Africa-Press – Ghana. Member of Parliament for Oforikrom, Mr Michael Kwasi Aidoo, has expressed dismay over what he described as the government’s misplaced priorities in the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy of Government.
The lawmaker lamented that the Mahama-led government had cancelled flagship tourism and creative events introduced by the previous administration, such as the “December to Remember” which attracted tourists and promoted Ghana’s cultural heritage.
He said although the current government announced the “Blackstar Experience” to boost tourism in the country, nothing concrete has been done to sustain the initiative.
Speaking during parliamentary debates on the 2026 Budget on Tuesday, Mr Aidoo questioned why the tourism and creative industry was allocated a meagre GHS 250 million, while a larger allocation of GHS 290 million was earmarked for the purchase of sanitary pads.
The Oforikrom legislator argued that the tourism sector had the potential to generate significant revenue and boost Ghana’s global image.
Mr Aidoo accused the Mahama-led government of overburdening ordinary Ghanaians with increased taxes, citing a rise of 18.4 percent.
He contrasted this with the previous administration, which he said was servicing one billion cedis in energy legacy debts monthly, ensuring stable power supply.
He criticised the current government for persistent power outages, noting that the smart meters introduced by the Electricity Company of Ghana under the former administration had enabled efficient revenue collection for the power company.
According to him, these measures provided the foundation for a more reliable electricity system, which the present government had failed to maintain.
The MP’s criticism adds to growing debates over the 2026 Budget, with opposition voices questioning the government’s spending priorities and its impact on economic recovery.
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