Ghana to promote local industry to boost economy: president Ghana's president on Tuesday was heckled by opposition lawmakers while he outlined plans to boost the country's economy, as a free-falling currency sparks frustration over living costs. John Dramani Mahama was repeatedly shouted down by detractors as he unveiled proposals to diversify the economy from an over-reliance on gold, cocoa and oil exports by boosting local manufacturing. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES