A leading member of the New Patriotic party Razak Kojo Opoku has weighed into the ongoing debate over Ghana’s economic management, arguing that recent improvements in inflation figures challenge claims of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and the opposition NPP incompetence often directed at current John Dramani Mahama led National Democratic Congress (NDC) government.
In a statement shared on social media, Opoku contrasted past and present inflation rates, noting that inflation peaked at about 54 percent under a previous administration led by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo with former Vice president Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia play crucial role as head of the Economic management team whom he described sarcastically as led by an “economic colossus,” while it has since declined to 5.4 percent under a government often labeled “incompetent” by critics.
“Mr. ‘Economic Colossus’ took inflation to 54%, and ‘Mr. Incompetent’ has brought it down to 5.4%,” Opoku said, urging the public to exercise restraint and fairness when judging leaders’ performance. He added, “Let’s be measured when tagging people as incompetent.”
The comments appear to respond to sustained political criticism over economic stewardship, particularly debates around inflation, cost of living, and fiscal management. Inflation has been one of the most closely watched indicators in Ghana in recent years, affecting household expenses and business operations.
This remarks widely interpretes a broader political discourse comparing the economic records of successive administrations.
Economic analysts caution that inflation trends are influenced by multiple factors, including global market conditions, domestic fiscal policy, and monetary interventions by the Bank of Ghana.
Nonetheless, the sharp contrast in figures cited by Rasack Kojo Opoku has reignited public discussion over how economic performance should be measured and attributed.
The statement has drawn mixed reactions online, with supporters praising the emphasis on data, while critics argue that broader economic conditions should be considered beyond headline inflation figures.
Source :www.kumasimail.com
