Ghana’s President Faces Tough Start Amid Economic Crisis and Emigration
Ghana’s new president confronts a severe economic crisis as many citizens seek to leave the country for better opportunities
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Accra: So, Ghana’s new president, John Mahama, is stepping into a pretty tough situation. He’s just been elected, but the country is facing its worst economic crisis in ages. A recent study shows that over 60% of Ghanaians are thinking about leaving for better job prospects.
Mahama isn’t new to this game. He’s been around for a while, having served as president from 2012 to 2017. He tried to get back in the game in 2016 and 2020 but didn’t make it. Now, though, his supporters are celebrating his recent win, but the challenges ahead are massive. Rising poverty is a big deal, and many folks are just looking for a way out.
Even though Ghana is a top cocoa producer, things aren’t looking great in that industry or in gold mining either. Mahama has promised to give it his all to improve life for Ghanaians. He’s aware that if the president is asking people to tighten their belts, he should do the same.