Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has criticised the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government for failing to deliver tangible results in its first year in power.
Speaking in an interview, Afenyo-Markin questioned whether the administration had undertaken any major infrastructure projects or cleared outstanding payments to contractors who borrowed from banks to execute public works.
“Last year, 2025, what did the government do? Did it pay contractors who had worked and borrowed from banks? If the economy is stagnating and we continue to talk about paper growth, I am interested in the cocoa farmer and the real impact on citizens,” he said.
He dismissed macroeconomic indicators — such as the recent drop in inflation to 3.8% — as meaningless if they do not translate into improved living conditions for ordinary Ghanaians.
“I am not here to talk about numbers that have no effect. If the numbers have made a positive impact, I will acknowledge and applaud them. But so far, one year in office, the government has not made any real impact,” Afenyo-Markin added.
His comments come amid ongoing political debate over the pace of economic recovery and delivery on campaign promises since the NDC returned to power in January 2025.
The Minority Leader emphasised that the focus should remain on real outcomes for workers, farmers, contractors and everyday citizens rather than statistical improvements alone.
