The Ghana Drunkards Association has issued a three-week ultimatum to the government, demanding a reduction in the prices of alcoholic beverages nationwide.
With approximately 16.65 million members, the association warns that failure to comply will lead to a massive nationwide protest.
The association argues that the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi against the US dollar and other major currencies should reflect in the cost of alcohol.
Despite the cedi’s remarkable rebound, becoming the best-performing currency globally in 2025, alcohol prices have remained high.
According to Moses Obuah, the association’s spokesperson, prices of alcoholic drinks have increased by about 15%, affecting vendors and consumers alike
Obuah is calling on President John Dramani Mahama and the Minister for Trade and Industry to intervene immediately. “We’ve learned that the cedi has gained some strength, and the price of some items has been reduced.
However, the cost of alcohol remains high,” Obuah stated. The association is not only demanding a price reduction for alcoholic beverages but also for non-alcoholic ones.
