The General Secretary of the People’s National Convention
(PNC) has said government’s economic policies amongst others have left Ghana in
the “middle of nowhere. Ghana is currently in talks with the International
Monetary Fund (IMF) to help the nation surmount its socio-economic challenges. The
nation together with other West African states have agreed to sign an Economic
Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the European Union (EU) as a means of boosting
trade and ensuring economic growth in the sub-region. The World Bank is also
assisting Ghana to improve upon some sectors of the economy, especially
education. Although some economists and sections of the general public have
kicked against the EPA and IMF’s bailout stating that the two could lead to job
cuts and a host of other undesirable effects on the people of Ghana, the
government is proceeding with its plans. The PNC’s General Secretary alleged
that the Mahama-led government is not telling citizens the truth in relation to
the drastic reduction in donor funds to Ghana. He advised Ghanaians not to
believe the President’s explanation that donor countries have cut back on
funding to Ghana due to the nation’s attainment of a lower middle-income
status.
Source: GW
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