Energy analyst and member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwadwo Nsafoah Poku, has argued that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government should not blame potential economic difficulties on the ongoing Israel–Iran tensions.
Speaking in an interview on March 7, Mr Nsafoah Poku said the crisis, if prolonged, could have serious economic consequences for Ghana.
According to him, fuel prices in the country are likely to increase significantly in the next pricing window, a development that could place additional pressure on household budgets and push inflation higher.
However, he cautioned the NDC against attributing domestic economic challenges to the international conflict. He noted that when the NPP was in government, the NDC rejected attempts to link Ghana’s economic difficulties to the Russia–Ukraine war, making it inconsistent for them to do so now.
His comments follow coordinated strikes since February 28, 2026, when US and Israeli forces targeted Iranian military infrastructure, escalating tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme and regional influence.
Iran later retaliated with attacks that resulted in casualties and disruptions, including incidents near Dubai International Airport and Zayed International Airport, which led to flight suspensions and widespread travel disruptions in the region.
