The Ghana Drunkards Association has issued a bold three-week ultimatum to the government, demanding an immediate reduction in the prices of alcoholic beverages across the country.

At a press briefing held earlier this week, the Association — which claims a staggering membership of over 16.65 million people nationwide — expressed frustration that recent gains made by the Ghanaian cedi against major foreign currencies have not translated into lower alcohol prices.

According to the Association's spokesperson, alcohol remains a vital commodity for many Ghanaians and should not be treated as a luxury good.

“We see no reason why alcohol prices are still high when the cedi is performing strongly,” the spokesperson stated. “This is unfair to our members and the ordinary Ghanaian drinker.”

The group has threatened to organize a nationwide protest if the government and industry stakeholders fail to act within the stipulated three-week period.

This ultimatum adds a colorful yet pointed voice to ongoing national conversations about the cost of living, inflation, and pricing disparities in Ghana’s market. The Association insists that, like food and fuel, alcohol is a “basic necessity” for its members and must be priced within reach.

So far, there has been no official response from the government or beverage industry players.

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