Former Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has argued that Ghanaians don’t require a National Economic Dialogue (NED) to understand the country’s economic situation. He pointed out that comprehensive economic data is already accessible through the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). In this context, he suggested that former President John Mahama could directly consult the GSS for any relevant economic information.

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Oppong Nkrumah made these remarks during an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen.“We do not need a National Economic Dialogue to determine the true state of the Ghanaian economy. That data is already available at the Ghana Statistical Service, Bank of Ghana, IMF, and other multiple sources depending on what you are looking for,” he stated.

Nkrumah’s remarks come in response to the recent

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establishment of a seven-member NED Planning Committee by President Mahama, as part of his 120-day Social Contract with Ghanaians. The committee, led by economist Ishmael Yamson, aims to tackle the nation’s urgent economic issues and lay out a roadmap for long-term development.

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It is tasked with organizing a forum to facilitate policy discussions and consensus-building on strategies that will help position Ghana as a resilient, inclusive, and high-growth economy. The committee is expected to submit its findings within a month. However, Mr. Nkrumah expressed concerns, stating that the initiative may give the impression that the government is attempting to backtrack on its previous commitments.

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