Economy
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Former Deputy Finance Minister makes false claims on economy
Full Text During a parliamentary session on February 12, 2025, the former Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for…
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What cutting USAID could mean for Ghana
Recent developments from the United States have raised serious concerns about the future of development assistance in Ghana. Following an…
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Agric Minister’s claim food inflation was 8% in 2016, false
Claim: The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has claimed that food inflation in 2016 was 8%. Verdict: False.…
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Misleading! Information on no salary increment for public sector workers, outdated
Claim: A Facebook user has claimed that the government will not provide salary increments for public sector workers this year. …
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Gideon Boako gives inconsistent electricity tariff increment figures from 2009 to 2015
Claim: Dr Gideon Boako, the Member of Parliament for Tano North, has claimed that electricity tariffs were increased by 7.12%…
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Alan is not in charge of Mahama’s 24-hour Economy Programme
Claim: Multiple claims here, here, and here say Alan Kyerematen, a 2024 independent presidential candidate in Ghana, will spearhead the…
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EXPLAINER: Was TV3 paid ₵6 Billion to make Bawumia unpopular during 2024 elections?
Introduction An account on Facebook, allegedly managed by “Allotey Jacobs,” claimed that TV3 received a payment of ₵6 billion (approximately…
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Reports broadcaster Randy Abbey becomes new GNPC boss, false
Claim: Viral social media claims say President John Mahama has appointed popular journalist Randy Abbey as the Ghana National Petroleum…
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Akufo-Addo’s claim about decline in food prices, false
Claim: Ghana’s president, Nana Akufo-Addo, says that food prices have begun to experience a decline. Verdict: This is false. Inflation…
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Dr Ato Forson’s claim inflation currently stands at 28.3% is false
Claim: Dr Cassiel Ato Forson’s Finance Minister Designate has claimed that inflation currently stands at 28.3%. Verdict: False. Data from…
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