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Bokpin applauds gov’t IMF stance but warns against complacency – Nsemkeka An economist at the University of Ghana Business School, Professor Godfred Alufar Bokpin, has welcomed the government’s current posture in managing the economy under the IMF programme but has warned against complacency. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Tuesday, May 27, Prof Bokpin noted an encouraging willingness…

Bokpin applauds gov’t IMF stance but warns against complacency – Nsemkeka An economist at the University of Ghana Business School, Professor Godfred Alufar Bokpin, has welcomed the government’s current posture in managing the economy under the IMF programme but has warned against complacency. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Tuesday, May 27, Prof Bokpin noted an encouraging willingness…

Ghana not ready to exit IMF in 2025 – Prof. Bokpin – Nsemkeka Economist and professor of finance, Godfred Alufar Bokpin, has raised red flags about Ghana’s potential premature exit from its IMF programme in late 2025, warning that the country may not be ready to stand on its own feet without the oversight and support. Professor Bokpin voiced strong concerns during a discussion on the Joy FM…

‘Are we sacrificing the environment to save the cedi?’ – Prof. Bokpin quizzes BoG’s gold strategy – Nsemkeka Economist Professor Godfred Bokpin is worried about the environmental cost of cedi stabilisation efforts, calling on the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to clarify whether it is buying gold from responsible sources. Speaking on Newsfile on Saturday, May 17, he said while the recent strengthening of…

‘Cedi’s rally isn’t a blip, but it’s not sustainable,’ says Prof Bokpin – Nsemkeka Economist Professor Godfred Alufar Bokpin has dismissed suggestions that the recent strengthening of the cedi is a mere blip. He, however, warns that without deeper structural reforms and a clear stabilisation policy, the gains may not last. “This is not accidental,” he said. “From the 2025 budget, you can clearly…

‘You’re not powering an 8-Hour economy, but promising 24 Hours?’ – Prof Bokpin on energy sector failures – Nsemkeka Economist Professor Godfred Alufar Bokpin has cast doubt on the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) 24-hour economy proposal, calling it unrealistic in light of ongoing energy challenges. Speaking on Joy News’ Newsfile on Saturday, May 17, he said the country cannot even sustain a…

Energy sector reforms crucial for economic stability – Prof Bokpin – Nsemkeka Economist Prof Godfred Bokpin highlighted critical challenges facing the energy sector. Speaking on Newsfile, he called for urgent structural reforms and private sector participation. The lecturer stressed the unsustainable nature of current electricity distribution, pointing to significant collection losses of…

Because the economy’s fundamentals are bad, investors are looking for large yields Says Bokpin.

Professor Godfred Bokpin, an economist and finance lecturer, attributes the rising yield on Ghana’s foreign bonds to the economy’s bad fundamentals. Ghana’s debt is becoming more distressed, according to Bloomberg, as investors lose patience. It also stated that the country’s dollar bonds had dropped 10% in the last ten days, indicating that investors believe that re-financing debt in the…