Former Deputy Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Nhyieso, Dr. Stephen Amoah has expressed skepticism about the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government’s ability to improve the economy within a short period of four months in office.
In an interview on Wontumi’s morning show, Dr. Amoah questioned how the NDC could have made significant improvements to the economy in such a brief timeframe, if not for the resources and arrangements made available by the erstwhile Mahama’s administration.
According to Dr. Amoah, the government’s lack of economic expenditure suggests that it has not spent enough on the economy to stimulate growth. He also pointed out that the government’s recent focus on commissioning boards indicates a lack of preparedness to manage the country’s economy effectively.
“How could the NDC have improved the economy within four months of coming into power?” Dr. Amoah asked. “The government needs to showcase the independent variables that have generated economic growth in the country over the past three months in 2024.”
Dr. Amoah emphasized that the previous government had left a flexible economy, implying that the current administration had a solid foundation to build upon. However, he expressed concerns that the NDC government has not taken adequate steps to leverage this foundation and drive economic growth.