Hassan Ayariga calls on BoG to justify arrests over cedi note gift bouquets
Founder and leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), Dr Hassan Ayariga, has called on the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to clarify the legal basis for arrests linked to the arrangement of Ghana cedi notes as gifts. According to Dr Ayariga, the central bank must distinguish between the deliberate destruction or mutilation of currency and […]
Dr Hassan Ayariga, the founder and leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), has urged the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to explain the legal reasoning behind arrests connected to the arrangement of Ghanaian cedi notes as gifts. The central bank must differentiate between intentionally damaging or mutilating currency and the common practice of presenting cedi notes as gifts during celebrations.
Ayariga argued that Ghanaians should have the freedom to gift their earned money at weddings, birthdays, graduations, and other events, so long as the currency is not harmed. He maintained that the BoG, while responsible for regulating the nation's currency, must adhere to the law and citizens' constitutional rights. "The Bank of Ghana is a regulatory institution, not a law unto itself," Ayariga stated.
While safeguarding the national currency's integrity is crucial, enforcement should not infringe upon Ghanaians' rights and legitimate businesses. He called for a balanced approach to regulation and enforcement, emphasizing the need to treat citizens with dignity. Ayariga urged the Bank of Ghana to clarify the legal provisions supporting the arrests and to clearly separate harmless gift packaging from actions that genuinely damage or deface the currency.
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