Cedi fall: “Panic” BoG forex control measures will fail – Pianim

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Mr. Questions 10 years ago

MAHAMA CAN FOLLOW VENEZUELA TO THE LETTER AND CONTINUE TO HAVE NEGATIVE RESULTS.

JUST THE SAME EMPTY SLOGANS. HE HAS NO NEW IDEAS TO SOLVE THE MOUNTING PROBLEMS HE HAS CREATED.

TIPS FOR THE PRESIDENT.

1. HE MUST STOP ...
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MAHAMA CAN FOLLOW VENEZUELA TO THE LETTER AND CONTINUE TO HAVE NEGATIVE RESULTS.

JUST THE SAME EMPTY SLOGANS. HE HAS NO NEW IDEAS TO SOLVE THE MOUNTING PROBLEMS HE HAS CREATED.

TIPS FOR THE PRESIDENT.

1. HE MUST STOP STEALING MONEY.

2. STOP WOMANIZING.

3. ASK GHANAIANS TO STOP TAKING
BRIBES/KICKBACKS.

4. RESIGN BECAUSE THE JOB IS OVER
HIS HEAD.

5. ASK WOYOME & CO. TO RETURN THE
PEOPLES' MONEY.
Sammy 10 years ago

PREZ MAHAMA RESIGNS!!!

PREZ MAHAMA RESIGNS!!!
Jakpa 10 years ago

LATEST NEWS FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT.

LATEST NEWS FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT.
Ghfuo, change ur thinking 10 years ago

Investors come in if they have tax rebates, purchasing power from the population, demand for their goods, services.this oluman's brain is senile.

Investors come in if they have tax rebates, purchasing power from the population, demand for their goods, services.this oluman's brain is senile.
vv 10 years ago

Oh God help us... without your help we can do nothing.Help The President he is bereft of Ideas,the MINSTERS they lack creativity n ALL who is part of this current IDEALESS GOVERNMENT.Amen!!!!!

Oh God help us... without your help we can do nothing.Help The President he is bereft of Ideas,the MINSTERS they lack creativity n ALL who is part of this current IDEALESS GOVERNMENT.Amen!!!!!
No solution economist. 10 years ago

you say you are Economist we are looking for solution and you say the measures will not hold.So Mr.Adams Smith Pianim what is the solution.

you say you are Economist we are looking for solution and you say the measures will not hold.So Mr.Adams Smith Pianim what is the solution.
Kofi 10 years ago

ghana have only book graduates. Practically zero.

ghana have only book graduates. Practically zero.
dan 10 years ago

HE IS TELLING US THE TRUTH AND IF YOU READ THE ARTICLE CARFULLY YOU WILL SEE THE RESON WHY BOG WILL FAIL HE EXPLAIN WHY HERE IT IS
" GOVRENMENT ADMINISTRATION CONTROL®ULATION NEVER WORKED IN GHANA BEFORE"AND WILL NOT WO ...
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HE IS TELLING US THE TRUTH AND IF YOU READ THE ARTICLE CARFULLY YOU WILL SEE THE RESON WHY BOG WILL FAIL HE EXPLAIN WHY HERE IT IS
" GOVRENMENT ADMINISTRATION CONTROL®ULATION NEVER WORKED IN GHANA BEFORE"AND WILL NOT WORK NOW
nii 10 years ago

u think u are the only wise people, u did not give any solutions, all u are saying is asante nonesense, just critizize, critizize. please be sensible like Alan K.

u think u are the only wise people, u did not give any solutions, all u are saying is asante nonesense, just critizize, critizize. please be sensible like Alan K.
NDUOM 10 years ago

MR ECONOMIST PIANIM,YOU ARE SAYING THE MEASURES WILL NOT WORK FINE SO WHAT DO YOU PRESCRIBE AS AN ECONOMIST AND A GHANAIAN.TYPICAL GHANA BOOKLONG ALWAYS CRITIZING WITHOUT GIVING ANY DEFT SOLUTION.DAFT GHANA BOOKLONGS

MR ECONOMIST PIANIM,YOU ARE SAYING THE MEASURES WILL NOT WORK FINE SO WHAT DO YOU PRESCRIBE AS AN ECONOMIST AND A GHANAIAN.TYPICAL GHANA BOOKLONG ALWAYS CRITIZING WITHOUT GIVING ANY DEFT SOLUTION.DAFT GHANA BOOKLONGS
Samuel 10 years ago

I remember those days when Kwame Pianim and the late Selormey were on talking point and the former was offering various alternatives. Do forumers remember Serlomey who happened to be staudent of the former????? "YENFA" To mea ...
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I remember those days when Kwame Pianim and the late Selormey were on talking point and the former was offering various alternatives. Do forumers remember Serlomey who happened to be staudent of the former????? "YENFA" To mean "Kwame, all these are good adeas but you wait until your govt comes to power" Do you now expect Kwame Pianim now to offer alternatives to the same NDC govt. what is the guarantee that this time round they'll accept and implement them? we are all watching!!!!
K ASANTE 10 years ago

Were those the exact words of Pianim? It sounds like a school boy's answer to a question in a stage 3 class.

Were those the exact words of Pianim? It sounds like a school boy's answer to a question in a stage 3 class.
BOY KOFI 10 years ago

When you have economic growth,strangers and foreign investors are attracted to come and do business.You may create reasonable amount of middle class citizens but you will equally double your poverty rate as well.This applies ...
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When you have economic growth,strangers and foreign investors are attracted to come and do business.You may create reasonable amount of middle class citizens but you will equally double your poverty rate as well.This applies to the cedis,these strangers carry away their money in foreign currencies everyday.When your import rate is high above the export rate,your cedi will also suffer the consequence.This is the reality of life.Thank you.
Alhassan 10 years ago

Opianim is one of the few beneficiaries of the rotten system imposed on Ghanaians by John Mahama! He has now seen Mahama's days are numbered so he's coming out to speak. Where has this man been all this while?

Opianim is one of the few beneficiaries of the rotten system imposed on Ghanaians by John Mahama! He has now seen Mahama's days are numbered so he's coming out to speak. Where has this man been all this while?
ABLETSI 10 years ago

MR. PIANIM THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSERTION.
DO NOT PROVIDE ANY PRESCRIPTION. JUST KEEP QUITE AND WATCH THEM. THEY SAY THEY CAN RULE WITH PROPAGANDA. THEY SHOULD FIX THE ECONOMY. NOBODY SHOULD PRESCRIBE ANY SOLUTION FOR THEM.
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MR. PIANIM THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSERTION.
DO NOT PROVIDE ANY PRESCRIPTION. JUST KEEP QUITE AND WATCH THEM. THEY SAY THEY CAN RULE WITH PROPAGANDA. THEY SHOULD FIX THE ECONOMY. NOBODY SHOULD PRESCRIBE ANY SOLUTION FOR THEM.

GHANA HAD THE CHANCE TO WIPE THESE PEOPLE FROM GOVERNING THE COUNTRY YET THE SUPREME COURT AND DR. AFARI DJAN BY FAIR OR FOUL MEANS ENTRENCHED THIS MEDIOCRE GOVERNMENT ONTO GHANAIANS
The cedi falls under every gov,t. 10 years ago

HE WAS AND ECONOMIST IN NPP WHEN BAWUMIA TOYING WITH OUR CURRENCY WHAT SOLUTION DID HE PRODUCED.

HE WAS AND ECONOMIST IN NPP WHEN BAWUMIA TOYING WITH OUR CURRENCY WHAT SOLUTION DID HE PRODUCED.
TKD 10 years ago

The NPP is well noted for condemning every action taken by one not of theirs. Having seen the flaws in the measure to halt the fall of the cedi; what have you prescribed that to YOU would yield the desired results rather than ...
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The NPP is well noted for condemning every action taken by one not of theirs. Having seen the flaws in the measure to halt the fall of the cedi; what have you prescribed that to YOU would yield the desired results rather than saying time and again what we all know the Biggest Opposition Party -NPP for.
Pianim; please read what Porf. Mike Ocquaye said earlier this morning and you would understand what Ghana means for us all.
So far as you keep condemning what your opponents do by way of governance; the electorates would be scared to vote you into power come 2016.
The reason is this; NO MAN IS PERFECT.
Samuel 10 years ago

Bawumia has offered so many of them, what has been the response from your ndc??? only INSULT and ABUSE. Everybody ele is now scared to the bone to offer any prescriptions. All your NDC know best is PROPADANDA and that is your ...
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Bawumia has offered so many of them, what has been the response from your ndc??? only INSULT and ABUSE. Everybody ele is now scared to the bone to offer any prescriptions. All your NDC know best is PROPADANDA and that is your food. the result is what we are all suffering right now.
CLUELESS PEOPLE 10 years ago

EVERY GHANAIAN CRITICIZE AND SAY THEIR TOT BUT HAVE NO SOLUTION WHEN YOU ASK THEM.

EVERY GHANAIAN CRITICIZE AND SAY THEIR TOT BUT HAVE NO SOLUTION WHEN YOU ASK THEM.
K ASANTE 10 years ago

Did he sound like someone who has a soln to the cedi problem? He better come up with something sensible than that crude insight to what is happening to the economy if he wants to contribute to the debate.

Did he sound like someone who has a soln to the cedi problem? He better come up with something sensible than that crude insight to what is happening to the economy if he wants to contribute to the debate.
dan 10 years ago

THE MAN IS ECONOMC MAJOR AND KNOW WHAT HE IS TALKING ABOUT

THE MAN IS ECONOMC MAJOR AND KNOW WHAT HE IS TALKING ABOUT
old man 10 years ago

exactly correct.

exactly correct.
EDEM 10 years ago

The NDC gov't led by John Mahama and Amissah Arthur said "the economy is expanding"...hmmn.

The NDC gov't led by John Mahama and Amissah Arthur said "the economy is expanding"...hmmn.
Queen 10 years ago

THIS CORRUPT, LEADERLESS, CLUELESS, SPINELESS MAN MAHAMA IS CONFUSED BEYOND COMPREHENSION.THAT IS WHAT YOU GET WHEN YOU FORGET THE ALMIGHTY GOD AND USE ALL KINDS OD "NKONYAA" -BURYING LIVE COWS-TO RIG ELECTION.IF YOU PUT ON A ...
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THIS CORRUPT, LEADERLESS, CLUELESS, SPINELESS MAN MAHAMA IS CONFUSED BEYOND COMPREHENSION.THAT IS WHAT YOU GET WHEN YOU FORGET THE ALMIGHTY GOD AND USE ALL KINDS OD "NKONYAA" -BURYING LIVE COWS-TO RIG ELECTION.IF YOU PUT ON A GOWN THAT DOES NOT BELONG TO YOU, IT WILL NEVER FIT YOU.THE ONLY GOOD THING HIS ADMINISTRATION IS GOOD FOR IS CORRUPTION.
Johnny USA 10 years ago

LETS HAVE POSITIVE THINKING. IF WE SAID MEASURED TAKEN BY BOG WILL FAIL THEN THAT IS NEGATIVE THOUGHT.THE WAY TO SAY THAT SHOULD BE UN THE FORM AS LETS THE GOV THINK ABOUT SUCH MEASURES AND CORRECT THEM.

LETS HAVE POSITIVE THINKING. IF WE SAID MEASURED TAKEN BY BOG WILL FAIL THEN THAT IS NEGATIVE THOUGHT.THE WAY TO SAY THAT SHOULD BE UN THE FORM AS LETS THE GOV THINK ABOUT SUCH MEASURES AND CORRECT THEM.
Close Observer 10 years ago

Does Fiifi Kwetey know this part of economics? If he does, what is he doing to help? LOUD AND BITTER MOUTH!

Does Fiifi Kwetey know this part of economics? If he does, what is he doing to help? LOUD AND BITTER MOUTH!
Mama Tula 10 years ago

I agree with Mr. Pianim. Ghanaians who have their Pounds, Euros and Dollars abraod won't bring them to Ghana anymore. My friend who works in Europe has some Foreign Account in Ghana funds he transfered to Ghana out of his swe ...
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I agree with Mr. Pianim. Ghanaians who have their Pounds, Euros and Dollars abraod won't bring them to Ghana anymore. My friend who works in Europe has some Foreign Account in Ghana funds he transfered to Ghana out of his sweat. Unfortunately the Bank of Ghana has ordered Banks not to pay interest on all foreign Account holders money for the past two years. Of they will keep their money abroad where they can earn interests on them and damn the Bank of Ghana directives.
Yeb 10 years ago

I want to know where the gargantuan NDC economist is. somebody must help Mahama

I want to know where the gargantuan NDC economist is. somebody must help Mahama
Joe 10 years ago

I hope they will listen to Pianim because it is not Bawumiah. What is the difference between what Pianim is saying and that of Bawumiah time will tell.

I hope they will listen to Pianim because it is not Bawumiah. What is the difference between what Pianim is saying and that of Bawumiah time will tell.
EZEKIEL 10 years ago

This is TYPICAL of the Blackman!
ANYTHING PROBLEMATIC, he'll condemn ALL suggestions as ..." will not work".. BUT what will work, he won't say!!!
In OTHER countries, at least knowledgeable people AGAINST ANY REFORM PLAN at ...
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This is TYPICAL of the Blackman!
ANYTHING PROBLEMATIC, he'll condemn ALL suggestions as ..." will not work".. BUT what will work, he won't say!!!
In OTHER countries, at least knowledgeable people AGAINST ANY REFORM PLAN at say WHY they think OTHERWISE,NO NOT in THE BLACKMAN'S REPUBLIC!!!
Economics IS ALSO NOT AN EXACT SCIENCE otherwise !!!!!!!!
Osei Yao 10 years ago

Its so easy to criticise. I thought Pianim was coming out with a solution. All he offers is: "there is nothing we can do". Which incidentally happens to be true. So the question is: do our economists understand what "money" i ...
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Its so easy to criticise. I thought Pianim was coming out with a solution. All he offers is: "there is nothing we can do". Which incidentally happens to be true. So the question is: do our economists understand what "money" is? and concomitant exchange control mechanism? I doubt very much.
Nana Yaw 10 years ago

From the United States, UK to Uganda, 10 economists will have different opinions. Is economics a voodoo profession based on try and error predictions? Like lawyers, economists make the loudest noise with less substance. Mokol ...
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From the United States, UK to Uganda, 10 economists will have different opinions. Is economics a voodoo profession based on try and error predictions? Like lawyers, economists make the loudest noise with less substance. Mokola women make more sense than these book-long know alls!!!
Kofi Dubai 10 years ago

Please Mahama, don't be ashamed to call into your government those who can help you to deliver, the likes of Mpianim ,Bawumia and Yaw Sarfo Marfo and put the likes of Terkper ,Wampa and your close economic advisors behind the ...
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Please Mahama, don't be ashamed to call into your government those who can help you to deliver, the likes of Mpianim ,Bawumia and Yaw Sarfo Marfo and put the likes of Terkper ,Wampa and your close economic advisors behind the bars for causing fear and panic in the economy.
Pee 10 years ago

As a young economist is good that we identify the problems and find equally solution to it. Mr Pianim have identify the problem based on his understanding but unfortunate he never suggest any solution. I don't know if he has ...
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As a young economist is good that we identify the problems and find equally solution to it. Mr Pianim have identify the problem based on his understanding but unfortunate he never suggest any solution. I don't know if he has any solution to his problems. We should find solution to problem facing the country regardless of our political affiliation.
dan 10 years ago

TO ANY ADVISE SO WHY SHULD THIS MAN EVEN ATTEMPT MAHAMA SOLUTION IS JUST MORE TAXES AND FEES

TO ANY ADVISE SO WHY SHULD THIS MAN EVEN ATTEMPT MAHAMA SOLUTION IS JUST MORE TAXES AND FEES
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oforiwaa 10 years ago

come this summer the politicians ,the so called leaders including the judges will be holidaying abroad with their families ,paid for in dollars by the poor tax payer,and pregnant women are dying in our hospitals.

come this summer the politicians ,the so called leaders including the judges will be holidaying abroad with their families ,paid for in dollars by the poor tax payer,and pregnant women are dying in our hospitals.
Kwadjo SarkodieUK 10 years ago

The voice of the 'Wise Man'. Truely and factual statement. Black Marketing is on the upping. No two ways about that. This is not General Mosquito's Tchoobooyi action. Its time for common sense 'Economic Policy'

The voice of the 'Wise Man'. Truely and factual statement. Black Marketing is on the upping. No two ways about that. This is not General Mosquito's Tchoobooyi action. Its time for common sense 'Economic Policy'
havey idrsu johnson 10 years ago

let's beg president mahama to release $200 million from his 900million dollars to Ghana from his swiss bank account. pleassssssssssssssss!

let's beg president mahama to release $200 million from his 900million dollars to Ghana from his swiss bank account. pleassssssssssssssss!
kay 10 years ago

tweaaaaaaaaa.

tweaaaaaaaaa.
Jack Smith 10 years ago

There is No absolutely No person in Ghana who is honest and trustworthy From the President to the man in the street. You don't build a stable country like this. Ghana deserves this hardship coming to them. You are all CROOKS ...
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There is No absolutely No person in Ghana who is honest and trustworthy From the President to the man in the street. You don't build a stable country like this. Ghana deserves this hardship coming to them. You are all CROOKS & THIEVES
Kanawu 10 years ago

Ghana is finished

Ghana is finished
It may 10 years ago

What can you expect from a country run by incompetent crooks.

What can you expect from a country run by incompetent crooks.
JAMES Y 10 years ago

Pulling down the government any time it turns will not help Ghana standing in the world. And it will not help those whose task it is to pull the state down. There will be no a snap election - it never happens in African polit ...
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Pulling down the government any time it turns will not help Ghana standing in the world. And it will not help those whose task it is to pull the state down. There will be no a snap election - it never happens in African politics. So, let Mahama run his term in office. And if NPP is good enough, Ghanaians will vote it in next time. There is no need destroying the country by, continuously, preaching doom for it. It is well known among Ghanaians that when it comes to money and power, an Asante will kill his own father for them. It means when it comes to power an Asante will destroy his country to have it. We all know that NPP is "'dying' for power", as one of its front-line MPs has said in public, but they are going about it at the expense of Ghana's image and capabilities. They are doing all they can to damage Ghana's image under Mahama to pave way for them to assume power. Their haste cast over the suspicion they are yearning to dip their hands in the state coffers, badly! We should not allow them! We, the electorates, are going to be patient and see if Mahama can deliver. After all, strictly speaking, he has been in power less than a year, taking away the 8 months election challenge into consideration. Also, his government has just introduced policies to address the economic problems. Here, I agree with the NPP heir apparent, Alan Kyeremateng, let us leave the diagnosis - we all know why the fiscal deficit has come about - and help jointly to find solution to the economy. Even though, I belong to no party, I very much like the wisdom of this man, Kyeremateng. This is the second time he has impressed me by his wisdom. The first was a publication about GLOBALIZATION and its effect on the African economy. Here again, he has proved to right in his analysis.
Jojo 10 years ago

Correct Mr Pianim Voodoo economics just will not work

Correct Mr Pianim Voodoo economics just will not work
Looking for class mate. 10 years ago

Mr Pianim criticizingthe BoG does not solve anything. You never gave a minute clue what can be done. At least BoG came up with some measuress what about you. Don't criticize, solve! Haba!

Mr Pianim criticizingthe BoG does not solve anything. You never gave a minute clue what can be done. At least BoG came up with some measuress what about you. Don't criticize, solve! Haba!
Kwaw Nyarko. 10 years ago

So Mr Doomsday Pianim, what do you suggest to help Ghana get out of this mess apart from your criticism? Or you do not have any answers yourself, Kwame? It would help if we work together to find solutions instead of blame.

So Mr Doomsday Pianim, what do you suggest to help Ghana get out of this mess apart from your criticism? Or you do not have any answers yourself, Kwame? It would help if we work together to find solutions instead of blame.
TEE 10 years ago

MAHAMA GREED HAS BROUGHT US TO HERE. RIGGING OF ELECTION BRIBING THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION , BRIBING JUDGES, GIVING MONEY TO UNIVERSITIES STUDENTS, GIVING MATCHES AND CLOTHES TO THE FISHERMEN etc. NOW THE COUNTRY IS COLLAPSE. ...
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MAHAMA GREED HAS BROUGHT US TO HERE. RIGGING OF ELECTION BRIBING THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION , BRIBING JUDGES, GIVING MONEY TO UNIVERSITIES STUDENTS, GIVING MATCHES AND CLOTHES TO THE FISHERMEN etc. NOW THE COUNTRY IS COLLAPSE. LOOT AND SHARE WITH YOUR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS SURROUNDING YOURSELF WITH INCOMPETENT SCHOOL BOYS TRAINING MINISTERS CHECKS AND BALANCES CHOP CHOP GO SCOT FREE WITH ALL THESE COLA SPIT SPIT IN THE FLAGSTAFF HOUSE AND ALL HIS FAMILIES FROM THE PEPEFU FULANI NTAFU NORTHERNERS
TEE 10 years ago

MAHAMA IS PREPARING FOR HIS RESIGNATION SPEECH THANK GOD AMEN

MAHAMA IS PREPARING FOR HIS RESIGNATION SPEECH THANK GOD AMEN
kwasi Kakraba 10 years ago

Is this man real an economist? you says the B of G's measures will not work, fine as an economist what are your suggestions? you NPPs knew what you are doing that is why whatever the B of G does you oppose to. But let me tell ...
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Is this man real an economist? you says the B of G's measures will not work, fine as an economist what are your suggestions? you NPPs knew what you are doing that is why whatever the B of G does you oppose to. But let me tell you God will save this country for us.

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