Live fact-checking of the 2027 budget presentation by the Minister of Finance
The Minister of Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, today, November 12, 2026, is presenting the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy...
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Economy
FALSE: NPA CEO Edudzi claims dollar hit GH¢17.20 in November 2022
Claim: In November 2022, the Ghana cedi traded at GH¢17.20 to the dollar. Source: Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, NPA CEO Verdict:...
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FACT-CHECK: Ghana has 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites, not 32!
Claim: Ghana has 32 out of the 42 globally accredited UNESCO World Heritage sites Source: Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen (former Trade...
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Fact-checking 3 claims by President Mahama at NASDAQ
Researched by Charlotte Gbonsu Aside from his official duties at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, President...
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IMF doesn’t buy Ghana’s gold, hasn’t published a report on GoldBod; MP Dafeamekpor’s claims False
The Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament (MP) for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, accused the International Monetary Fund (IMF)...
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1D1F vs. 24-Hour Project: The Savelugu-based Northshore Apparel Hub is none of both
Researched by Alfa Shaban In late August 2026, President John Dramani Mahama opened the Savelugu-based manufacturing company, Northshore Apparel Hub....
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New COCOBOD Bill: Fact-checking 3 claims on powers of inspectors, penalties for obstruction
Researched by Samuel Adjetey Adjei Ghana’s Parliament on July 30, 2026, passed the Ghana Cocoa Board Bill, 2026 after plans...
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Explainer: Ghana’s mid-year fiscal policy review – when mini-budgets started and why it matters
Mid-year budget presentations are typically occasions when the Finance Minister briefs Parliament and the public on the performance of the...
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Afenyo-Markin’s claim that 2026 mid-year budget had no policy announcement on cocoa sector is false
Claim: The Finance Minister made no policy announcement on the cocoa sector in the 2026 mid-year budget. Source: Alexander Afenyo-Markin...
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Captain Smart falsely claims Ato Forson is the first minister to not request extra funds in mid-year budget
Claim: Ato Forson is the first finance minister who hasn’t requested a supplementary budget in mid-year policy review Source: Captain...
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