Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has strongly criticised the Mahama administration for stifling businesses and failing to present a clear economic vision for Ghana.
During the 2025 Budget debate in Parliament on March 25, Afenyo-Markin argued that the government had no concrete plans for job creation, private sector growth, or support for farmers and fisherfolk.
Instead, he claimed, the administration is preoccupied with political persecution and dismissing public sector workers.
“They came into government with no clear plans to create jobs, no plans for our farmers, no plans for our fisherfolk. Their focus has been on arresting and persecuting political opponents while denying them their basic human rights,” he stated.
He further alleged that the government has no strategy to support private sector initiatives, questioning the role of key economic policymakers.
“This administration is killing private sector growth. They cannot name a single initiative to support businesses. What is the Trade Minister doing? They claim to have an advisor for the so-called 24-hour economy—what exactly is his role?” Afenyo-Markin challenged.
His remarks highlight growing concerns over the government’s economic direction and its impact on businesses and livelihoods in Ghana.
