IMF Agreement Vindicates NPP’s Economic Record – Minority Challenges Gov’t’s Fiscal Claims
The Minority in Parliament has pushed back against government claims of economic recovery under the IMF-supported programme, arguing that the current administration is taking credit for reforms initiated during the previous NPP regime, which they say laid the foundation for Ghana’s macroeconomic turnaround.
Accra, Ghana – The Minority in Parliament has issued a sharp critique of the Akufo-Addo administration’s narrative of economic progress, arguing that the International Monetary Fund’s endorsement of Ghana’s recovery is not a credit to current policies but rather a continuation of economic reforms initiated by the NPP government under difficult conditions.
At a press conference, Minority spokespersons contended that recent government praise for the IMF deal has been exaggerated and fails to reflect the real economic hardships still facing many Ghanaians.
“The IMF’s support should not be misrepresented. It is not an endorsement of current fiscal discipline but rather a structured plan to correct years of mismanagement,” one MP stated.
They further argued that any stability seen in inflation, the cedi, or interest rates is due to external pressure from Ghana’s deal with the IMF rather than local economic management.
The Minority called for more transparency in how funds from the IMF are being allocated and urged government communicators to stop “massaging economic truths” for political gain.
✅ Conclusion:
As Ghana continues to navigate economic recovery under IMF supervision, political leaders are clashing over who deserves credit for progress. The debate reflects deeper concerns about governance, accountability, and the long-term sustainability of reforms.
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