Hassan Ayariga challenges BoG over cedi bouquet arrests

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Ntim Fordjour 2 1 day ago

Hassan Fuseini Ayariga, can u do the same nonsense to other currencies like almighty dollar, euro or pounds? These are the same people who want to lead the country

Hassan Fuseini Ayariga, can u do the same nonsense to other currencies like almighty dollar, euro or pounds? These are the same people who want to lead the country
Ayariga has a point 1 day ago

Indeed, are the currencies defaced or damaged ? I hadn’t paid attention to this until Ayariga mentioned it . He is right. Is it the fact that the money has been displayed in an artistic way that makes it a crime ?

Indeed, are the currencies defaced or damaged ? I hadn’t paid attention to this until Ayariga mentioned it . He is right. Is it the fact that the money has been displayed in an artistic way that makes it a crime ?
Kofious 21 hours ago

Dont be silly. Use ya head and not be an idiota

Dont be silly. Use ya head and not be an idiota
Sampson kwesi Vormawor 1 day ago

Hassan please give peace a chance. What do you know?

Hassan please give peace a chance. What do you know?
Niibi 1 day ago

Nonsense fight. Waste of my precious time...

Nonsense fight. Waste of my precious time...
Joko 1 day ago

At least people will now know that Hassan Ayariga is not mentally sound.

At least people will now know that Hassan Ayariga is not mentally sound.
Bokomaru - Hassan is right 1 day ago

All comments here are against what Hassan Ayariga said and I wonder how Ghanaians understand democracy that they always claim to be practicing.

In a democratic state, what Ayariga said is perfectly right. No institution ca ...
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All comments here are against what Hassan Ayariga said and I wonder how Ghanaians understand democracy that they always claim to be practicing.

In a democratic state, what Ayariga said is perfectly right. No institution can come out to arbitrary arrest people when there is no law existing in effect.

The onus is on Bank of Ghana to come clean to provide information on any existing law that was breached by the arrested people.

We all use emotions to think most of the time, but not thinking critically.

Hassan Ayariga is one repulsive individual to me, but on this issue he is perfectly right!
Yao 1 day ago

Where did Ayarga obtain his PHD from as he thinks like a child? The cedi notes are legal tender. Any other uses are prohibited.

Where did Ayarga obtain his PHD from as he thinks like a child? The cedi notes are legal tender. Any other uses are prohibited.
THIS IS PRACTICED IN AMERICA. 23 hours ago

GO TO GOOGLE IMAGES OR YOUTUBE YOU WILL FIND HUNDREDS OF MONEY BOUQUETS.
IF YOU WANT TO ARREST MONEY DESTROYERS GO TO MAKOLA MARKET,TRUCK PUSHERS,CHARCOAL SELLERS ,FITTING SHOPS.
HOW CAN A BOUQUET OF MONEY CAUSE DAMAGE TO T ...
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GO TO GOOGLE IMAGES OR YOUTUBE YOU WILL FIND HUNDREDS OF MONEY BOUQUETS.
IF YOU WANT TO ARREST MONEY DESTROYERS GO TO MAKOLA MARKET,TRUCK PUSHERS,CHARCOAL SELLERS ,FITTING SHOPS.
HOW CAN A BOUQUET OF MONEY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE CURRENCY.

m.c
Forlifive 23 hours ago

Right!!! Anything that will help the country, person won put his mouth inside!! The country must thrive. President ayaregate just quiet for there

Right!!! Anything that will help the country, person won put his mouth inside!! The country must thrive. President ayaregate just quiet for there

Fayivie 23 hours ago

Which civilized country misuse it's currency in the name of decoration and gifting. The money is yours but it still remains Ghana property and identity and Mr Alhassan Ayariga must know that.

Which civilized country misuse it's currency in the name of decoration and gifting. The money is yours but it still remains Ghana property and identity and Mr Alhassan Ayariga must know that.
Jazz 22 hours ago

And he wanted to be a president of Ghana,funny APC leader

And he wanted to be a president of Ghana,funny APC leader
Money Man 22 hours ago

Here you go Hassan Ayariga.....and the bozos making noise. Just read!!!

The Currency Act, 1964 (Act 242) is a foundational piece of legislation in Ghana enacted to amend and consolidate laws relating to the currency (coins ...
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Here you go Hassan Ayariga.....and the bozos making noise. Just read!!!

The Currency Act, 1964 (Act 242) is a foundational piece of legislation in Ghana enacted to amend and consolidate laws relating to the currency (coins and notes) issued by the Bank of Ghana (BoG). It protects the integrity, value, and physical condition of the national currency and guards against counterfeiting and depreciation.

1. Key Objectives and Scope
- Legal Tender Protection: Regulates coins and notes issued by the Bank of Ghana. Prevention of Depreciation: Prohibits acts designed to diminish the value or public trust in the currency.
- Control of Circulation: Governs the import/export of currency and restricts unauthorized foreign currencies from circulating freely.

2. Major Prohibitions and Offences
A. Commercial and Pricing Restrictions (Sections 1–4)
- Discounting Currency (Section 1): It is illegal to buy, sell, or accept current coins or notes at a value lower than their face value.
- Over-valuing Silver Coins
- (Section 2): Buying or accepting current silver coins for an amount exceeding their face value is prohibited.
- Varying Prices (Section 3): Sellers cannot adjust, increase, or decrease product prices based on whether a customer pays with notes, standard coins, or silver coins.
- Refusal of Legal Tender (Section 4): Businesses or individuals cannot refuse to sell ordinary goods to someone offering valid legal tender notes or coins.
B. Defacing, Altering, and Damaging Currency (Sections 9 & General Regulations)
The Bank of Ghana frequently references Act 242 to caution the public against destroying or disrespecting currency notes and coins.

Prohibited actions include:
- Physical Damage: Writing on, staining, crumpling, tearing, or cutting banknotes.
- Spraying or Stepping on Money: Cultural practices like spraying cash at events or stepping/dancing on currency notes.
- Coin Tampering: Gilding, silvering, coloring, washing, filing, clipping, or altering the physical weight or appearance of coins, as well as possessing metal scrapings/filings from coins.

C. Counterfeiting and Forgery (Sections 6–20)
Counterfeiting Coins (Section 6):
- Falsely making or counterfeiting current coins is treated as a second-degree felony, even if the coin is unfinished.

Forging Banknotes (Section 18):
Printing, possessing, or "uttering" (passing off) forged notes knowing they are fake carries severe felony charges.

Possession of Tools: Making, mending, buying, selling, or possessing instruments or special paper intended for counterfeiting coins or notes is heavily penalized (often classified as first-degree felonies).

D. Import, Export, and Foreign Currency Controls (Sections 23–26)
= Restricts the unauthorized physical importation or exportation of specified local and foreign notes or coins.
- Prohibits the general circulation of unauthorized foreign coins or notes as legal tender within the Republic.

3. Penalties
Violations of the Currency Act carry strict penalties depending on the severity of the offense:

Commercial/Pricing Breaches: Historically carried terms of imprisonment or fines (with subsequent statutory amendments updating penalties to modern fine units/terms of imprisonment).

Counterfeiting and Forgery:
- Serious offenses like forgery, manufacturing counterfeit coins, or unauthorized possession of specialized paper/tools are indictable as first-degree or second-degree felonies, attracting stiff prison sentences and heavy fines (often up to thousands of penalty units or years of rigorous imprisonment).
ADU BOATENG 12 hours ago

Thanks so much Money Man for the education. You are a true money man and you know your stuff.

Thanks so much Money Man for the education. You are a true money man and you know your stuff.
Donald 22 hours ago

So the BoG should for the currency to be damaged before taking action?

So the BoG should for the currency to be damaged before taking action?
HAPPY DAYS 22 hours ago

Hassan Ayariga can help the accused persons with payment of their legal expenses if he thinks BoG is bring unfair to them.

Hassan Ayariga can help the accused persons with payment of their legal expenses if he thinks BoG is bring unfair to them.
Kofious 21 hours ago

This is A useless leader.

This is A useless leader.
Kofious 21 hours ago

Kwasia! KCKC is a policy of bog. Know the cedi keep it clean and you are thinking about presenting cash in an artist rendition. Where did you school

Kwasia! KCKC is a policy of bog. Know the cedi keep it clean and you are thinking about presenting cash in an artist rendition. Where did you school
Ebenezer 13 hours ago

Democracy does not promote indiscipline,also if you give one inch to a misbehavior,you have to be ready to accommodate more. Many people have been arrested in Nigeria for similar behavior and we must make Ghana case so specia ...
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Democracy does not promote indiscipline,also if you give one inch to a misbehavior,you have to be ready to accommodate more. Many people have been arrested in Nigeria for similar behavior and we must make Ghana case so special. Our currency is our pride and should not be used for things that are not acceptable.
Sam Owusu 4 hours ago

He should rather use his time to do things that promote better standard of living of the Kayayo than unworthy critics that lead to nothing.
How can such person would like to become a president of a country. A lot I mean a l ...
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He should rather use his time to do things that promote better standard of living of the Kayayo than unworthy critics that lead to nothing.
How can such person would like to become a president of a country. A lot I mean a lot of challenges especially in education infrastructure, poverty to its extreme. I’m his region and even in his village.

He should talk about those things and find solutions to them Mr Poliyical leader. Who even make them leaders?

Leaders of brouhaha

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