Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has pushed back against comments by New Patriotic Party communications figure Nana Akomea, who reportedly suggested that economic stability does not directly benefit ordinary Ghanaians.
Speaking in an interview on JoyFM on May 12, 2026, Kwakye Ofosu described the remarks as political rhetoric that ignores improvements in the country’s economic conditions.
According to him, while opposition parties have a responsibility to criticise governments and hold them accountable, such criticism must be rooted in facts and logic.
“He says Ghanaians do not eat stability. By that, is Nana Akomea implying that Ghanaians eat instability?” Kwakye Ofosu questioned.
“I think we need to properly delineate the issues. I know it is the role of the opposition to keep governments on their toes and critique policy, but all of that must be grounded in fact and logic,” he added.
The government spokesperson argued that the current administration inherited a far weaker economy and has since managed to reverse several negative trends.
“There is nobody in Ghana who can say that the economy we are in today is worse than what we inherited, and that cannot be argued by any stretch of the imagination,” he stated.
Kwakye Ofosu pointed to developments such as exchange rate stability, reductions in fuel prices and lower transport fares as evidence that economic improvements are beginning to affect everyday life.
He noted that fuel prices, which previously rose to between GH¢20 and GH¢23 per litre, have dropped to about GH¢15 per litre under the current conditions despite movements in global crude oil prices.
“If you were buying fuel for 23 cedis per litre and today you are buying the same fuel for about 15 cedis, how can anybody say that does not translate into savings for the ordinary person?” he asked.
According to him, attempts by the opposition to dismiss these developments amount to politics rather than an honest assessment of the economy.
“For an opposition party to disregard all of this and pretend that nothing has happened in this country that signals improvement is simply not accurate. It is mere politicking and not backed by substance,” he added.
