The Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to move beyond lamentations and take decisive action to address the challenges confronting Ghanaians.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament after the president’s maiden State of the Nation Address in his second term, Afenyo-Markin criticised the address as being filled with limitations rather than concrete solutions.
“The president came to this house with the familiar story, the usual lamentations. He packaged it in a language as though we have a new beginning. Mr. Speaker, if the president has any concerns, his duty is to fix them,” he stated.
Background:
President Mahama’s address, is in line with Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, and outlined his ambitious “Resetting Ghana” agenda, aimed at tackling economic challenges, creating jobs, and restoring stability.
In his address, the president touched on key areas of his government’s policy objectives.
He also expected provided updates on the state of Ghana’s economy, including the ongoing IMF bailout program, security, and the cost of living, among other issues.
Additionally, he updated Ghanaians on deliverables for the year ahead, as well as the achievements of his government so far and the challenges that lie ahead.
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