Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has slammed comments by Nana Akomea, accusing the opposition figure of downplaying Ghana’s recent economic recovery for partisan political gain.
The sharp exchange follows remarks by the NPP communications chairman on JoyNews’ PM Express, where he argued that “Ghanaians do not eat stability or inflation,” insisting that macroeconomic gains alone do not reduce the cost of living.
But reacting on Joy FM, Kwakye Ofosu turned the argument back on the opposition, questioning whether the NPP was effectively suggesting that “Ghanaians eat instability.”
According to him, while opposition parties are expected to criticise government policy, the NPP’s current line of attack ignores clear economic improvements being felt across the country.
“There is nobody in Ghana who can honestly say the economy today is worse than what this government inherited,” he argued, describing the opposition’s narrative as “pure politics without substance.”
Kwakye Ofosu pointed to falling fuel prices, easing transport fares and relative exchange rate stability as signs that conditions are gradually improving for ordinary citizens.
He noted that under the previous administration, fuel prices surged as high as GH¢23 per litre, compared to current prices hovering around GH¢15, arguing that such reductions directly impact household spending and living conditions.
The government spokesperson accused the NPP of deliberately dismissing every economic gain simply to score political points ahead of future elections.
His comments add to the intensifying war of words between the governing administration and the opposition NPP over who bears responsibility for Ghana’s economic struggles — and who deserves credit for the recent signs of recovery.
