FACT-CHECK: Ghana’s economic growth rate is NOT second-lowest in West Africa
Claim: Ghana’s economic growth rate is 4.1% and its the second lowest rate in West Africa. Source: Mark Assibey Yeboah...
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Economy
FACT-CHECK: Do Ghana’s West African neighbours have lower monetary policy rates?
Claim: Ghana’s monetary policy rate is higher than that of four West African neighbours Source: Solomon Owusu (Spokesperson, United Party)...
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Analysis: Deconstructing the Finance Minister’s false claim that ECG revenue ‘has risen almost 90%’
Researched by Samuel Nii Adjetey The Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, during his presentation of the 2026 budget on...
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FACT-CHECK: Alhassan Tampuli’s claim that Ghana recorded longest single-digit inflation in 2018, 2019 is True
Claim: Ghana experienced the longest period of single-digit inflation in 2018-2019 Source: Alhassan Tampuli (MP for Gushegu) Verdict: True Researched...
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FACT-CHECK: MP Gideon Boako’s claims on previous electricity tariff increments mostly true
Claim: No increase in electricity tariffs in 2017 and 2018 Source: Gideon Boako (Tano North MP) Verdict: One true, one...
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FACTSHEET: 2025 vs. 2026 budgetary allocations for all 23 Ministries
The 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, presented by the Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson on November 13, 2025, outlined...
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FACT-CHECK: NPP MP’s claim that COVID levy still in force despite repeal notice in 2026 budget is Misleading
Claim: COVID-19 Levy remained in force even after the 2026 budget presentation Source: Trobu MP & Facebook user Verdict: Misleading ...
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FACT-CHECK: Was Ghana’s rate of debt accumulation lower under Akufo-Addo compared to Mahama 1.0?
Claim: Ghana’s rate of debt accumulation was lower under the 8 years of former President Akufo-Addo than under Mahama’s first...
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FACT-CHECK: Finance Minister’s claim that he inherited ‘about 3 months’ of import cover is false
Claim: The NDC administration inherited three months of import cover Source: Dr Cassiel Ato Forson (Finance Minister) Verdict: False Researched...
Read moreDetailsFACTSHEET: 2025 vs. 2026 budgetary allocations – The increases, reductions, static
The Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, presented the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy before Parliament on November 13, 2025,...
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