Ghana Drunkards Association threatens nationwide demonstration over high alcohol prices

Ghana Drunkards Association threatens nationwide demonstration over high alcohol prices.

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The Ghana Drunkards Association has issued a three-week ultimatum to the government, demanding a reduction in the prices of alcoholic beverages or face a massive nationwide protest from its reported 16.65 million members.

In a video posted on X on Sunday, June 15, 2025, a man identified as Moses Obuah, believed to be the association’s leader or spokesperson, said the government must act swiftly in response to the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi, which he said should have led to a reduction in alcohol prices

“To date, the prices of alcoholic drinks keep going up. If you purchase alcohol, there is an increment of about 15%, and this affects vendors,” Obuah stated.

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“We’ve learnt that the cedi has gained some strength and the price of some items has been reduced. However, the cost of alcohol remains high,” the association’s representative states.

Therefore, we are urging President John Dramani Mahama and his Trade and Industry Minister to take action over the prices.”We’ve given them three weeks’ notice to come see us so we can discuss ways to lower alcohol pricing. We’re not just calling for alcoholic beverages; we’re also calling for non-alcoholic ones.

“If the grace period is over and there’s no action, about 16.6 million members nationwide will stage a demonstration.”

The warning follows a remarkable rebound by the Ghanaian cedi in 2025, which has appreciated nearly 50 per cent against the US dollar, making it the best-performing currency globally so far this year.Bloomberg data shows the cedi opened the year at about ₵15 per dollar and now trades close to ₵10.

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The association argued that this currency strength should translate to lower prices for imported goods, including alcohol—something they say has not happened.

The government and the Ministry of Trade and Industry have yet to respond to the Association’s ultimatum or indicate willingness to engage in the requested dialogue regarding alcohol pricing policies.

Reactions.

Many may find this funny, but reality is that if they go on strike it will affect the economy and many will loose their jobs and government will lose revenue in form of tax. It affects the vendors distribution chain.

We r suffering the same here in Nigeria