Mid-year budget has failed to create jobs or improve livelihoods – NPP communicator
NPP communicator Maxwell Akunyire argues that improved economic indicators have not translated into jobs, higher incomes, or better living standards for ordinary Ghanaians.
A member of the NPP Communications Team for the Chaina -Paga Constituency, Maxwell Akunyire has criticised the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review, arguing that despite positive economic indicators, ordinary Ghanaians are yet to experience meaningful improvements in their lives.
Akunyire maintained that the true measure of economic performance should be the impact on citizens rather than statistics presented in Parliament, insisting that many Ghanaians were still struggling despite government’s positive assessment.
Speaking on the Big Mike Breakfast Show on Monday, July 27, Akunyire said although government highlighted declining inflation, exchange rate stability and improved debt indicators, those figures had not translated into better living conditions.
He maintained that the true measure of economic performance should be the impact on citizens rather than statistics presented in Parliament.
“The indices may look good, but when we come to the ordinary Ghanaian, where it matters most, that’s where the concern is.” He mentioned.
He questioned the government’s campaign slogan of resetting the economy through jobs and transformation, saying many Ghanaians were still waiting to see tangible results.
“I’m not seeing growth. I’m not seeing jobs. We should ask ourselves whether the promises made to Ghanaians are being fulfilled.” Akunyire questioned.
He also criticised the implementation of the 24-hour economy policy, arguing that projects such as the construction of 24-hour markets would not address the country’s unemployment challenges.
The NPP communicator further accused the government of abandoning initiatives started under the previous administration, particularly the One District, One Factory programme, which he said could have created employment if completed.
“If they had continued those factories, by now many young Ghanaians would have been employed.” Maxwell added.
Akunyire also questioned government spending on agriculture and infrastructure, insisting that Ghanaians should judge the economy by what they experience in their daily lives rather than official reports.
“When you move out and look at what is in your pocket, or when you take your farm produce to the market, that’s where you know whether the economy is good or bad.”
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