The Member of Parliament for Okaikwei South, Ernest Adomako, has strongly criticised statements by the Minority in Parliament claiming that the current economic gains being experienced under the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government are a result of policies implemented by the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration.

The Minority caucus, at a press conference on Monday, 26th January, 2026, argued that the NDC’s proposed 24-hour economy policy is yet to be implemented, while also accusing the current administration of failing to sign the LGBTQ+ bill into law.

Speaking in a telephone interview with Ama Konadu on ‘Adea Akye Abia’ morning show at Sompa FM-Sunyani, Mr Adomako described the Minority’s assertions as inconsistent and lacking substance, arguing that their comments are driven more by resentment than facts.

“When you assess what the Minority is saying, it becomes very difficult to follow. There is no meaning in their statement. They don’t have a case; it is all hate and jealousy. They have nothing substantial to say,” he stated.

According to the MP, Ghanaians had already passed judgement on the NPP government after eight years in power, citing widespread economic hardship during that period.

“Ghanaians voted the NPP into power for eight years, and what they witnessed was pain and suffering. Huge sums of money were consumed to the extent that even the Bank of Ghana struggled to properly account for them,” he said.

Mr Adomako also referenced the domestic debt exchange programme introduced under the NPP administration, noting that it significantly affected public confidence in government securities.

“In the past, people believed the safest way to save their money was to lend it to government. But the NPP government made it clear that loaning money to the state was no longer safe,” he explained.

He further criticised the so-called “haircut” policy, which reduced the value of investments, particularly affecting pensioners and workers saving towards retirement.

“The administration introduced a haircut where people could not fully access their own money. This broke many Ghanaians, especially those who had saved all their lives to earn interest during retirement. What could be worse than that?” he asked.

Mr Adomako concluded by defending the current NDC government, stating that it is unfair for the Minority to downplay recent improvements in the economy.

“So now, what they are trying to say is that it is bad that we have an NDC government resetting the country and that things have started falling in place for Ghanaians,” he added.

Sompaonline.com/Derrick Djan