GH¢10 tomato price casts doubt on 5% inflation claim – Gideon Boako

The Tano North Member of Parliament said the cost of essential food items, particularly tomatoes, suggests that many Ghanaians continue to face significant cost-of-living pressures despite government assertions that inflation has declined to around five per cent.

The Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, Dr Gideon Boako, has questioned the credibility of Ghana's reported inflation rate, arguing that rising food prices being experienced by consumers do not reflect the official figures.“A piece of tomato sells at GH¢10 in most outlets in Accra, yet we are told inflation is around five per cent.