof. Issac Boadi · Professor Isaac Boadi of UPSA · Prof Isaac Boadi
Executive Director of the Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy, economist critiquing Ghana's fiscal and governance performance.
… It is a state-owned entity responsible for holding Ghana’s strategic fuel reserves and maintaining the national network of depots and pipelines,” the Institute said in a statement read at a press conference in Accra by its Executive Director, Prof. Isaac Boadi. …
… Executive Director of IERPP, Professor Isaac Boadi, said the proposed legislation could have implications for the management of Ghana’s strategic fuel reserves and the country’s broader fuel security. …
… But Dr Atuahene believes the figures must be examined beyond the headline profit. “As Professor Isaac Boadi of UPSA said, I look at it, and he called it a miracle. …
… However, Dr Atuahene says the figures should be examined more closely before being interpreted as evidence of significant operational efficiency. “As Professor Isaac Boadi of UPSA said, I look at it, and he called it a miracle. …
… He said the recent improvement in SOE profitability should not be viewed in isolation, arguing that the figures do not necessarily reflect genuine operational efficiency. “As Professor Isaac Boadi of UPSA said, I look at it, and he called it a miracle. …
The Dean of the Faculty of Finance and Accounting at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Prof Isaac Boadi, has questioned the credibility of a recent report on the financial performance of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs). …
… Dr Atuahene said the sustainability of such gains must be questioned, particularly if the cedi begins to depreciate. “As Professor Isaac Boadi of UPSA said, I look at it, and he called it a miracle. …
… The law does not merely require GoldBod to upload reports; it requires meaningful public access to them,” the IERPP said in the statement signed by its Executive Director, Prof. Isaac Boadi. …
The Institute for Economic Research and Public Policy has cautioned Parliament against passing the National Petroleum Authority Bill 2026 in its current form, arguing that provisions giving the NPA and sector minister greater control could weaken BOST and threaten close to 50% of its 658 staff positions. IERPP cited BOST's strong 2025 performance—with total revenue rising 189% to GH¢3.841bn—as evidence the entity should not be compromised.
The Institute for Economic Research and Public Policy has cautioned Parliament against passing the National Petroleum Authority Bill 2026 in its current form, arguing that provisions giving the NPA and sector minister greater control could weaken BOST and threaten close to 50% of its 658 staff positions. IERPP cited BOST's strong 2025 performance—with total revenue rising 189% to GH¢3.841bn—as evidence the entity should not be compromised.
The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy has called on government and Parliament to withdraw the proposed National Petroleum Authority Bill, arguing it could undermine BOST's mandate for managing Ghana's strategic fuel reserves and citing inadequate stakeholder consultation.
University professor Isaac Boadi has questioned Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's recent praise of public institutions under the current administration, arguing that the Chief Justice must be seen as an ultimate symbol of neutrality and impartiality in Ghana's constitutional democracy.
Ghana's State-Owned Enterprises posted a combined net profit after tax of GH¢19.80 billion in 2025, a sharp turnaround from a GH¢2.25 billion loss in 2024, but a Banking and Corporate Governance Consultant argues the gains reflect foreign-exchange performance and reduced finance costs rather than improved operational efficiency.
Banking and Corporate Governance Consultant Dr Richmond Atuahene has cautioned that Ghana's improving State-Owned Enterprise finances could face severe pressure if the cedi depreciates, warning that much of the recent profit gains stem from foreign exchange gains rather than operational efficiency.
A Banking and Corporate Governance Consultant has warned that Ghana's state-owned enterprises carry a GH¢282 billion debt burden that poses a major threat to economic stability, arguing that recent profit improvements may not reflect genuine operational efficiency but rather foreign exchange gains.
The Dean of the Faculty of Finance and Accounting at UPSA has questioned the credibility of the State Interests and Governance Authority's recent report on state-owned enterprises, citing major inconsistencies in figures for other state enterprises — the report lists figures ranging from ¢2.4 billion to ¢11 billion in different sections.
The Dean of UPSA's Faculty of Finance and Accounting has questioned the credibility of a report on state-owned enterprises' financial performance, citing inconsistencies in the figures presented. He highlighted ECG's rising liabilities (¢82.3 billion from above ¢70 billion in 2024) and noted that financial challenges extend to other state entities including the Ghana Gold Board.
Banking consultant Dr Richmond Atuahene argues that recent rises in banking sector profits are largely attributable to foreign exchange gains rather than operational efficiency, cautioning that sustainability is questionable if the cedi depreciates.
The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy has alleged that the Ghana Gold Board removed its quarterly trading reports from its website, potentially breaching Section 42 of the Ghana Gold Board Act which requires publication of reports on operations, revenue, contracts and expenditure. IERPP is demanding explanations for the removal and wants both original and revised report versions published with change explanations.
The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy has welcomed Ghana's US$2.62 billion in Foreign Direct Investment in 2025, but warns that the nation cannot overlook estimated losses of US$1.7 billion (GH¢22 billion) under the Domestic Gold Purchase Program, which represents about 65% of the reported FDI inflows.
The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy has called for consistency in enforcing laws governing political speech, warning that selective application could undermine freedom of expression. The institute questioned whether criminal sanctions should be the primary response to political commentary, citing Ghana's history of harsh personal attacks on both major political parties that did not all result in prosecution.
The Executive Director of the Institute of Economic Research has rejected government proposals to extend Ghana's presidential term from four to five years, arguing the move would weaken democratic accountability and leave the country vulnerable to prolonged poor governance, though he supports proposed changes to presidential age limits.
Prof. Isaac Boadi says reducing public expenditure does not equal genuine economic savings unless unspent capital is redirected into productive investments. He also questioned the government's accountability for the 24-Hour Economy Initiative, noting that approximately GHC 110 million has been spent with little verifiable output, and warned of looming debt service challenges if revenue shortfalls persist.
Professor Isaac Boadi, Dean of the Faculty of Accounting and Finance at UPSA, has warned that while the 2026 Mid-Year Budget shows improvements in macroeconomic indicators, job creation must be central to Ghana's economic recovery agenda if livelihoods are to improve. He noted that revenue performance fell short of half-year targets and expressed concern that the budget emphasizes inflation, debt sustainability, reserves, and GDP growth while paying little attention to employment opportunities.
The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy says Ghana's recent economic gains—including a lower debt-to-GDP ratio (41.5% by January 2026), reduced inflation (3.2% in March 2026), and currency appreciation—may not reflect genuine fiscal space, as the state must meet existing obligations while investing and responding to shocks. According to Executive Director Prof. Isaac Boadi, some improvements such as the debt-ratio decline were partly driven by GDP rebasing rather than stronger fiscal fundamentals.
The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy has awarded President John Mahama's administration a below-average score of 4.9 out of 10 for its performance in 2025, citing weak infrastructure spending (0.9% capital expenditure), energy, industry, manufacturing, governance, and social service delivery as key factors in the lower rating.
According to the 2025 Auditor-General's Report, ten District Assemblies across ten regions collected GH¢106,358,608.73 in Internally Generated Funds but spent only GH¢2,431,064.85 on capital projects, falling GH¢18,840,656.45 short of the legally required 20 per cent allocation to roads, water, healthcare, and schools.
Ghana's government is spending faster than it is collecting revenue, with cumulative total revenue and grants reaching only 3.6% of GDP and tax revenue at 3.0% of GDP by end of March 2026, against total government expenditure of 3.9% of GDP, making new taxes in the mid-year budget likely.
The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy has raised alarm over what it says are massive revenue leakages in Ghana's petroleum sector, reporting that more than 200 million litres of fuel cannot be accounted for between 2020 and 2025, resulting in tax revenue losses exceeding GH¢600 million. The institute cites weak monitoring systems at ports and throughout the petroleum distribution chain and calls for stricter enforcement, including real-time fuel tracking systems.