The Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has once again faced criticism from the Minority Leader in Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, over the ongoing economic challenges in the country.
Despite Dr. Bawumia’s reputation for economic expertise, Dr. Forson criticized his performance, stating that he has not lived up to expectations since taking office alongside President Akufo-Addo.
Representing Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam, Dr. Forson described Dr. Bawumia’s tenure as abysmal and called for accountability from Ghanaian voters in the upcoming 2024 elections.
During his contribution to the 2024 State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, March 11, 2024, Dr. Ato Forson accused Dr. Bawumia of mismanaging the fiscal space inherited from the previous John Mahama government.
Dr. Forson condemned the Akufo-Addo administration’s management of the country, alleging that it has led to significant hardships for the Ghanaian populace.
“Mr Speaker, those who held various lectures on textbook management of the economy have been in charge of Ghana’s economy for the last seven years.”
“Despite “resolving” all issues of the economy at those lectures, the reality is that the economy has collapsed on the watch of Dr. Bawumia, the chief lecturer,” he said.