Ghanaian musician Kuami Eugene has humorously requested that President John Dramani Mahama “slow down slightly” as the Ghanaian cedi continues to strengthen against the US dollar.
We beg Pres. @JDMahama for slow down small , my dollar reserves all dey go waste .
— Kuami Eugene (@KuamiEugene) May 28, 2025
I’m happy and sad at the same time .
In a post on X dated May 28, 2025, the artist remarked that the rapid appreciation of the local currency is disadvantageous for those who hold savings in dollars, including himself.
“We kindly ask President John Dramani Mahama to slow down slightly,” he stated, adding, “My dollar reserves are diminishing. I experience both happiness and sadness simultaneously.”
This post has elicited mixed reactions online. While some users perceived the comment as insensitive during a period of economic recovery, others expressed sympathy for the financial challenges faced by individuals with investments in foreign currency.