Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has praised the administration of John Dramani Mahama for what he describes as significant progress in Ghana’s key economic indicators, though he cautioned that these gains have yet to translate into meaningful job creation. Speaking ahead of the 2026 State of the Nation Address on Thursday, February 27, Boadu offered his perspective on the country’s economic trajectory.
He acknowledged visible signs of macroeconomic stability but emphasised that the true measure of recovery lies in its ability to generate employment and improve livelihoods. His remarks come as government officials highlight improvements in inflation, currency stability, and fiscal consolidation as evidence of a gradual rebound. According to Boadu, several indicators suggest Ghana is moving toward stability.
He stressed that these economic gains must be translated into tangible opportunities for citizens, especially the youth. “While many indicators are pointing in the right direction, they are not yet driving the kind of productivity that creates jobs for our people. The strengthening of the Cedi, for instance, has had consequences for local production and exports, which explains the challenges facing cocoa, maize, and cashew farmers. We must rethink our priorities as a nation. If we continue to pursue an import-driven economy, it will inevitably undermine employment and job creation—and that is exactly what we are witnessing now.”
Source: Kabah Atawoge
