The Minority in Ghana’s Parliament has strongly rejected claims that the recent improvements in the country’s economy are the result of effective management by the current government. Lawmakers from the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) said the narrative that the Mahama administration is responsible for Ghana’s economic gains is inaccurate and misleading.
The Minority argued that the economic progress Ghana is experiencing does not stem from the ruling National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) policies or leadership competence. Instead, they said, external support mechanisms like the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme and debt relief efforts are playing a significant role in stabilising the economy. They claimed that without these external factors, the improvements would not be sustainable.
Opposition members also criticised what they described as political exaggeration of economic data by government supporters. The Minority maintained that key indicators of economic growth such as inflation, employment, and local business activity continue to face challenges that are not being addressed sufficiently by government policies. They said the public should not be misled into believing that the government’s interventions alone have brought about the gains being reported.
The Minority’s rejection comes amid ongoing debates in Parliament about the direction of Ghana’s economic reforms and the pace at which tangible benefits are reaching ordinary citizens. Critics from the opposition have repeatedly highlighted that while macroeconomic figures can show improvement, everyday realities such as jobs, prices of goods, and access to services remain tough for many Ghanaians.
