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Martin Kpebu calls for Ato Forson or Okudzeto Ablakwa to lead NDC
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Martin Kpebu Backs Forson or Ablakwa as NDC Flagbearer

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has publicly thrown his support behind a younger generation of leaders to take charge of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) after President John Dramani Mahama’s final term. Speaking on JoyPrime TV’s Prime Morning Show on Wednesday, Kpebu said the party must begin a deliberate transition toward youthful leadership, naming Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa as his preferred choices. “If we are doing wishes, then undoubtedly, Ato Forson should go or Okudzeto. For the young persons, it is our turn generally to take over,” he stated. Kpebu argued that the party’s senior figures have had their opportunity and that the next phase of the NDC’s evolution requires fresh energy, new ideas, and leaders who can connect more directly with a changing electorate. “If old people have tried, it […]

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Fitch Upgrades Ghana’s Credit Rating to ‘B–’ After Debt‑Restructuring Gains

Key Highlights Fitch Ratings upgraded Ghana’s long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating from “Restricted Default” to “B–”, with a Stable outlook, citing normalized relations with external creditors. The agency expects Ghana to complete its external debt restructuring by end‑2025, following its $13.1 billion Eurobond restructuring in October 2024. 1. What Drove the Upgrade Successful stabilization of relations with most commercial and bilateral creditors—including a $5.1 billion bilateral deal sealed in January 2025. Ghana's fiscal discipline under Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson has driven a decline in public debt-to-GDP from ~93% in 2022 to a projected 60% in 2025–26. 2. Macroeconomic Improvements Underlined Inflation fell from over 50% in early 2023 to 18.4% in May 2025, and is forecasted to decline further to around 15% by year-end, and 10% by 2026. Rationalization of the Exchange Rate and firming of the Ghana cedi have supported […]

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Mahama Government’s Net Borrowing Stands at GH₵7.1bn – Finance Minister

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has revealed that the Mahama administration has received GH₵89.7 billion in Treasury Bill bids since assuming office on January 10, 2025. Of this amount, GH₵59.5 billion was accepted—mostly to roll over inherited debt—while GH₵30.2 billion worth of bids were rejected.Dr. Forson clarified that the government’s net borrowing stands at GH₵7.1 billion, mainly as a buffer for servicing debts from the previous administration of Nana Akufo-Addo and Dr. Bawumia. He emphasized that “actual debt accumulation under the Mahama government is virtually zero.”The Finance Minister highlighted a significant decline in the 91-day Treasury Bill rate, which dropped from 28.34% to 20.79% within 50 days, attributing it to improved investor confidence under the current leadership.

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Ato Forson Urges NDC to Uphold Integrity and Accountability in Government.

Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the incoming majority leader in Ghana’s next parliament, has called on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to prioritize integrity, probity, and accountability as it prepares to form the new government. Speaking during parliament’s first sitting post the December 7 elections, Dr. Forson emphasized the importance of people-centered policies that place the needs of Ghanaians above political interests.In his address, he warned against repeating the mistakes of the outgoing Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration. "We cannot be like this NPP government," he said, urging the NDC to act with transparency and avoid serving the elite and their associates. He stressed that the incoming government must focus on delivering policies that benefit ordinary Ghanaians.

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