The Numbers Don’t Match The Suffering -Appiah-Kubi Tears Into Mahama’s Budget Narrative
The Numbers Don’t Match The Suffering ,Appiah-Kubi Tears Into Mahama’s Budget Narrative
Isaac Appiah-Kubi, chairman of the NPP-UK West London Chapter, has sharply criticised President Mahama’s latest national budget, describing it as “a beautifully written illusion that hides the true suffering of Ghanaians.”
In his hard-hitting analysis, Appiah-Kubi questioned the government’s claim of a dramatic debt reduction, stating that the so-called achievement is built on defaulting on creditors, haircuts on domestic investors, and heavy dependence on IMF restructuring — not sound economic management.
> “This is not fiscal discipline. It is simply decorating a crisis,” he stressed.
Appiah-Kubi argues that while the budget paints a polished picture of recovery, the reality on the ground tells a different story.
He highlights ongoing hardship marked by:
Rising cost of living
Persistent unemployment
Low business confidence
Weak purchasing power among ordinary citizens
He insists that the numbers in the budget do not reflect the real struggles faced by market women, traders, drivers, students and households across the nation.
According to him, the budget plays more like a public relations document than a credible roadmap for national recovery.
> “Ghanaians are not feeling what the government claims. The suffering is real, and no colourful budget statement can hide that pain.”
Appiah-Kubi concluded with a firm call for the government to confront the economic crisis with honesty, boldness, and practical solutions — not polished speeches.
