Ghana Drunkards Association Threatens Nationwide Protest Over High Alcohol Prices

The Ghana Drunkards Association has given the government a three-week ultimatum to reduce the prices of alcoholic beverages, following the recent appreciation of the cedi.

In a viral video posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, the association’s president, Moses Drybones, lamented that alcohol prices continue to rise despite the cedi’s improved performance against major foreign currencies.

“Prices of alcoholic drinks keep going up. There’s been about a 15% increase, and it’s affecting vendors,” he said.

The group expressed frustration that while the stronger cedi had led to reduced prices of some goods, alcohol remained expensive.

“We’ve noticed that the cedi has strengthened and prices of some items have dropped, yet alcohol is still costly,” another representative stated in the video.

They called on former President John Dramani Mahama and the Minister for Trade and Industry to urgently intervene, noting the hardship bar operators and drink vendors are facing.

“We’re asking President John Dramani Mahama and his Minister for Trade and Industry to address the rising cost of alcohol,” the group said. “We’re giving them three weeks to meet with us and discuss how to lower the prices.”

The association also stressed that their concerns extend to non-alcoholic beverages.

“This is not just about alcohol. Non-alcoholic drinks are affected too.”

They warned that if their demands are not addressed