Members of the Ghana Drunkards Association have threatened to stage a nationwide protest if the government does not reduce the price of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks within three weeks.
In a video shared widely on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the association’s president, Moses Drybones, expressed frustration over the rising cost of alcohol in the country despite the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi.
“To date, the prices of alcoholic drinks keep going up. There’s about a 15% increase, and it’s affecting vendors badly,” Drybones said.
The group is angry that, even though the cedi has become stronger against major currencies—leading to price drops in some goods—alcohol prices remain high.
They have called on former President John Dramani Mahama and the Minister for Trade and Industry to urgently step in and help find a solution. “We’ve given them three weeks to meet us and talk about how to reduce the prices,” a spokesperson added.
The association, which claims to have over 16 million members, warned that failure to act would result in mass protests across the country.
“This is not just about alcohol. The price of soft drinks is also high. We want the government to act,” they said.
Their complaints come as the Ghanaian cedi has recorded a strong comeback in 2025. According to Bloomberg, it has appreciated nearly 50% against the US dollar this year, making it the world’s best-performing currency. The cedi, which started the year at about ¢15 to \$1, is now trading close to ¢10.
The association believes this sharp rise in value should lead to lower prices for imported goods, including drinks—but that hasn’t happened.
Now, they are demanding action.
