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Tano North

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  1. July 2026

  2. Joy Online

    The Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr Gideon Boako, has rejected claims made by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson that Ghana’s recent economic gains are solely the result of superior economic management. …

    Economic gains are driven by IMF programme not superior economic management – Dr Boako

  3. Joy Online

    … The MPs for Kpando and Tano North also featured among the top performers, each receiving an 88% approval rating. …

    ‘Dangerous and baseless’ – Stephen Amoah slams Global InfoAnalytics MPs performance poll

  4. Joy Online

    … Addressing Parliament on Tuesday, the Tano North MP argued that government should have focused on improving domestic revenue mobilisation instead of financing key investments through additional loans. …

    Government turning to borrowing too soon after IMF programme – Gideon Boako

  5. Joy Online

    … Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, the Tano North MP argued that weak revenue performance has undermined government’s ability to fund essential sectors from domestic resources. …

    Revenue shortfalls forcing government to borrow – Gideon Boako

  6. Joy Online

    … Contributing to debate in Parliament on Tuesday, the Tano North MP argued that weak revenue mobilisation has forced government to scale back spending, including capital investment. …

    Government cut spending after missing revenue targets – Gideon Boako

  7. Joy Online

    The Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee and Tano North MP, Dr Gideon Boako, has argued that the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy should continue to be financed through domestic revenue rather than borrowed funds. …

    Free SHS should be funded with local revenue, not loans — Gideon Boako

  8. Joy Online

    The Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee and Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr Gideon Boako, has criticised the government’s decision to finance secondary education through borrowing, arguing that such an approach demonstrates a lack of commitment to prio …

    Borrowing to fund Free SHS sends wrong signal — Gideon Boako

  9. Joy Online

    … The MPs for Kpando and Tano North also featured among the top performers, each receiving an 88% approval rating. …

    Global Info Analytics MP performance survey ranks Nsawam-Adoagyiri highest, Asene-Manso-Akroso lowest

  10. Joy Online

    Member of Parliament for Tano North, Gideon Boako, has been ranked among the top 10 best-performing legislators in the June 2026 performance ratings conducted by Global InfoAnalytics. …

    Tano North MP Gideon Boako ranked 7th among top 10 performing MPs in June poll

  11. Joy Online

    … Dr Boako, who is also the MP for Tano North, made the claim in a Facebook post on Wednesday, July 15, following the appearance of the Bank of Ghana Governor before Parliament’s Finance Committee. …

    Bawumia’s Gold Purchase Programme behind cedi stability, BoG Governor’s responses show – Gideon Boako
Politics

MP accuses government of imposing increasing tax burden on Ghanaians

The News

Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, has accused the government of preferring to raise taxes rather than address inefficiencies in revenue collection, citing the extension of the Energy Sector Recovery Levy to fuel oil as an example and arguing that issues such as fuel smuggling and tax non-compliance should be addressed through stronger enforcement.

1 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. MP accuses government of imposing increasing tax burden on Ghanaians

    Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, has accused the government of preferring to raise taxes rather than address inefficiencies in revenue collection, citing the extension of the Energy Sector Recovery Levy to fuel oil as an example and arguing that issues such as fuel smuggling and tax non-compliance should be addressed through stronger enforcement.

    1 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. MP warns against giving one party overwhelming parliamentary majority

    Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, cautioned Ghanaians against giving any political party an overwhelming majority in Parliament, arguing that such dominance weakens democratic accountability and makes it difficult for the Minority's concerns to influence policy decisions, particularly on tax-related legislation.

    1 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. MP accuses government of misusing energy levy proceeds

    Deputy Ranking Member Dr Gideon Boako accused the government of failing to use proceeds from the GH¢1 per litre Energy Sector Recovery Levy to settle energy sector debts as intended, citing World Bank findings that the levy was collected but not applied to debt repayment.

    1 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. MP criticises extended energy levy, calls for stronger smuggling enforcement

    Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, has criticised the government's decision to extend the Energy Sector Recovery Levy to fuel oil, arguing that authorities should prioritise tackling smuggling and non-compliance instead of imposing additional taxes. He noted that the World Bank indicated the government failed to use previous levy proceeds to settle energy sector debts as intended.

    1 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 31 July

  1. Parliament approves three digital tax administration deals

    Parliament has approved three digital tax administration agreements aimed at modernising revenue collection and improving tax compliance, despite the Minority Caucus's unanimous rejection, citing concerns about transparency and lack of adequate disclosure.

    31 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Deputy Finance MP disputes government's sole credit for economic recovery

    Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, argues that the government is misrepresenting Ghana's economic turnaround by claiming it results solely from the current administration's management, when the IMF attributes it to a combination of programme implementation, debt restructuring, fiscal consolidation, structural reforms, and favourable external conditions.

    28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 27 July

  1. Boako questions Ghana's 5% inflation claim amid high food prices

    Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, has questioned the credibility of Ghana's reported 5% inflation rate, citing rising food prices including tomatoes selling at GH¢10 in Accra as evidence that ordinary Ghanaians continue to face significant cost-of-living pressures despite official economic indicators.

    27 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. Government borrowing for salaries undermines economy claims, Boako says

    Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, argues that Ghana's economy cannot be described as healthy if it continues borrowing to finance recurrent expenditure such as public sector salaries and the Free Senior High School programme, saying the government's actions contradict its claims of economic recovery.

    27 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Saturday 25 July

  1. Economic growth without jobs deepens frustration—Gideon Boako warns

    Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament's Finance Committee Dr Gideon Boako argued that Ghana's improving macroeconomic indicators will mean little unless they translate into jobs, warning that a growing economy with unemployed youth risks deepening public frustration and widening inequality. He said the ultimate test of economic recovery is whether it improves ordinary Ghanaians' lives through employment, higher incomes and expanded opportunities, not headline growth figures alone.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Gideon Boako questions whether economic recovery improves living conditions

    Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, questions whether Ghana's economic recovery is translating into improved living conditions, noting that while economic indicators show improvement, social realities—rising youth unemployment, pressure on household incomes, high cost of living—tell a different story.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Economic recovery driven by IMF programme, not government management alone

    Tano North MP Dr Gideon Boako rejects Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson's claim that Ghana's recent economic gains result solely from superior economic management, arguing the recovery has largely been driven by the IMF-supported programme and reforms from the previous administration. Boako contends the government deserves credit for maintaining inherited policies, but economic improvements stem from multiple causes—including fiscal consolidation, expenditure rationalisation, and monetary policy tightening—not just current government policies.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Nhyiaeso MP rejects Global InfoAnalytics parliamentary performance poll

    Dr Stephen Amoah, MP for Nhyiaeso, has criticized a parliamentary performance poll by Global InfoAnalytics as "dangerous" and lacking credible basis, arguing that the methodology conflates constituency expectations—such as currency stabilization and roads—with MPs' core functions, and asserting that his own work in the constituency has been substantial.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. MP criticises early return to borrowing after IMF exit

    Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, has questioned government's resumed borrowing less than a year after exiting the IMF programme, arguing the country should have prioritised domestic revenue mobilisation to finance critical investments instead.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Revenue shortfalls force government to borrow for key programmes

    Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee Dr Gideon Boako says persistent revenue shortfalls are compelling the government to borrow to finance critical national programmes, including education. He cited Q1 2026 fiscal data showing shortfalls across multiple revenue sources—VAT 6% below target, NHIS Levy and GETFund each 29.9% below, crude oil 37% below, excise 23% below, and import duties 14% below—arguing that when revenue cannot cover essential expenditure, government must resort to borrowing.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Government cuts spending after Q1 2026 revenue shortfall

    Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, says weak revenue performance forced government to reduce expenditure by 29% in the first quarter of 2026, when revenue fell short by 4.5%, and urges improved revenue mobilisation to fund development without additional borrowing.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Free SHS should be funded with local revenue, not loans

    Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, has argued that the Free SHS policy should be financed through domestic revenue rather than borrowed funds, insisting that improving domestic revenue mobilisation is the most sustainable way to finance the flagship education programme.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. Borrowing for Free SHS sends wrong signal, says MP

    Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, has criticised the government's decision to finance secondary education through borrowing, arguing that education should be funded from domestic revenue rather than loans that would impose future repayment obligations on the country.

    21 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 20 July

  1. Global Info Analytics survey ranks 83 constituency MPs by approval

    A June 2026 performance survey by Global Info Analytics ranked Members of Parliament across 83 constituencies, with Frank Annoh-Dompreh (Nsawam/Adoagyiri) recording 98% approval and George Kwame Aboagye (Asene-Manso-Akroso) recording 9% approval. The survey revealed significant variations in public approval across the country.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Tano North MP Boako ranks seventh in June constituency performance poll

    Member of Parliament for Tano North, Gideon Boako, was ranked seventh among the top 10 best-performing legislators in Global InfoAnalytics' June 2026 performance ratings across 83 constituencies, recording an 88 per cent rating in the "Excellent/Very Good/Good" category.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 15 July

  1. BoG Governor's responses credit Bawumia's gold programme for cedi stability

    Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament's Finance Committee Dr Gideon Boako claims that written responses from the Bank of Ghana Governor to Parliament indicate the Gold Purchase Programme introduced by the previous NPP administration has contributed to the recent stability of the cedi. Boako stated that the Majority prevented the Governor from speaking on camera about the details.

    15 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Majority blocked BoG Governor's on-camera responses, Boako alleges

    Dr Gideon Boako, Member of Parliament for Tano North, has accused the Majority in Parliament of preventing the Bank of Ghana Governor from responding on camera to Minority questions about the Gold Purchase Programme's role in stabilising the cedi, claiming they sought to suppress the Governor's written acknowledgment of the programme's economic contribution.

    15 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 12 July

  1. Tano North MP calls for NPP unity ahead of 2028 elections

    Dr. Gideon Boako, MP for Tano North, has congratulated newly elected NPP constituency executives and called on party members to unite and strengthen party structures ahead of the 2028 general elections.

    12 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Tano North MP praises NPP constituency organiser's grassroots mobilisation

    Dr. Gideon Boako, MP for Tano North, has praised the NPP constituency organiser Kwabena Akufo for his exceptional grassroots mobilisation skills and consistent electoral success, saying his approach focuses on direct engagement with party members rather than social media presence. Dr. Boako congratulated Akufo on beginning his fifth term as constituency organiser, describing him as an example of effective practical grassroots politics.

    12 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 15 June

  1. Child labor in illegal mining, farming drives school dropouts in Tano North

    Authorities in Tano North Municipality report escalating school dropouts linked to children engaged in illegal mining and cocoa farming. Seven of thirteen recently arrested illegal miners were under 18, including five WASSCE exam candidates, and 33 per cent of children in affected communities are involved in hazardous activities.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 25 May

  1. Church of Pentecost launches free medical outreach in Ashanti, Bono

    The Church of Pentecost has launched a free medical outreach expected to treat over a thousand people in Abesewa and environs (Ahafo Ano South East District, Ashanti Region and Tano North, Bono Region) from October 2–18, 2026, in collaboration with partners and involving over 40 medical experts and health professionals.

    25 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 22 May

  1. MP predicts bank charges will rise from June 4

    Gideon Boako, MP for Tano North and Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, has claimed that bank charges in Ghana are expected to increase from June 4, based on ongoing financial and regulatory adjustments within the banking sector.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Banks may reject forex deposits from next month, MP warns

    Dr. Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, has cautioned that commercial banks may begin rejecting certain foreign exchange deposits starting next month, and advised individuals holding foreign currency to deposit them without delay. He attributed the anticipated development to recent policy shifts and adjustments to the Bank of Ghana's cash reserve requirements, though he did not specify which categories of deposits would be affected or cite a formal directive.

    21 May 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. MP warns banks may reject forex deposits from next month

    Dr. Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, has cautioned that commercial banks may soon reject certain foreign exchange deposits and urged individuals holding dollars to deposit them before possible restrictions take effect, citing broader financial sector challenges linked to the Bank of Ghana's revision of the cash reserve ratio on foreign deposits.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. BoG CRR adjustment validates MP's earlier monetary policy critique

    Dr Gideon Boako, Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, says the Bank of Ghana's recent adjustments to the Cash Reserve Ratio vindicate his earlier warning that the central bank's audited financial statements would show significant losses driven by monetary policy changes. He argues the reversal of parts of the CRR framework strengthens his position that policy revisions, rather than "cost of stability," caused the losses.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Boako attributes Bank of Ghana losses to CRR policy changes

    Dr Gideon Boako, Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, attributed the Bank of Ghana's reported financial losses to policy decisions on the Cash Reserve Ratio, particularly changes affecting foreign currency deposits, rather than to what has been described as the "cost of stability."

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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