Nhyiaeso Member of Parliament (MP) Stephen Amoah acknowledges Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson's current performance. However, he asserts the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government has not yet demonstrated superiority over the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration. Dr. Amoah made these statements on May 20, 2026.
Dr. Amoah explained that the NDC government inherited an economy already on a recovery path. This recovery was significantly aided by an International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. The former Deputy Finance Minister used a medical analogy. He described the previous government as a doctor who managed a severe infection. Symptoms like pale eyes and palms remained, but the infection itself was gone. It is this improved, though not fully recovered, state that the NDC took over, he said.
Ghana's economic narrative frequently involves IMF support. The country has a history of engaging with the IMF during challenging economic periods. The previous NPP administration, led by then-President Akufo-Addo, initiated the current IMF-supported programme. This programme aimed to stabilize the economy and restore fiscal discipline. Assessing the performance of any government in Ghana often involves comparing its economic indicators to the prior administration, especially when considering external financial support arrangements.
Dr. Amoah questioned the measurable economic impact the current NDC administration has achieved so far. He stated that it is premature to fully evaluate their performance. "Even now, can you measure NDC’s finished work or product that can be measured as a percentage of our GDP?" he asked in a Citi FM interview. He suggested that significant parliamentary approvals were pending last year. The government also adhered to inherited IMF conditions. Therefore, substantial spending began only recently.
He called for patience in evaluating government spending. Future Auditor-General reports will offer a clearer picture of fiscal performance. "Do you know how much they have spent so far on the emoluments of their appointees? We don’t know, so let’s wait and see," Dr. Amoah added. His comments highlight the ongoing political debate about economic management and the metrics used for evaluation in Ghana.