The Ghana Drunkards Association has given the government a three-week ultimatum to reduce the prices of alcoholic beverages, warning that its 16.65 million members nationwide may stage a massive demonstration if the demand is not met.
The association cites the recent sharp appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi against the US dollar and other major currencies as justification for immediate price reductions.
Despite the cedi’s strong performance, with a nearly 50% surge against the US dollar in 2025, the prices of alcoholic drinks continue to rise, with increments of about 15% affecting vendors.
The association’s representative, Moses Obuah, has called on President John Dramani Mahama and his Minister for Trade and Industry to take swift action to address the issue.
This is not the first time the Ghana Drunkards Association has engaged the government over alcohol-related economic concerns.
In December 2024, the group sent a congratulatory message to then-President-elect John Dramani Mahama and used the opportunity to call for a reduction in taxes imposed on alcoholic beverage producers.
