Van Vicker Praises Mahama for Cedi’s Remarkable Recovery Against Dollar
Ghanaian actor Van Vicker has taken to social media to applaud President John Dramani Mahama amid the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi against the US dollar.
In a post shared alongside a photo of the President, the renowned thespian wrote:
“Mr. President, I must congratulate you on the strengthening of the Ghana cedis on the World market, ayekoo.
‘I no no weytin you do or weytin you dey do, but I beg, dey fire dat tin noo’. I like am.”
The actor’s comment comes in reaction to the cedi’s notable recovery, moving from approximately GH₵17 to $1 a few months ago to around GH₵11 to $1 currently.
While the exact cause of the cedi’s gain remains debated, Van Vicker listed some of the circulating theories, including:
- US trade wars
2. The Ghanaian government’s reduced spending
3. A lawsuit against the Governor of the Bank of Ghana
4. An increase in the supply of dollars
5. A forex trend inherited from a previous administration
6. Sheer luck
7. “Good radiance of whatever”
“The true reason could be a consolidation of two or more of these theories, but be that as it may, the fact remains that the Ghana Cedis is approximately ghc11 to $1 TODAY,” he noted.
He also criticized some Ghanaians living abroad for expressing disappointment over the dollar’s decline against the cedi, describing such sentiments as narcissistic. According to him, the current trend is a positive sign for Ghana’s economy.
Van Vicker further wrote: “Your Excellency JM, if you can take us back to 2007, heerrrh like e go be ‘kerker’.”
He was quick to clarify that his comments were not politically motivated but an honest acknowledgment of progress. “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. Long live Ghana.”
His remarks have drawn attention as the cedi continues to strengthen, sparking public discussion about the factors driving the improvement and how sustainable it will be in the months ahead.
