11 June 2026

Can government celebrate “positive economic indicators” when the ordinary Ghanaian is still struggling to feel it in their pocket? That is the BIG question shaking Parliament right now! ⸻ In a heated discussion on Ghana’s exit from the IMF programme and the government’s new economic management strategy, the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, pushed a strong argument: 👉 He says government cannot “score political points” with statistics while citizens are not seeing real improvements in their daily lives. 👉 According to him, what matters most is not the charts and numbers — but what is happening in the market, transport fares, and household income. ⸻ 💬 But the debate didn’t end there… The Deputy Majority Leader also pushed back, expressing surprise at the Minority Leader’s dismissal of economic indicators, insisting that numbers still matter in measuring national progress and policy success. ⸻ ⚖️ The exchange turned intense on the floor of Parliament as both sides clashed over a key national question: Are economic statistics enough — or must citizens feel the change first? ⸻ 📊 IMF exit, economic recovery, fuel prices, cost of living — the arguments continue, but one thing is clear: 🔥 Parliament is divided on what “progress” truly means for Ghanaians. ⸻ 📌 What do YOU think? Should government focus on economic data or what people feel in their daily lives? 👇 Drop your comment below and join the debate! ⸻ 🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE to Our Democracy News for more straight-from-Parliament updates, no filters, just facts!