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Gideon Boako credits NPP for foundations of single digit inflation
Member of Parliament for Tano North and Spokesperson to Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia, Gideon Boako has argued that Ghana’s current single-digit inflation is possible because of policy measures put in place by the former New Patriotic Party administration.
Addressing Parliament, Mr Boako explained that by April 2014, the Government of Ghana had signed a Standard Credit Facility Agreement with the IMF which introduced macro-fiscal programs aimed at reducing inflation.
He noted that the plan, which was communicated by both the IMF and the Bank of Ghana, was structured to bring inflation down to single digits by the end of 2025.
He stated that the current administration only continued the program that was already in place and is now benefiting from it.
He added that officials of the previous government should be proud that their policies have contributed to the current inflation achievement.
Mr Boako however expressed worry over what he described as the tools used by the present government to push inflation down.
He warned that these tools could affect the wider economy and ordinary citizens.
He identified two measures he believes were used in 2025 to support the single-digit inflation.
The first was “sterilization” by the Bank of Ghana, which he explained as a monetary mechanism that withdraws money from the public and channels it back into the central bank.
He argued that this reduces disposable income and affects household consumption.
The second measure, he explained, was what he called excessive fiscal consolidation by the Ministry of Finance, anchored on delayed payments and what he described as arrests intended to present a good public image.
Mr Boako referenced paragraph 248 of the budget statement, which outlines intensified open market operations by the Bank of Ghana in line with its disinflation goals. The document notes limits placed on net domestic assets through higher stabilization and reduced claims on government.
He highlighted the minister’s report that 62 billion cedis was involved in this process and cautioned that the economic impact of these actions must be examined closely.
By: Jacob Aggrey
AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine has broken ground on a modern 1,500-seater multipurpose assembly hall and a secured main gatehouse for New Edubiase Senior High School, in the Adansi South District.
The project, being executed by local contractor AA Engineering and Construction, is expected to be completed within 17 months and forms part of the Mine’s 10-Year Socio-Economic Development Plan (SEDP) — a strategic framework for delivering sustainable development in its host communities.
Beyond the expansive assembly hall, the facility will house a fully integrated administrative complex featuring a dedicated sound room, a 16-seater staff eatery, and suites for the Headmaster and Assistant Headmaster, a bursar’s office, an 18-seater conference room, a 24-seater staff common room, six faculty office spaces and ancillary stores and washrooms.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, the Mine’s Director of Sustainability Management, Edmund Oduro Agyei, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to improving educational outcomes in host communities through impactful and sustainable investments.
The Edubiasehene, Guahyia Oduropanin Birikorang, commended the Mine for the investment, saying the project demonstrated that the company’s development agenda extended well beyond its immediate operational areas.
The Headmaster of New Edubiase SHS, Mr Christopher Appiah Mensah, described the intervention as timely and transformative, noting it would address longstanding infrastructure deficits, improve conditions for teaching and learning, and create adequate space for academic and social gatherings.
“This will greatly enhance administrative efficiency and improve the overall welfare of both staff and students,” he said.
The facility is also expected to boost the school’s capacity to host national examinations and major events, and strengthen its standing as a centre of academic excellence within the district.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
Stakeholders have been urged to help raise awareness and eliminate the stigma often associated with clubfoot, a treatable condition which occurs in children.
Parents are to seek early treatment for the condition while policymakers strengthen support for early detection, disability inclusion, and child health services in the country.
Clubfoot is a condition present at birth in which one or both feet are twisted inward and downward. If left untreated, experts say a child may face lifelong challenges with walking, which could affect education, employment, and social inclusion.
In Ghana, an estimated 1,000 babies are said to be born with clubfoot every year.
In commemoration of the World Clubfoot Day, marked on June 3 every year, stakeholders create awareness about the condition and, among other things, celebrate the dedication of health professionals who ensure children receive treatment.
In a release copied to the Ghana News Agency, Nana Afua Adutwumwaa Adjetey, Programme Manager, Ghana Clubfoot Programme, noted that many families were unaware of the free treatment available for the condition in Ghana. 
She observed that the lack of awareness continued to delay treatment for children who could have received prompt and life-changing care at no cost.
Treatment, she said, was provided free of charge for children under age five at Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG–Hope Walks) partner clinics across the country.
More than 9,000 children born with clubfoot had received treatment and care through the programme over the past 18 years.
“The treatment follows the internationally recognised Ponseti Method, which uses a series of gentle casts to gradually correct the position of the foot, followed by a brace to maintain correction and prevent relapse. When treatment begins early, success rates are extremely high,” Madam Adjetey explained.
“For many children, the journey begins with a health worker who identifies clubfoot at birth and makes a referral. A few moments of observation can change the course of a child’s life forever.”
“Clubfoot is not a curse; it is not caused by wrongdoing…it is a medical condition that can be treated successfully. Families should never feel ashamed to seek help.”
The Programme Manager said children born with the condition deserved equal opportunities, dignity, and inclusion, and called on communities to support parents rather than “judge them.” -GNA
