Economy good on paper, but hardship in pockets - Afenyo-Markin

Mr Alexander Afenyo-Markin, Minority Leader in Parliament, has stated that although Ghana’s economy appears to be performing well on paper, many Ghanaians continue to experience economic hardship in their daily lives.

Speaking at a press conference in Accra on the Minority’s preliminary observations on the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, Mr Afenyo-Markin described the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration as a “sloganeering government.”

He argued that despite government claims of economic stability and growth, the realities facing ordinary citizens, including the rising cost of living and the prices of goods and services, painted a different picture.

“The economy is good on paper, but there is hardship in our pockets,” Mr Afenyo-Markin said.

He assured Ghanaians that the Minority would subject the 2027 Budget to rigorous scrutiny to determine whether it addressed the real needs of the people rather than serving as a platform for political rhetoric.

Mr Afenyo-Markin said the Minority would closely examine the Budget’s revenue and expenditure proposals, job creation interventions and their implications for businesses and households.

He urged the Government to move beyond slogans and implement practical policies that would bring tangible relief to citizens.

GNA