Economist predicts tougher yuletide; asks gov’t for economy downgrade for concessional loans

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The Dean of the School of Economics at the University of Cape Coast, Prof. James Atta Peprah says Ghanaians should brace themselves for a tough Christmas this year.

A Ghanaian delegation from the Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Ghana returned from yet another round of negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over the weekend towards a Fund-supported programme.

In a statement, the Ministry said officials from the IMF Misson Team are expected back in Accra in the coming weeks.

Comparing the IMF bail-out to insulin for diabetic patients, Prof. Atta Peprah said the economic climate will remain tough towards Christmas, as Ghana may not receive the expected $3 billion bailout.