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The minority politicians in Parliament are upset with President John Mahama for his recent remarks. They are displeased because he compared the previous government’s economic management to a crime scene and accused them of “criminally mismanaging” the economy.
President Mahama made these statements last week during a meeting with labor unions, where a 10% increase in basic salaries was suggested.
In response, the NPP minority caucus criticized these remarks as “baseless.” They argued that the President made these claims to justify his government’s actions against political opponents.
“This was a calculated statement and a deliberate move to set the stage for the State-sponsored persecution we are witnessing today,” the statement said.
“By branding the previous administration’s economic management as criminal, the president has given cover for his government’s actions to unjustly target political opponents under the guise of accountability.”
The caucus also reminded the President of the previous government’s efforts to support and maintain various programs, which they believe challenge his negative portrayal of the economy during their time in power.
“Contrary to President Mahama’s rather baseless allegations, the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration did not “criminally mismanage” the economy—it worked tirelessly to build a stronger and more resilient nation.”
“If the economy was indeed a “crime scene,” how did the NPP successfully implement Free SHS, ensuring access to education for millions of Ghanaian children? How did we establish STEM schools and invest in education infrastructure to equip the next generation with 21st-century skills? How did we roll out the most ambitious road infrastructure development programme in Ghana’s history, transforming connectivity across the country?”
“Beyond these, the NPP government restored the nursing and teacher trainee allowances that President Mahama’s own administration callously canceled, ensuring that students in these essential fields received the support they needed to complete their education.”
“We also constructed landing beaches to boost the fishing industry, revived modernised rail networks, and sustained critical social interventions such as the One District One Factory (1D1F) programme, which provided sustainable jobs for thousands.”
“The economy, despite global challenges, remained strong enough under the NPP to pay public sector workers without delays while continuing major national development programmes. These are not the marks of an economy that was mismanaged—these are the hallmarks of a government that prioritised growth, innovation, and the well-being of its people. President Mahama’s attempt to rewrite history cannot erase the tangible progress Ghanaians experienced under the NPP.”
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