Member of Parliament for Akuapim North, Sammi Awuku, has strongly defended the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP)’s economic track record, stating that the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) review has debunked persistent claims by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) that the current government inherited a collapsed economy.
In a statement shared on his Facebook page following the 4th review meeting between the IMF and the government of Ghana, Mr. Awuku highlighted key economic gains under the NPP, calling them a testament to the administration’s sound economic management.
“According to the IMF report, Ghana’s economy grew by 5.7% in 2024 far above the projected 4%. That’s not just recovery, that’s resilience,” he indicated
Mr. Awuku noted that growth in the mining and construction sectors, a surge in gold exports, and strong remittance inflows have significantly improved Ghana’s external position. He pointed to the country’s international reserves, which currently stand at $8.9 billion the highest in recent years as proof of the NPP’s prudent financial policies.
He also addressed the NDC’s claims that the IMF programme had been breached under the NPP administration, stating that the latest IMF Staff Level Agreement tells a different story.
“The Staff Level Agreement reached after the 4th review is the result of tough strategic decisions made under the NPP’s watch,” he emphasized.
Taking a swipe at the opposition, Awuku added that while critics continue to spread narratives of crisis and mismanagement, the facts consistently show that the NPP laid the foundation for the country’s economic rebound.
“So while others spin tales of crisis and mismanagement, the facts keep pointing back to one truth: the NPP laid the groundwork for Ghana’s comeback and the NPP will surely comeback better in 2028!” he wrote.
The Akuapim North MP’s comments come at a time when debates over the state of Ghana’s economy remain central to political discourse ahead of the 2028 general elections
