By Kofi Ahovi Renowned economist and Professor of Finance, Prof. Godfred Bokpin, has issued a stark warning that Ghana is "becoming a failed state" as persistent infrastructure failures, particularly prolonged electricity outages, continue to erode investor confidence and threaten the country's ability to capitalize on opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). His comments come at a time when parts of the national capital have been without electricity since dawn on July 29, raising fresh concerns over the reliability of Ghana's power supply and its implications for businesses and economic activity. "Can you imagine the lights going out in London for just a second?" he asked. Speaking on the topic, "The Future of Intra-African Trade: Opportunities, Challenges and the Role of Ghanaian Businesses under AfCFTA," at the Prudential Bank Business Forum in Accra, Prof. Bokpin said no country aspiring to become a regional trade ...