Economist and Professor of Finance at the University of Ghana, Godfred Bokpin, says how the country manages its affairs, particularly during the transition period, will be crucial for either growth or further economic decline.
According to Prof. Bokpin, the new administration will face difficult challenges regarding government formation during the transition period from January to March 2025, a period he described as “very critical” for Ghana’s success.
“The first three months will be very critical, and that is also the transition period. How they manage the transition will be crucial,” he maintained, explaining that this is a period Ghana has not managed well in recent instances.
Ghana is set to go to the polls on 7th December this year to elect members of parliament and a president to form the seventh government of the Fourth Republic.
“Since 1992, whenever there has been a regime change, chaos takes over, and that …