Former Member of Parliament for Anyaa-Sowutuom, Dr. Dickson Adomako-Kissi, has criticised what he describes as an increasing political and policy tilt towards mining under the current National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration, cautioning against what he sees as an overreliance on the sector.
Speaking on GHOne TV’s morning show, GHToday on Monday, May 4, Dr. Adomako-Kissi said he has observed a shift in policy emphasis that, in his view, risks narrowing Ghana’s broader economic focus.
“I keep warning the NDC that it has become a party for mining, and as it stands now, every solution is in mining regardless of the environmental damages that is happening,” he said.
He also questioned the timing and manner in which political actors respond to institutional reports, arguing that parliamentary conduct should remain independent and not resemble public relations for state institutions.
“It was so bad to see them do a presser before core details were made public. So are we saying that the majority is now working for the central bank?” he asked.
Dr. Adomako-Kissi further raised concerns about the relationship between the government, the central bank, and agencies linked to the mining and gold sector, including GoldBod, suggesting that the boundaries of institutional independence needed closer attention.
“I wonder who is checking who… the independence of the central bank is very important,” he stated.
On the economy, he acknowledged figures being presented regarding economic performance, but argued that they do not necessarily reflect the lived reality of ordinary citizens, particularly traders and households.
“You can come and quote all kinds of figures but when a trader sits from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the number of people who come into their shop are reduced, that is what we talk about economic activity,” he said.
He added that many businesses continue to struggle with access to foreign exchange and delays in financial transactions, describing the situation as “serious and worrying.”
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Dr. Adomako-Kissi also reflected on inflation trends, arguing that price stability had begun improving toward the end of the previous administration, though he acknowledged broader economic shocks at the time.
He called for stronger safeguards around institutional independence, warning against what he described as increasingly blurred lines between state institutions and sector agencies.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
