Ghana Drunkards Association
Alcohol Prices Too High Despite Strong Cedi, Ghana Drunkards Association Says, Threatens Protest
June 17, 2025
Accra, Ghana,
The Ghana Drunkards Association has issued a stern ultimatum to the government, demanding an immediate reduction in the prices of alcoholic beverages. The group has threatened a nationwide protest involving its reported 16.65 million members if the issue is not addressed within three weeks.
In a video circulated on social media platforms on Sunday, a man identified as Moses Obuah, believed to be the association’s president or spokesperson, called on government officials to intervene following the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi.
“The prices of alcoholic drinks continue to rise, with an increase of around 15%, affecting both consumers and vendors,” Obuah said in the video. “We have observed that the cedi has strengthened significantly, and the prices of certain goods have gone down. However, alcohol remains expensive.”
He specifically appealed to President John Dramani Mahama and the Minister for Trade and Industry, urging them to engage the association in discussions aimed at making alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages more affordable.
“We have given the government a three-week grace period to meet with us and address our concerns,” he added. “This is not just about alcohol, we are also speaking for vendors and consumers of non-alcoholic drinks.”
The group’s demands come amid a historic rally in the Ghanaian cedi, which has appreciated by nearly 50% against the US dollar in 2025, making it the world’s best-performing currency so far this year. According to Bloomberg, the cedi opened the year at approximately ₵15 to the dollar and is now trading around ₵10.
Despite this currency rebound, the association argues that consumers have yet to feel the impact in the form of reduced prices for imported goods, including alcohol.
The government has yet to issue an official response to the association’s statement.
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