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We expect Finance Minister to be truthful on Ghana’s economic record at budget presentation – Oppong Nkrumah
The Member of Parliament for Ofoase/Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has emphasised the importance of truthfulness during the presentation of the country’s economic record.
Speaking on Joy News, he stated that Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson must be transparent when reporting on the nation’s economic situation.
His remarks come ahead of the much-anticipated budget presentation by Finance Minister Dr Ato Forson, scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
According to him, the economic record of Ghana is not something that can be manipulated for political gain.
“The economic record of this country is not in the mouth of any politician,” he said, stressing the need for consistency and accuracy in the data presented.
Referencing the Ghana Statistical Service, Oppong Nkrumah explained that key institutions like the Bank of Ghana regularly publish updates on the country’s economic performance.
“I understand that this morning, they are working on the latest GDP numbers. The Bank of Ghana and other state institutions continually release Ghana’s economic data, which should form the basis of any economic discussion,” he said.
He further cautioned that the Finance Minister should avoid political pressures to manipulate the economic figures and present an overly optimistic or distorted view of the economy.
“I think the Finance Minister should desist from any invitations from political forces to twist the numbers to paint a more favourable story of the Ghanaian economy than it really is,” he warned.
He also highlighted the potential risks of doing so, noting that it could scare investors away and damage the country’s credibility.
“If he does that, he will not be true to the economic record of the country,” he added.
“What we need to do is to be true to the economy and to build on the successes so far,” he concluded.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
The Ghana Police Service has arrested three (3) suspects in connection with a case of possession of narcotic drugs and engaging in prohibited drug-related activities within the Accra metropolis.
On April 10, 2026, the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector General of Police received intelligence that a group of individuals were planning to engage in the sale of suspected narcotic drugs at Dzorwulu in Accra.
A surveillance operation was mounted and on 11th April 2026, a Police team proceeded to the area and arrested two suspects, Bright Ayivor and Ifeanyi Ijeoba.
The suspects were found in possession of twenty-two (22) compressed substances suspected to be cocaine, which were being prepared for sale to a prospective buyer.
Further interrogation of the suspects led to the identification of a third suspect, Kwabena Botwe as a key figure in the drug trade.
A follow-up operation at Caprice resulted in his arrest after Police mounted surveillance during a planned transaction involving proceeds from the sale of the suspected drugs.
The suspect later led Police to his residence at Greda Estates, where a search resulted in the retrieval of an amount of GHc400,000 and a counting machine.
According to the police, during the operation, he attempted to bribe the arresting officers with an additional GHc420,000, which has been retained as evidence.
All the suspects are currently in Police custody assisting investigations and will be put before the court.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, yesterday April 14, 2026, promoted seven officers of the Tema Regional Police Command to their next ranks for their role in a recent anti-robbery operation in Tema.
The promotions were awarded to officers who responded to a robbery attack on a Mobile Money vendor at Tema Community 5 leading to the shooting of two robbery suspects and the recovery of a firearm, ammunition, and other exhibits.
The officers promoted are Chief Inspector Enoch Nartey Nuer, Inspector Gershon Dekpey; Inspector Prince Asante; No. 45881 Sergeant Lukman Mohammed; No. 49900 Sergeant Eugene Kuudouru; No. 54157 Corporal Jerome Akator; and No. 59882 Lance Corporal Jonathan Sewurah.
The IGP, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the officers on their promotion and commended them for their courage, discipline, and commitment to duty.
The IGP urged the officers to view their promotion as a call to higher responsibility and encouraged all personnel to continue working with dedication and professionalism in the service of the nation.
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