AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAccra Flood Crisis: Torrential rains have left at least 12 dead and over 38,000 displaced across Greater Accra, with seven still missing, as President Mahama approved GH¢300m for emergency relief and ordered stronger rescue and drainage actions. Public Health Response: The Health Ministry is deploying public health nurses to flood-hit communities to prevent waterborne and vector-borne diseases, while MoH teams assess sanitation risks and CHPS facilities like Odawna appeal for urgent support after equipment and records were destroyed. Accountability Push: Parliament’s Minority is demanding a parliamentary probe into government flood preparedness, while critics including Titus Glover and Dr. Kpessa-Whyte’s camp argue the disaster is preventable and worsened by weak planning and enforcement. Cost of Living Politics: Akuapim North MP Sammi Awuku questions new electricity and water tariff increases despite claims of economic improvement. Finance & Markets: Inflation rose to 5.3% in June, the Ghana Reference Rate climbed to 10.59% for July, and BoG reports 73% compliance with sustainable banking principles. Gold Sector Update: GoldBod begins a new LBMA-based AM/PM pricing regime for gold purchases. World Cup Focus: Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew urges Ghana to be more clinical as they prepare for the Round of 32 against Colombia.
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