Ghanaian actor Van Vicker has urged citizens, particularly those living abroad, to acknowledge and commend President John Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government for the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi against the US dollar.

In a Facebook post published on 28 May, Vicker expressed frustration with some members of the diaspora who appear discontent with the strengthening of the local currency, describing such sentiments as “narcissistic.”

“Regrettably, some Ghanaians living abroad are not enthused because the dollar has dropped against the cedi. How narcissistic can one be?” he wrote.

The actor, who is widely known for his roles in African cinema, described the cedi’s recent performance as “remarkable” and expressed hope that the trend would be sustainable. He stressed that his comments were not politically motivated but rather an acknowledgment of what he considers effective economic management.

“This is not a political statement. It is an acknowledgement of a good job done so far. Call a spade a spade. Give credit to whom credit is due,” he added.

Vicker cited a range of possible factors contributing to the cedi’s recovery, including shifts in the global economy, decreased government expenditure, legal pressure on the Bank of Ghana’s leadership, and a rise in dollar circulation within the local economy.

The cedi, which was trading at around GH¢17 to $1 in recent months, is now valued at approximately GH¢10.29 to $1 — a development the actor described as a significant rebound for the Ghanaian economy.

Despite acknowledging the volatility of exchange rates, Vicker reiterated the importance of recognising progress. “Be that as it may, the fact remains that the Ghana cedi is approximately GH¢11 to $1 today. It was approximately GH¢11 to $1 a few months ago,” he noted.

Source:TheDotNews