Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has raised concerns regarding the government’s assertion that Ghana’s economy is thriving due to effective leadership and management.
During a press conference held on Monday, January 26, 2026, Afenyo-Markin remarked that the recent economic progress should not be solely attributed to the government.
“We have been told that the economy is doing well. That is not in doubt,” he stated. “But the question is, is the economy doing well because there is prudent management, or is it because this government has introduced social intervention programs that have created opportunities for young, ambitious Ghanaians?”
He indicated that the Minority holds the view that the current improvements did not stem from robust policy decisions.
“We hereby submit that the so-called gains were not born out of the government’s competence in managing our economy,” he asserted.
He elaborated that other elements contributed significantly to the recovery.
“Rather, the IMF programme, debt relief, rising commodity exports, and reduced expenditure are the major reasons for the upswing in Ghana’s economy,” Afenyo-Markin explained.
“It is not because of any re-engineering of the economy.”
The Minority Leader emphasized that government officials ought to be transparent with Ghanaians regarding the true factors behind the economic improvement.
He mentioned that Parliament will persist in scrutinizing economic policies and holding leaders accountable.
“Our duty is to speak for the people and make sure the truth is told,” he remarked.
