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Seth Terkper

Also known as: Mr Terkper · Mr Seth Terkper

Seth Terkper — Presidential Advisor on the Economy and former Finance Minister, advising on fiscal discipline and diaspora remittances strategy.

2026-05-072026-09-13

In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The sod-cutting ceremony is expected to be attended by the Eastern Regional Minister, Mrs Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey; Presidential Adviser on the Economy, Mr Seth Terkper; Member of Parliament for Yilo Krobo, Dr Albert Tetteh Nyakotey; Yilo Krobo Municipal Chief Executive, Mr Franc

    Somanya residents demand asphalt overlay to protect road investment
  3. August 2026
  4. Joy Online

    Presidential Advisor on the Economy and former Finance Minister, Seth Terkper, has urged Ghana to adopt a more strategic approach to diaspora remittances, arguing that the funds should play a greater role in driving national development and long-term economic transformation.

    Seth Terkper calls for greater use of diaspora remittances to drive Ghana’s development
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    The Economic Adviser to the President, Mr Seth Terkper, has proposed the establishment of a Non-Performing Assets Trust Fund to provide timely financial support to distressed public and private sector organisations and help Ghana withstand future economic shocks.

    Create distress fund to save struggling businesses – Seth Terkper
  6. July 2026
  7. Joy Online

    The Chairman of the UESD Council, Mr Seth Terkper, and the Registrar, Mrs Mary Abena Agyepong, commended Prof Debrah for his contributions to biodiversity conservation and environmental science.

    Science-driven conservation critical to Africa’s sustainable future – Prof Debrah
  8. May 2026
  9. Joy Online

    The six-member committee is being supported by economic advisors, experts and key stakeholders, including Presidential Advisor on the Economy Seth Terkper, representatives of the Ghana Association of Bankers and the Association of Ghana Industries.

    Gov’t to start selling $1bn bond to fund cocoa purchases – BoG
  10. Joy Online

    Speaking at the launch of the Gaming Commission’s 20th anniversary celebration in Accra on Friday, May 15, Presidential Advisor on the Economy Seth Terkper said the regulator must focus not only on industry growth but also on strengthening regulation, revenue mobilisation, and re

    Gov’t directs Gaming Commission to align industry growth with economic transformation agenda
  11. Joy Online

    Economic advisor to President John Mahama, Seth Terkper, has maintained that the government remains committed to maintaining the required fiscal discipline to help fast-track the Bank of Ghana’s recovery.

    We remain committed to maintaining fiscal discipline to fast track BoG’s recovery – Seth Terkper
  12. Joy Online

    Former Finance Minister, Seth Terkper, has defended recent efforts to tighten management of Ghana’s gold sector, arguing that reforms have strengthened the country’s reserves and supported the cedi.

    Ghana’s gold was stabilising other economies – Terkper on BoG loss
  13. Joy Online

    Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper has credited the clean-up of Ghana’s gold marketing system with strengthening the country’s reserves and supporting the recent appreciation of the cedi.

    Gold clean-up helped lift cedi, boost reserves, says Seth Terkper
  14. Joy Online

    Former Finance Minister and government adviser on finance, Seth Terkper, says the current administration inherited a deeply distressed economy, with unpaid debt obligations, high inflation, and severe fiscal pressure.

    Gov’t’s quick action prevented more pressure on BoG when NDC took over – Terkper
Society

Somanya residents urge asphalt overlay for truck-damaged roads

The News

Residents of Yilo and Lower Manya Krobo have called on the Government to include asphalt overlays in road rehabilitation projects, citing heavy truck traffic that causes repeated deterioration. A sod-cutting ceremony for the Somanya-Dodowa trunk road is scheduled for September 5, 2026.

6 September 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 6 September

  1. Somanya residents urge asphalt overlay for truck-damaged roads

    Residents of Yilo and Lower Manya Krobo have called on the Government to include asphalt overlays in road rehabilitation projects, citing heavy truck traffic that causes repeated deterioration. A sod-cutting ceremony for the Somanya-Dodowa trunk road is scheduled for September 5, 2026.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 6 August

  1. Seth Terkper urges strategic use of diaspora remittances for Ghana's development

    Presidential Advisor on the Economy Seth Terkper has called for Ghana to adopt a more strategic approach to diaspora remittances, arguing they should play a greater role in driving national development and economic transformation as access to concessional loans and grants declines. He urged policymakers to look beyond viewing remittances as family support and instead assess how diaspora inflows can stimulate economic growth through housing, entrepreneurship, investment, and skills transfer.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Seth Terkper proposes distress fund for struggling businesses

    Ghana's Economic Adviser to the President has proposed establishing a Non-Performing Assets Trust Fund to provide financial support to distressed public and private sector organisations and help the country withstand future economic shocks, citing recent experiences including banking sector clean-up and sovereign debt challenges.

    5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 6 July

  1. Science-driven conservation critical for Africa's sustainable development

    Professor Edward Wiafe Debrah, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University of Environment and Sustainable Development, has called for science-driven conservation measures and stronger stakeholder collaboration to protect Africa's biodiversity. He warned that continued biodiversity loss and environmental degradation threaten the continent's food security, climate resilience, public health, water resources and economic growth.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 29 May

  1. Bank of Ghana to raise $1bn bond for 2026/27 cocoa purchases

    The Governor of the Bank of Ghana has announced that cocoa purchases for the 2026/27 crop season will be financed through $1 billion to be raised from the domestic bond market, part of efforts to strengthen Ghana's cocoa financing system and reduce dependence on foreign borrowing.

    29 May 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 17 May

  1. Government directs Gaming Commission to align growth with economic agenda

    The government has called on the Gaming Commission of Ghana to ensure the gaming industry's expansion contributes to the country's broader economic transformation agenda, focusing on regulation, revenue, and responsible gaming practices.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 8 May

  1. Government committed to fiscal discipline for Bank of Ghana recovery

    Economic advisor Seth Terkper says the government remains committed to maintaining fiscal discipline to help fast-track the Bank of Ghana's recovery and ensure it can perform its functions as lender of last resort. The Bank of Ghana posted an operating loss of GH¢15.6 billion for 2025, up from GH¢9.4 billion in 2024, with negative equity rising from GH¢58.62 billion to GH¢93.82 billion.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Terkper defends gold reforms as stabilizing reserves and cedi

    Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper has defended recent efforts to tighten management of Ghana's gold sector, arguing that reforms strengthened the country's reserves and supported the cedi. He linked the policy response to deliberate moves to rebuild external reserves and described the effort as "sanitisation of the marketing of gold."

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Gold marketing clean-up strengthened reserves, supported cedi appreciation

    Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper credits Ghana's gold marketing system clean-up with strengthening the country's reserves and supporting the recent appreciation of the cedi. He argues the reforms reduced leakages and weak controls in the sector, delivering significant gains despite not being perfect.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 7 May

  1. Finance minister defended swift action on inherited economic crisis

    Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper said the current administration inherited a deeply distressed economy with unpaid debt obligations, high inflation, and severe fiscal pressure, and that quick government intervention was necessary to stabilise public finances and reduce pressure on the central bank.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

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