Minority Challenges Government Over ‘New Economy’ Vision, Demands Accountability On 24-Hour Economy, Jobs And Agenda 111
The Minority in Parliament has cautioned Ghanaians against being carried away by what it describes as the government’s proposed vision of a “new economy” ahead of Thursday’s presentation of the 2027 Budget Statement.
Addressing a press briefing in Parliament, the Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi and a member of the Economic Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, questioned the rationale behind introducing a new economic vision when several promises made under the government’s existing agenda remain unfulfilled.
He challenged the government to account for its much-publicised 24-Hour Economy policy, which he said was premised on a three-shift, three-person arrangement, asking Ghanaians to demand answers on the progress made so far.
Mr. Oppong Nkrumah also questioned the status of the Agenda 111 hospital projects initiated by the previous administration, arguing that the government had failed to demonstrate sufficient commitment to completing the projects.
He further demanded answers on the government’s campaign promise to create 600,000 jobs, insisting that Ghanaians deserve to know what has become of the pledge before being presented with another economic agenda.
According to him, the government is struggling to deliver on its existing commitments but is now seeking to shift public attention towards what he described as another potentially unattainable vision.
The Ofoase Ayirebi MP also criticised the government’s presentation of the economy, arguing that although official figures and economic indicators may appear attractive on paper, the situation on the ground tells a different story.
He cited the frequent fluctuations in the prices of goods and commodities as evidence of the economic difficulties confronting ordinary Ghanaians.
Mr. Oppong Nkrumah urged the government to prioritise fulfilling its existing promises and addressing the economic challenges facing citizens rather than introducing what he considers another ambitious but uncertain policy direction.
