Keta North Member of Parliament, Edem Agbana, has defended President John Dramani Mahama’s claim that Ghana’s economy is resilient, saying the country is in a stronger position now than when it was inherited in early 2025.
Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, March 21, Agbana argued that recent policies and economic measures have stabilised key sectors, laying the groundwork for sustained growth.
“President Mahama was right when he said Ghana’s economy is resilient. A resilient economy can absorb external shocks—it doesn’t mean we won’t feel them, but their impact is limited. That is exactly what the President highlighted,” he said.
Agbana pointed to key economic fundamentals and indicators as evidence of measurable progress.
“Since January 2025, the economy has been in a better position than when we inherited it. That’s a fact we must acknowledge,” he emphasised.
Responding to critics, Agbana defended the government’s fiscal strategy. “Fiscal discipline is itself a strategy—a massive one. By carefully managing revenues and resources and avoiding reckless spending, the government has positioned the economy for stability,” he said.
He also credited President Mahama and Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson for implementing prudent economic management.
“Since 2017, economic management has clearly improved. We are not spending recklessly. Some measures may be unpopular, especially under IMF supervision, but they are necessary,” he added.