Ghana in Focus: President's address to the nation - Matters arising

Send us Fan MailIn this week's edition of Ghana in Focus we analyse the President of Ghana's address to the nation.  In this address he looked at two specific issues namely COVID 19 and the deal with the IMF.We state that as a result of this address ALL of the remaining COVID 19 restrictions that had been put in place particularly for arrivals at the airport have been removed. For example IT IS NOT mandatory to be vaccinated to come to Ghana, two that one does not need to complete a health declaration  form before coming to Ghana and three that testing at the airport on arrival has been cancelled with immediate effect. Next we analyse the comments made about the recent IMF deal securing US$3 Billion.We pour scorn that the COVID 19 pandemic was the sole reason to justify Ghana going to the Bretton-Woods institution.We identify some of the consequences which the president did not mention in his address that will affect the vast majority of Ghanaian citizens.We also touch on some of the machinations of Ghana defaulting to its biggest creditor, China,We advise that the IMF deal/bailout is NOT the answer to Ghana's economic woes and that the country needs a RESET in its economic strategy to deliver a true economic renaissance that will benefit EVERY Ghanaian. Sponsor a Ghanaian farmer: Grow For Me | Now everyone can farm and trade!Sources:Ghana lifts all COVID-19 travel restrictions for arriving passengers (ghanaweb.com)Ghana lifts COVID-19 restrictions, testing at all points of entry  - Graphic OnlineIMF Warns 'Ghana's High Risk Of Debt Distress (modernghana.com)Ghana’s return to the IMF within three years underscores its deeper economic problems (theconversation.com)Support the showDonate/Support the show:    https://www.buzzsprout.com/1793098/supportWe offer a consultation session for those who wish to relocate to Ghana , do business in Ghana , buy land, buying a property or even starting  business in Ghana.  We offer professional support tailored on your needs and wants. We provide valuable information that can assist you in your relocation like the Ghana card how/where to register your business.We can also signpost you to other agencies that can help in your relocation as well as business and investment opportunities.We charge a rate of US$30 for an hour's consultation or US$20 for a 30 minute consultation briefing. To book your consultation please email [email protected] on Youtube - just look for the Ghana/Afrika in Focus podcast on Youtube and click the notification bell so that every time I upload a new podcast it automatically comes to your feed. Tell your family and friends.