Member of the NDC legal team, Victor Adawudu, says while Ghana’s economy has recorded significant improvements in recent months, government must continue working to ensure that ordinary citizens feel the benefits in their daily lives.
Speaking on recent public opinion survey on President Mahama’s ratings, Adawudu said Ghana’s economy has recovered considerably from the challenges it faced in recent years, a development reflected in growing public confidence regarding economic stability.
“The economy has really improved. We started from somewhere when we were financially constrained and the economy wasn’t doing well. That is why everybody is applauding the stability,” he stated on The KeyPoints on June 20.
Despite the gains, Adawudu said the survey also highlighted persistent concerns, particularly unemployment and the high cost of living.
He noted that many young people continue to graduate from both formal and informal institutions without finding jobs, making unemployment one of the country’s most pressing challenges.
“The unemployment rate is increasing and these are challenges the data is speaking to us about,” he said.
According to him, government must continue exploring innovative solutions to address joblessness while maintaining economic stability.
Adawudu said his interactions with constituents and grassroots communities indicate that many Ghanaians appreciate the economic progress made so far and remain hopeful about the future.
“I go to the constituencies, I go to the grassroots and I speak with people every day. They appreciate the stability and believe things will get better,” he noted.
He also pointed to infrastructure development as one of the government’s major achievements, citing ongoing road projects across the country.
According to him, road construction works on major corridors throughout Ghana have contributed to positive public perceptions despite concerns about living costs.
“The whole country has become a construction site. The Eastern Corridor, Central Corridor and Western Corridor are all seeing significant work,” he said.
On illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, Adawudu rejected suggestions that government has done little to address the problem.
He cited recent collaborative efforts involving the Gold Board, Forestry Commission and the military, as well as funding allocations aimed at reclaiming degraded lands.
“If somebody says nothing is being done about galamsey, that is not true,” he stated.
Adawudu further urged caution regarding allegations against individuals accused of involvement in illegal mining, stressing that such matters should be determined by the courts.
“It is an allegation and the prosecution must prove its case. The court will decide based on the facts and the law,” he said.
Touching on corruption, Adawudu argued that the current administration has not been plagued by the frequency of corruption scandals seen in previous years.
He maintained that while corruption allegations should always be investigated, public discourse should be guided by evidence rather than speculation.
Adawudu concluded by acknowledging that many Ghanaians still struggle with the cost of living but assured citizens that government remains aware of these concerns and is working to ensure economic gains translate into improved livelihoods.
“If the economy is doing well, then government must also make sure that people feel it in their pockets,” he said.
By Christabel Success Treve
