The Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has urged the government to shift its focus from political rhetoric and blame games to addressing the pressing economic challenges facing Ghanaians, particularly youth unemployment and the rising cost of living.
His comments come after the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, indicated that Ghana’s economy had moved from the “Intensive Care Unit (ICU)” to the “wellness centre,” suggesting signs of economic recovery.
Speaking to journalists, Mr. Jinapor argued that while government officials may point to improvements in key economic indicators, many Ghanaians are yet to feel the impact in their daily lives.
He called on the administration to implement practical policies that will stimulate private sector growth, create jobs, and ease the economic burden on households.
Mr. Jinapor stressed that unemployment, particularly among the youth, remains one of the country’s most pressing challenges and requires urgent attention.
He noted that sustainable job creation would largely depend on the growth of the private sector, urging government to introduce measures and stimulus interventions that would enable businesses to expand and absorb more workers.
“We need measures that will alleviate the suffering of the people and bring down the cost of living because that remains a major issue. One of the biggest issues confronting our country and you’re talking about unemployment in the private sector which is where you have a much more difficulty. You are talking about growth, you’re talking about the spending of government, we are discussing the stimulus which will ensure that the private sector is stimulated to grow and be active and generate the hundreds and thousands and millions of jobs that the Ghanaian people are yearning for, particularly the youth.,” he stated.
The Damongo MP further maintained that, 18 months into the government’s tenure, Ghanaians expect concrete action rather than continued references to challenges inherited from previous administrations.
“Enough of the rhetoric, enough of the blame game, enough of this didn’t go well, that didn’t go well and 18 months into the administration of this government they should get on with delivering on the mandate,” he added.
Read Also:
Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill: I have done my job; assent is not my business — Ayariga
