Accra: The Minority in Parliament has rejected claims that the recent gains in Ghana's economy under President John Dramani Mahama are a result of the government's competence.
According to Ghana Web, addressing the press on Monday, January 26, 2026, Minority Leader Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin attributed the economic recovery to external factors, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program, debt relief, and reduced government expenditure. He argued that these factors, not government reforms or economic re-engineering, are responsible for Ghana's economic upturn.
'We have been told that the economy is doing well. That is not in doubt, but the question is: is this due to prudent management, or because social intervention programs have created opportunities for young, ambitious Ghanaians?' Afenyo-Markin questioned, emphasizing that the gains were not due to the government's management skills.
The Minority's stance highlights that the IMF program, debt relief, rising commodity exports, and reduced expenditure are the major reasons for the upswing in Ghana's economy, rather than any re-engineering of the economy by the government. Meanwhile, President Mahama credits the recovery to a mix of rigorous policy discipline and divine intervention, showcasing differing perspectives on the driving forces behind Ghana's economic improvements.