Ghana's Q1 Growth Hits 5.3%, Mahama Eyes Higher 2025 Target

Ghana's Q1 Growth Hits 5.3%, Mahama Eyes Higher 2025 Target

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-q1-growth-hits-5-3-mahama-eyes-higher-2025-target/Ghana’s economy grew by 5.3% in the first quarter of 2025, driven by strong performances in agriculture and services, prompting President John Mahama to revise growth expectations upward. The figure surpasses the government’s initial 4% projection for the year, signaling what Mahama described as…

Mahama touts economic gains, targets 13% inflation by end of year

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed optimism about Ghana’s economic trajectory, pointing to recent gains as evidence of a disciplined and focused recovery agenda. In a farewell meeting with outgoing British High Commissioner H.E. Harriet Thompson, the President provided a snapshot of the country’s first-quarter economic performance, noting a 5.3% GDP growth and a steady decline in inflation. “Inflation has reduced from 23% to 18% since J…