President John Dramani Mahama, during his State of the Nation Address, delivered a strong message to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the Minority in Parliament, cautioning them against refusing to participate in the forthcoming national economic forum.
He recalled their decision to stay away from the earlier Senchi Forum and insisted that Ghana cannot afford such division when the economy demands broad collaboration. Mahama made it clear that the country’s financial difficulties require input from all political actors.
His comments come amid growing criticism of his administration’s economic management. Dr. Stephen Amoah, a member of Parliament, alleged that the government had secured GHS 59 billion in loans within a short time frame. He raised questions about how the government financed several recent payments and contrasted this with former President Akufo-Addo’s borrowing record of GHS 37 billion over a much longer period. According to him, the speed of borrowing is alarming and must be scrutinized.
Mahama also identified youth unemployment as one of the country’s most serious problems, warning that it has created desperation and hopelessness among young people. To address this crisis, he announced the formation of a Ministry of Youth Development, which will focus on providing opportunities and creating sustainable pathways for employment.
Even with these challenges, Mahama expressed optimism about the nation’s future. He encouraged all Ghanaians regardless of political affiliation to participate in the National Economic Dialogue, a platform designed to gather stakeholders to propose effective solutions for economic recovery. He ended on a hopeful note, reaffirming his belief that Ghana can be rebuilt through unity and shared effort.
Source: 3news
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