Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has said the macroeconomic indices recorded by the government is not reflecting in the lives of citizens.
He says although the numbers are good as they appear in the books, on the grounds, people are still facing the reality of hardship on a daily basis.
According to the Effutu Member of Parliament, a stable local currency and a falling inflation should impact the lives of people by reducing the cost of living, unlike what is being experienced now.
In an exclusive interview on TV3’s NewDay on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, the Minority Leader noted that his encounter with farmers, importers and exporters, as well as his experience as a businessman, has shown that the figures being recorded, as well as the ratings being given by the various rating agencies do not align with what people are facing on the grounds.
He said despite the figures pointing to a positive direction, there is a huge mismatch with the reality.
“If we look at the numbers alone, we should be happy. But it is not the numbers we are talking about here. We are talking about reality. Lift the veil. If you lift the veil, the reality is that, there is a mismatch,” he stated.
“If the government is talking about inflation coming down, it should reflect on the market, the lives of the people. If government is talking about a stable local currency, we should see its reflection in business,” Afenyo-Markin added.
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