Dr. Apaak Slams NPP Over Delayed 2025 Mini-Budget, Calls For Governance Over Gamesmanship
- Dec 20, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 14, 2025
Dr. Clement Apaak, Member of Parliament for Builsa South, has accused the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) government of leveraging the 2025 mini-budget as a tool to pressure the Minority into supporting its agenda. His criticism follows the Finance Minister's failure to present the mini-budget in Parliament as previously scheduled.
Speaking on Citi FM’s Point Blank segment during Eyewitness News on Thursday, Dr. Apaak condemned the government’s approach, describing it as manipulative and detrimental to good governance.
"This is not how governance should be conducted. National interest must always come first, not political brinkmanship," Dr. Apaak emphasized.
Dr. Apaak claimed the government is attempting to use the expectations of Ghanaians as leverage to compel the Minority to approve controversial proposals, including tax exemptions.
"From all indications, the NPP seems to think it can use what Ghanaians expect from Parliament as a bargaining chip to force us into supporting their proposals, such as tax exemptions. This is unacceptable," he remarked.
The Builsa South MP also criticized the Finance Minister for failing to appear before Parliament to deliver the mini-budget. He expressed frustration over repeated delays, pointing out that this marked the fourth consecutive day of waiting for the minister to fulfill his obligation.
"This is the fourth day we’ve expected the minister to simply show up, stand before Parliament, and do his job. His failure to do so is both disappointing and irresponsible," Dr. Apaak lamented.
Dr. Apaak urged the government to set aside partisan considerations and focus on addressing the urgent needs of Ghanaians. He stressed that the Minority remains committed to serving the nation but will not be coerced into supporting policies that fail to prioritize the collective good.
The mini-budget, a critical component of Ghana’s fiscal roadmap, was expected to outline key strategies for economic recovery and stability. However, its repeated delay has fueled tensions between the Majority and Minority in Parliament.
Dr. Apaak’s comments have sparked widespread discussion on social media, with many Ghanaians sharing mixed opinions on the government’s handling of the mini-budget.
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