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Ghana has been listed as a client by the international lobby firm, Jefferson Waterman International. The American-based lobbyist is reputed for the strategic representation and promotions of multi- national companies and countries in the international arena. Ghanaian based policy think tank, IMANI, in a statement on Sunday, alleged that the government of the West African country had engaged the firm in a strategic promotions contract estimated at 5 million Ghana Cedis (GHS). IMANI also hinted that the government failed to seek the advice of the Attorney General before entering into the arrangement. Although the Mahama - led administration is yet to respond to the allegation, StarrFMonline.com can state on authority that Ghana is among a host of other countries who have signed as clients of the company. Other countries listed on the Waterman�s website include, People�s Democratic Republic of Algeria, Bulgaria, C�te d�Ivoire, Republic of Korea and Rwanda. Ghana has written to the International Monetary Fund for a programme to inspire confidence in her economy, following a rapid depreciation of the country�s currency, the Cedi, against the Dollar and other currencies of international trade.