The Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has urged the government to take tough economic decisions while it is still ‘basking’ in the goodwill of Ghanaians.

Speaking about his expectations of the 2025 Budget on GHOne TV, on March 10, 2025, the former Minister of Works and Housing advised the ruling NDC government not to be carried away by the euphoria of the 2024 Election victory.

He indicated that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) lost support of Ghanaians when economic conditions took a downward turn.

“When we went on and the economic conditions were biting, we lost a lot of the goodwill. I am hoping that the government will be able to channel its goodwill into doing the difficult things early enough and not just bask in its euphoria that people are happy with them,” he said.

He charged the government to swiftly tackle the energy challenges bedeviling the country, as well as high unemployment among the youth.

“People are saying they are expecting something to be done about escalating fuel prices and transport fares. People are expecting something to be done about the energy situation — both supply and pricing. They are expecting that the tax regime will be dealt with and employment will be tackled,” he added.

He added that regardless of setbacks they encounter, Ghanaians will not spare them if they fail to deliver on these expectations.

“If you don’t deliver on these things, no matter the causes, the Ghanaian people will tell you that we are not impressed with you,” he warned.

He slammed the NDC for spending too much time celebrating its victory instead of focusing on governance.

“The election was three months ago. The people have already passed their judgment. If you spend all your time jubilating over that and you don’t focus on the work ahead, time will catch up with you very quickly,” he added.

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