A member of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Razak Kojo Opoku, has sparked debate over the country’s political and economic direction following comments questioning the relevance of political stability without tangible economic improvement.
In a statement posted on Facebook, the Financial Economist challenged political actors to rethink the basis upon which they seek political power, warning that Ghanaians are increasingly concerned about jobs, opportunities, and economic growth rather than rhetoric centred solely on stability.
According to Dr. Opoku, political parties must convince voters with practical solutions that improve livelihoods instead of relying on broad claims about maintaining national stability.
“If we don’t eat stability, are you fighting for power to create instability for Ghanaians to eat?” he questioned.
His remarks appear to be directed at the opposition NPP’s ongoing efforts to reposition itself ahead of the 2028 general elections following its defeat in the 2024 polls.
The economist further questioned whether the NPP is adequately connecting with the realities and concerns of ordinary Ghanaian voters.
“Is NPP really serious when it comes to appealing to the consciousness of Ghanaian voters?” he asked.
Dr. Opoku, however, also turned his attention to the administration of President John Dramani Mahama, cautioning that political stability alone would not guarantee electoral success for the ruling government if economic conditions fail to improve.
According to him, while maintaining peace and stability remains important for national development, Ghanaians expect governments to translate stability into economic growth, employment creation, and improved living standards.
He warned that any government that fails to create opportunities for the youth and improve economic conditions could face electoral consequences in the next election cycle.
“Mahama’s government too should understand that stability alone without progress or growth of the economy to create jobs and opportunities for people will not be appreciated by majority of Ghanaians and can easily be punished in 2028,” he stated.
The comments come at a time when discussions about Ghana’s economic recovery, unemployment, cost of living, and political accountability continue to dominate public discourse across the country.
The remarks reflect growing pressure on both the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the opposition NPP to provide clear economic policies capable of addressing the challenges facing citizens, particularly the youth.
Dr. Opoku’s statement is also expected to reignite conversations within the NPP about its post-election rebuilding strategy and how the party intends to reconnect with voters after losing power.
By 1960news.com
