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Ghanaians in London protest against Akufo-Addo’s govt

Some Ghanaians in London on Thursday, 27 February 2020 staged a demonstration against the Akufo-Addo-led government at the St James Square when the President was making his way to the Chatham House home of the Royal Institute of International Affairs, London, for a speaking engagement.

The protestors shouted and projected cards with messages such as, “Scholarships for the needy taken by ministers”, “Why lock hospitals while patients are dying in Ghana”, “Oversize government: 125 ministers” and many others.

The protesters said they are unhappy with the governance of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) which according to them has brought untold hardship on Ghanaians.

Speaking at the engagement on the theme: “Financing for Sustainable Development in Africa,” Nana Akufo-Addo said the time has come for the removal of the “Africa Risk Premium” from the credit rating structure for African economies.

Additionally, with the co-operation of all, Nana Akufo-Addo said Africa can successfully stem the $50 billion illicit flow of capital.

“As a start, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD’s) new initiative that would require multinationals to pay tax in countries where they have commercial, not jurisdictional, presence is a welcome one. We must be vocal in defence of our objectives,” he stated.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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