The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has accused the Minority in Parliament of waging a campaign of misinformation against the 2025 budget.
Speaking during parliamentary proceedings on Wednesday, he alleged that the opposition was deliberately distorting facts in an attempt to discredit the government’s fiscal plan.
“Our colleagues on the other side know that the Finance Minister has provided evidence of their mismanagement of the economy during the eight years they were in power.
They have begun to wage a campaign of misinformation with the aim of demonizing this budget. Many speakers on their side have made claims that are untrue about allocations in this budget, particularly regarding the Office of the President and the Office of Government Machinery,” he stated.
One of the key areas of contention has been the over GH¢70 million allocated to Government Communications, a figure the Minority has strongly criticized.
Felix Kwakye Ofosu also addressed national security concerns, blaming the opposition for some of the challenges facing the country.
“One of the gravest problems facing this nation is security. The government inherited the sector as the most peaceful in Africa. Armed robbery is increasing, and worst of all, illegal mining (galamsey) has created serious insecurity in this country,” he noted.
He warned that if the opposition continues its approach, it could lead to bigger challenges.
“They should be careful with what they are doing; otherwise, we may have a bigger problem on our hands,” he cautioned.
The budget debate remains heated, with the Minority standing firm in its concerns over government spending, while the Majority continues to defend its economic policies.
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