The Member of Parliament for Tano North and Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Gideon Boako, has accused the Majority in Parliament of preventing the public from hearing what he described as an important admission by the Governor of the Bank of Ghana rega …
The Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr. Gideon Boako, has congratulated the newly elected constituency executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Tano North, urging them to work together to strengthen the party’s structures ahead of the 2028 general elections. …
The Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr. Gideon Boako, has praised the constituency organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwabena Akufo, for his exceptional grassroots mobilisation skills and consistent success in internal party elections. …
Authorities in the Tano North Municipality of the Ahafo region are raising alarm over the escalating rates of school dropouts linked to illegal mining and cocoa farming in the municipality. …
… hotograph of leaders of the church and nananom of Abesewa after the launch THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST has launched a free medical outreach to treat various diseases affecting people of Abesewa and its environs in the Ahafo Ano South East District in the Ashanti Region and Tano North …
The Member of Parliament for Tano North and Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Gideon Boako, has claimed that bank charges in Ghana are expected to increase from June 4, following recent developments within the country’s banking sector. …
… Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee and Member of Parliament for Tano North, has cautioned that some commercial banks may soon begin rejecting certain foreign exchange deposits, urging individuals holding dollars to consider depositing them befor …
The Member of Parliament for Tano North and Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Gideon Boako, says recent adjustments to the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) by the Bank of Ghana have vindicated his earlier position on the impact of monetary policy decisions on the Bank’ …
The Member of Parliament for Tano North and Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Gideon Boako, has attributed the reported financial losses of the Bank of Ghana to policy decisions involving the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR), particularly changes affecting foreign curr …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."