Ghanaian Politician Demands Lower Telecom Prices After Cedi Rise

Ghanaian Politician Calls for Lower Telecom Prices Amidst Cedi Appreciation Accra, Ghana – Akwasi Addai Odike, a member of the Alliance for Revolutionary Change, has called on telecommunication companies in Ghana to reduce the cost of airtime and data bundles. Odike's comments, made during an interview on Onua FM, follow the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi against the US dollar. "Telcos and other service providers should also reduce the cost of airtime and bundles now that the cedi has appreciated," Odike stated. He argued that the improved exchange rate should translate into lower prices for consumers. The discussion also touched upon the ongoing mpox outbreak in Ghana. Odike's interview comes at a time when health officials are working to contain the spread of the virus. Additionally, the interview included commentary on the condemnation by the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) of actions taken by the Ghana Technology and Engineering Company (GTEC). The exact nature of GTEC's actions and GUTA's concerns were not detailed in the broadcast. While the video focuses on local Ghanaian issues, the broader themes of economic policy and public health responses during times of economic change have relevance to a wider audience.