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Ghana Has Gone Essentially Bankrupt: New York Times. by FreeStuffsNG: 3:35pm On Sep 19, 2023
Ghana has gone essentially bankrupt: New York Times.

“The government is essentially bankrupt,” stated the report. “It was the 17th time Ghana has been compelled to turn to the fund since it gained independence in 1957.”

WALE AGBEDE • SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The Ghanaian government has gone bankrupt after failing to pay billions of dollars it owed foreign creditors last December, according to a report by The New York Times.

President Nana Akufo-Addo’s government “had no choice but to agree to a $3 billion loan from the lender of last resort, the International Monetary Fund,” noted the paper, underpinning Ghana’s fall into dire financial straits, with government entities owing billions to contractors and facing a mounting debt crisis.

Emmanuel Cherry, the chief executive of an association of Ghanaian construction companies, recently revealed that government back payments to contractors amounted to a staggering 15 billion cedis, approximately $1.3 billion, before interest, said the media outlet, pointing out that the financial crisis has had far-reaching consequences, with many contractors laying off workers, exacerbating the country’s unemployment problem.

The Ghanaian government reportedly owes independent power producers $1.58 billion and faces the threat of nationwide blackouts.

“The government is essentially bankrupt,” stated the report. “It was the 17th time Ghana has been compelled to turn to the fund since it gained independence in 1957. This latest crisis was partly prompted by the havoc of the coronavirus pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and higher food and fuel prices.”

At the upcoming United Nations General Assembly, the growing debt load for developing nations, estimated to exceed $200 billion, would be a significant topic of discussion as the IMF presented a comprehensive rescue plan to address Ghana’s debt, reining spending, increasing revenue, and protecting the most vulnerable populations while negotiating with foreign creditors.

In 2015, Ghana received IMF assistance and quickly rebounded, becoming one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. The country invested in infrastructure and education and is trying to clean up its banking industry.

The report acknowledged that the recent IMF loan helped stabilise the economy by curbing currency fluctuations and restoring some confidence. Although inflation remains above 40 per cent, it has decreased from its peak of 54 per cent in January.

Tsidi Tsikata, a senior fellow at the African Center for Economic Transformation in Accra, cited in the report, stated that the IMF’s blueprint addresses critical issues but questions whether Ghana will avoid similar financial woes.

https://gazettengr.com/ghana-has-gone-essentially-bankrupt-new-york-times/
Mynd44 nlfpmod

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Re: Ghana Has Gone Essentially Bankrupt: New York Times. by FreeStuffsNG: 3:36pm On Sep 19, 2023
Ghana has far far bigger problems yet Ghana trends with Sarkodie-Yvonne Nelson aborted pregnancy and Onions scarcity

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Re: Ghana Has Gone Essentially Bankrupt: New York Times. by duro4chang(m): 3:47pm On Sep 19, 2023
Here the headless mob will claim that Ghana's economy is better than Nigerian. What an irony.

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Re: Ghana Has Gone Essentially Bankrupt: New York Times. by BloomingDale(f): 3:50pm On Sep 19, 2023
Ordinary $3billion. Just one private individual for Nigeria fit pay that money.

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Re: Ghana Has Gone Essentially Bankrupt: New York Times. by Acekidc4(m): 3:55pm On Sep 19, 2023
No Wahala Na 🙄 They should put the Country up for Sale. Nigeria go buy am!!

This is the same Ghana Saboteurs will be Claiming is better than Nigeria!! Rubbish 🤨

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Re: Ghana Has Gone Essentially Bankrupt: New York Times. by happney65: 3:59pm On Sep 19, 2023
FreeStuffsNG:
Ghana has far far bigger problems yet Ghana trends with Sarkodie-Yvonne Nelson aborted pregnancy and Onions scarcity

grin cheesy cheesy
Re: Ghana Has Gone Essentially Bankrupt: New York Times. by gaby(m): 4:09pm On Sep 19, 2023
Oh Charlie...

Kakara Kakara why.....

Nigerian don "Banku" already e remain to "Rupt" so, you aren't alone Charleee

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Re: Ghana Has Gone Essentially Bankrupt: New York Times. by Zonefree(m): 4:09pm On Sep 19, 2023
FreeStuffsNG:
Ghana has far far bigger problems yet Ghana trends with Sarkodie-Yvonne Nelson aborted pregnancy and Onions scarcity
Is onions scarcity not part of the reasons they're essentially bankrupt?

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Re: Ghana Has Gone Essentially Bankrupt: New York Times. by oz4real83(m): 4:16pm On Sep 19, 2023
The only area where Ghana is better than Nigeria is the area of stable electricity, every other area is zero embarassed. For those that believe that the cedi is bigger than the naira, you must be deceiving yourself, a bag of satchet water here in Benin city costs an average of N300 while it costs over a N1000 in cedi-terms in Ghana shocked

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Re: Ghana Has Gone Essentially Bankrupt: New York Times. by FreeStuffsNG: 4:25pm On Sep 19, 2023
Zonefree:

Is onions scarcity not part of the reasons they're essentially bankrupt?
Hell No sir!
Re: Ghana Has Gone Essentially Bankrupt: New York Times. by jaeyking(m): 4:30pm On Sep 19, 2023
shocked
Na the same Ghana wey Una say better pass Nigeria

Make I no laugh sha

If not for useless leaders and greedy citizens
No African country comes close to us in terms of Wealth and man power

We for dey drag with world powers

But western countries know that once Africa wakes up they stand no chance against us

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Re: Ghana Has Gone Essentially Bankrupt: New York Times. by DaChosenOne: 4:51pm On Sep 19, 2023
oz4real83:
The only area where Ghana is better than Nigeria is the area of stable electricity, every other area is zero embarassed. For those that believe that the cedi is bigger than the naira, you must be deceiving yourself, a bag of satchet water here in Benin city costs an average of N300 while it costs over a N1000 in cedi-terms in Ghana shocked

No Muslims terrorising in Ghana too. No Boko Haram, Sharia Law and other Muslim bullshyt in Ghana. Ghana is safer than Nigeria.

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Re: Ghana Has Gone Essentially Bankrupt: New York Times. by BoldBrainz(m): 5:06pm On Sep 19, 2023
duro4chang:
Here the headless mob will claim that Ghana's economy is better than Nigerian. What an irony.

Is it not the same Ghana you APC supporters were using as a comparative yardstick, claiming that their economy is recovering since they carried out redenomination of their currency?

Now you're suddenly twisting the words of your congregation so some of us don't come to remind you of your folly while you were drumming support for the Nigerian government's proposed plan to do same?

Omoh, una be the actual face of double standards and deceit for this life, gaskiya!

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Re: Ghana Has Gone Essentially Bankrupt: New York Times. by duro4chang(m): 5:09pm On Sep 19, 2023
BoldBrainz:


Is it not the same Ghana you APC supporters were using as a comparative yardstick, claiming that their economy is recovering since they carried out redenomination of their currency?

Now you're suddenly twisting the words of your congregation so some of us don't come to remind you of your folly while you were drumming support for the Nigerian government's proposed plan to do same?

Omoh, una be the actual face of double standards and deceit for this life, gaskiya!
E pain you?

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Re: Ghana Has Gone Essentially Bankrupt: New York Times. by BoldBrainz(m): 5:13pm On Sep 19, 2023
duro4chang:
E pain you?

My brother, even if Nigeria collapses today, I'll simply pack a backpack, pick up my passport and hit the nearest African country, then access my domiciliary account from there and be gone. That we seek to contribute opinions to online contents doesn't mean we're emotionally invested in these things.

Your naira is 970 to a dollar as we speak. Diesel is over 1K. There's no light, no fuel, no security, no money, food is almost unaffordable for a lot of Nigerians, and your prime concern is the state of my emotions?

You amuse me.

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Re: Ghana Has Gone Essentially Bankrupt: New York Times. by duro4chang(m): 5:15pm On Sep 19, 2023
BoldBrainz:


My brother, even if Nigeria collapses today, I'll simply pack a backpack, pick up my passport and hit the nearest African country, then access my domiciliary account from there and be gone. That we seek to contribute opinions to online contents doesn't mean we're emotionally invested in these things.

Your naira is 970 to a dollar as we speak. Diesel is over 1K. There's no light, no fuel, no security, no money, food is almost unaffordable for a lot of Nigerians, and your prime concern is the state of my emotions?

You amuse me.
You had better do now. Who cares?
Re: Ghana Has Gone Essentially Bankrupt: New York Times. by BoldBrainz(m): 5:21pm On Sep 19, 2023
duro4chang:
You had better do now. Who cares?

Smh.
The mindsets some of you waltz around with are quite pitiable.

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Re: Ghana Has Gone Essentially Bankrupt: New York Times. by Resees: 5:31pm On Sep 19, 2023
BoldBrainz:


Smh.
The mindsets some of you waltz around with are quite pitiable.

You get time for that slowpoke. They will suffer and cough out bloods bunch of nitwits.

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Re: Ghana Has Gone Essentially Bankrupt: New York Times. by Donaldoni: 5:36pm On Sep 19, 2023
Chai

We Nigerians should be grateful
Re: Ghana Has Gone Essentially Bankrupt: New York Times. by duro4chang(m): 6:15pm On Sep 19, 2023
BoldBrainz:


Smh.
The mindsets some of you waltz around with are quite pitiable.
You are wasting your time, just rush out as you said
Re: Ghana Has Gone Essentially Bankrupt: New York Times. by Bakrabas: 9:35pm On Sep 19, 2023
DaChosenOne:


No Muslims terrorising in Ghana too. No Boko Haram, Sharia Law and other Muslim bullshyt in Ghana. Ghana is safer than Nigeria.

Lest you forget to mention the following: No Christian IPOB in Ghana, No Christian dominated region Unknown gunmen , No Simon Ekpa bullshit , No C.A.N of shame and other Zion army in Ghana. Ode oponu

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Re: Ghana Has Gone Essentially Bankrupt: New York Times. by TANID(m): 4:47am On Sep 20, 2023
duro4chang:
Here the headless mob will claim that Ghana's economy is better than Nigerian. What an irony.
Re: Ghana Has Gone Essentially Bankrupt: New York Times. by Jjhunt(m): 5:32am On Sep 20, 2023
oz4real83:
The only area where Ghana is better than Nigeria is the area of stable electricity, every other area is zero embarassed. For those that believe that the cedi is bigger than the naira, you must be deceiving yourself, a bag of satchet water here in Benin city costs an average of N300 while it costs over a N1000 in cedi-terms in Ghana shocked
i can attest to this am currently in Ghana
Re: Ghana Has Gone Essentially Bankrupt: New York Times. by zoedew: 7:32am On Sep 20, 2023
FreeStuffsNG:
Ghana has gone essentially bankrupt: New York Times.

“The government is essentially bankrupt,” stated the report. “It was the 17th time Ghana has been compelled to turn to the fund since it gained independence in 1957.”

WALE AGBEDE • SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The Ghanaian government has gone bankrupt after failing to pay billions of dollars it owed foreign creditors last December, according to a report by The New York Times.

President Nana Akufo-Addo’s government “had no choice but to agree to a $3 billion loan from the lender of last resort, the International Monetary Fund,” noted the paper, underpinning Ghana’s fall into dire financial straits, with government entities owing billions to contractors and facing a mounting debt crisis.

Emmanuel Cherry, the chief executive of an association of Ghanaian construction companies, recently revealed that government back payments to contractors amounted to a staggering 15 billion cedis, approximately $1.3 billion, before interest, said the media outlet, pointing out that the financial crisis has had far-reaching consequences, with many contractors laying off workers, exacerbating the country’s unemployment problem.

The Ghanaian government reportedly owes independent power producers $1.58 billion and faces the threat of nationwide blackouts.

“The government is essentially bankrupt,” stated the report. “It was the 17th time Ghana has been compelled to turn to the fund since it gained independence in 1957. This latest crisis was partly prompted by the havoc of the coronavirus pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and higher food and fuel prices.”

At the upcoming United Nations General Assembly, the growing debt load for developing nations, estimated to exceed $200 billion, would be a significant topic of discussion as the IMF presented a comprehensive rescue plan to address Ghana’s debt, reining spending, increasing revenue, and protecting the most vulnerable populations while negotiating with foreign creditors.

In 2015, Ghana received IMF assistance and quickly rebounded, becoming one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. The country invested in infrastructure and education and is trying to clean up its banking industry.

The report acknowledged that the recent IMF loan helped stabilise the economy by curbing currency fluctuations and restoring some confidence. Although inflation remains above 40 per cent, it has decreased from its peak of 54 per cent in January.

Tsidi Tsikata, a senior fellow at the African Center for Economic Transformation in Accra, cited in the report, stated that the IMF’s blueprint addresses critical issues but questions whether Ghana will avoid similar financial woes.

https://gazettengr.com/ghana-has-gone-essentially-bankrupt-new-york-times/
Mynd44 nlfpmod

I always knew Ghana was bound to end up this way. The West will always rest nations who are wholly dependent on them. Best to be home grown but corruption has killed the typical African.
Re: Ghana Has Gone Essentially Bankrupt: New York Times. by udomonday: 9:48am On Sep 20, 2023
The kind of money I see here is pocket money for a lot of Nigerian politicians.

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Re: Ghana Has Gone Essentially Bankrupt: New York Times. by DaChosenOne: 11:16am On Sep 20, 2023
Bakrabas:


Lest you forget to mention the following: No Christian IPOB in Ghana, No Christian dominated region Unknown gunmen , No Simon Ekpa bullshit , No C.A.N of shame and other Zion army in Ghana. Ode oponu

Stupidity.

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Re: Ghana Has Gone Essentially Bankrupt: New York Times. by motayoayinde: 9:03pm On Sep 21, 2023
DaChosenOne:


No Muslims terrorising in Ghana too. No Boko Haram, Sharia Law and other Muslim bullshyt in Ghana. Ghana is safer than Nigeria.

UKRAINE AND RUSSIA WHICH ARE AT EACH OTHER'S THROATS AND THREATENING WORLD PEACE MUST BE MUSLIM COUNTRIES THEN.

ISLAMOPHOBE.
Re: Ghana Has Gone Essentially Bankrupt: New York Times. by baralatie(m): 5:23am On Sep 23, 2023
Cedi will be devalued to cated for that loan
Re: Ghana Has Gone Essentially Bankrupt: New York Times. by Rossikk(m): 11:10pm On Sep 23, 2023
udomonday:
The kind of money I see here is pocket money for a lot of Nigerian politicians.

Honestly. Ghana is just a small country. Dem no get money.

They should put aside their pride and visit Otedola or Dangote, or even Orji Uzor Kalu to lend them a couple billion dollars.

Instead of all this embarrassment from IMF, World bank and others.

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Re: Ghana Has Gone Essentially Bankrupt: New York Times. by Wizzzzmike: 11:57am On Sep 24, 2023
Rossikk:


Honestly. Ghana is just a small country. Dem no get money.

They should put aside their pride and visit Otedola or Dangote, or even Orji Uzor Kalu to lend them a couple billion dollars.

Instead of all this embarrassment from IMF, World bank and others.

Nigeria is the poverty capital of the world. Tell those ppl to use the billions to feed starving Nigerians

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Re: Ghana Has Gone Essentially Bankrupt: New York Times. by Rossikk(m): 2:18pm On Sep 24, 2023
Wizzzzmike:


Nigeria is the poverty capital of the world. Tell those ppl to use the billions to feed starving Nigerians

Moro.n with no brain. “Poverty capital” simply means more poor people by virtue of high population of a developing country.

On the whole, Nigerians are far more prosperous than Ghanaians.

If you need to go crawling to the IMF for just a couple billion dollars, you clearly need emergency help.

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