By: Sarah Baafi
The Member of Parliament for Akim Oda, Alexander Akwasi Acquah, has cautioned that Ghana’s political class risks further eroding public trust if leaders fail to remain consistent in their positions on how global conflicts affect the national economy.
Speaking on GTV Breakfast Show during a discussion on the ongoing tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran, Alexander Acquah reflected on the intense political debate that surrounded the economic impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on Ghana.
According to him, when government officials previously attributed economic challenges to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) rejected that explanation and used it as a key campaign message against the administration.
“We tried to explain to Ghanaians that our economy was affected by the Russia-Ukraine war, but the NDC did not accept it. It became a major campaign tool against us,” he stated.
Mr. Acquah argued that such political disagreements over global economic shocks have contributed to declining confidence in the country’s political system. He noted that when political actors dismiss the impact of international crises while in opposition but later cite similar global tensions as justification for economic strain, it creates confusion among the electorate.
“If you convince the people that we were not good managers and that Russia and Ukraine had no effect on our economy, and today you say global military operations are affecting us, the question will be: why was it not the truth in our case?” he queried.
The MP stressed that consistency and honesty in political communication are crucial, especially at a time when social media users frequently revisit past statements made by politicians. He observed that clips and commentary questioning whether “the war will affect us” continue to circulate online, reflecting public skepticism.
He maintained that global conflicts whether in Eastern Europe or the Middle East have real economic consequences for developing countries like Ghana, particularly through fuel prices, supply chains and inflationary pressures.
He urged political leaders across the divide to adopt a more bipartisan approach when addressing external shocks to the economy, warning that failure to do so could deepen public distrust in governance.
The discussion formed part of a broader conversation on how escalating geopolitical tensions could impact Ghana’s economic stability and policy direction in the months ahead.
By: Sarah Baafi
The Member of Parliament for Akim Oda, Alexander Akwasi Acquah, has cautioned that Ghana’s political class risks further eroding public trust if leaders fail to remain consistent in their positions on how global conflicts affect the national economy.
Speaking on GTV Breakfast Show during a discussion on the ongoing tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran, Alexander Acquah reflected on the intense political debate that surrounded the economic impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on Ghana.
According to him, when government officials previously attributed economic challenges to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) rejected that explanation and used it as a key campaign message against the administration.
“We tried to explain to Ghanaians that our economy was affected by the Russia-Ukraine war, but the NDC did not accept it. It became a major campaign tool against us,” he stated.
Mr. Acquah argued that such political disagreements over global economic shocks have contributed to declining confidence in the country’s political system. He noted that when political actors dismiss the impact of international crises while in opposition but later cite similar global tensions as justification for economic strain, it creates confusion among the electorate.
“If you convince the people that we were not good managers and that Russia and Ukraine had no effect on our economy, and today you say global military operations are affecting us, the question will be: why was it not the truth in our case?” he queried.
The MP stressed that consistency and honesty in political communication are crucial, especially at a time when social media users frequently revisit past statements made by politicians. He observed that clips and commentary questioning whether “the war will affect us” continue to circulate online, reflecting public skepticism.
He maintained that global conflicts whether in Eastern Europe or the Middle East have real economic consequences for developing countries like Ghana, particularly through fuel prices, supply chains and inflationary pressures.
He urged political leaders across the divide to adopt a more bipartisan approach when addressing external shocks to the economy, warning that failure to do so could deepen public distrust in governance.
The discussion formed part of a broader conversation on how escalating geopolitical tensions could impact Ghana’s economic stability and policy direction in the months ahead.
