Governance expert Dr Richard Fiadamor has lauded the current administration for achieving significant success in the areas of economic management, fiscal discipline, and good governance.
Assessing the government’s performance after its first year in office, Dr Fiadamor awarded the leadership an overall score of 83%, noting that the administration has demonstrated a clear sense of direction and stability.
He explained that the 2024 general election was fought heavily on the grounds of economic mismanagement, corruption, and the menace of illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.
However, he argued that current indicators show the economy is on a path of recovery.
According to the expert, inflation has dropped to a single digit while the cedi has seen notable appreciation.
These improvements, coupled with a drastic reduction in fuel prices, have led to mounting public pressure on transport owners to reduce fares.
Speaking on Nyankonton Mu Nsem on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, Dr Fiadamor highlighted that Ghanaians are beginning to feel the gains of these policies.
He referenced recent surveys indicating that a majority of the population now believes the country is moving in the right direction.
“The 2024 election was heavily fought on the mismanagement of the economy; it was also heavily fought on corruption and galamsey. Today, the economy indicates positive signs. You don’t need a soothsayer to tell you that things have improved. Inflation is now a single digit. The cedi, which was then at 17 cedis, is now around 10 cedis. Fuel prices have reduced so drastically that there is pressure mounting on the GPRTU to reduce fares. Interest rates have also reduced. All the signs clearly show that things have improved. It is also the first time that a survey conducted by Global Infoanalytics shows that the majority of Ghanaians from all 16 regions believe the country is headed in the right direction.”
Regarding the issue of galamsey, Dr Fiadamor stated that the government has yet to succeed and urged for more intensified efforts.
He stressed that illegal mining continues to destroy the nation’s environment and natural life, making it a critical area that requires immediate and aggressive intervention.
“My only challenge is the issue of galamsey. What I wanted to see towards the fight against galamsey, I am seeing it. The government must intensify its efforts in the fight against galamsey. But aside from the galamsey issue, I think that all the indicators are moving in the right direction, and Ghanaians are seeing that there is a change in government.”
Responding to claims that some key policies, such as the 24-hour economy, are yet to be fully implemented, he underscored the need for the public to grant the government more time.
He maintained that the level of damage caused by the previous NPP administration cannot be fixed overnight and will take time to fully restore.
Dr Fiadamor remained optimistic that the achievements of the first year offer hope for the future.
Moving forward, he advised the government to focus heavily on the implementation of the Big Push initiative and the improvement of road infrastructure.
He noted that ensuring roads are motorable is essential, as good infrastructure serves as a primary catalyst for increased economic activity.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
