Indeed from independence in 1957 to 2008, Ghana’s total debt was 9.5 billion cedis. Mr Terkper said: “If indeed the NDC borrowed $39.9 billion, then we are at 70 per cent. Even if I grant you 70 per cent of GDP which is below 40, then Ghana’s debt will be 28 billion dollars. When he goes on attack against the NDC, he relaxes that principle.”Similarly, one of Mr Terkper’s deputies, Cassiel Ato Forson, said Dr Bawumia got his figures and statistics wrong. “The most important fact about Dr Bawumia is this: ...

Source: GhanaWeb September 09, 2016 17:15 UTC