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The Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has dismissed claims that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) was deliberately excluded from the National Economic Dialogue, an initiative by President John Dramani Mahama’s administration to address Ghana’s economic challenges.
His remarks come in response to concerns over the absence of NPP representatives at the high-profile event. According to Kwakye Ofosu, the dialogue was designed to be an inclusive platform, open to all stakeholders, and nothing prevented the NPP or any other political party from attending, even if they did not receive formal invitations.
“I will have to check with the organisers to be certain, but I do know that persons who you can describe as members or supporters of the NPP were present. The likes of Kwame Pianim, who is a leading member of the NPP, was there.
“Other NPP former appointees like Dr. Paul Acquah, Dr. Ernest Addison, who were both governors of the Bank of Ghana under NPP regimes, were there. So, I can say that there is really no policy to exclude anybody on account of political colouration. But I will check to verify whether specifically the NPP or any other political party was invited,” he stated.
Kwakye Ofosu also pointed out that the NPP had previously expressed reluctance to participate in the dialogue, citing concerns and setting preconditions for their involvement.
“In any case, the NPP, only a week ago, was threatening not to be part of it. They were setting preconditions for attending. So, they did not give much of an impression that they wanted to be part of it.
“They also have a record of boycotting similar events in the past, specifically the Senchi Economic Forum. So, their records suggest that they are not willing to participate in these matters. It will be a regrettable omission, but the point is that nothing stops them from showing up,” he added during an interview on Eyewitness News on Monday, March 3, 2024.
Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to unite behind the reset agenda, emphasizing that collective effort is crucial for economic recovery and sustainable growth.
Speaking at the launch of the National Economic Dialogue, President Mahama stressed that the forum was not just about discussing economic challenges but about finding practical solutions and charting a progressive path for Ghana’s financial future.
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