Former Vice President and NPP flagbearer, Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged Minority Members of Parliament to intensify scrutiny of government policies by demanding clear data and measurable results.
Addressing the Minority Caucus ahead of Parliament’s resumption on Thursday, Dr Bawumia said accountability should be based on facts and performance, not political promises.
“Where the government makes a claim, ask for the numbers,” he said.
“Where the government announces a programme, ask for the budget, the implementation architecture, the timelines, the beneficiaries, and the measurable outcomes.”
Dr. Bawumia asked the Minority to focus on key national issues, including the government’s 24-hour economy policy, job creation, the rising cost of living, power supply challenges, illegal mining, the cocoa sector, and the management of natural resources such as lithium.
He also called for scrutiny of statutory funds, including the District Assemblies Common Fund.
According to him, economic stability alone should not be considered the government’s biggest achievement.
“Stability is not an end in itself; it is a means to an end,” he stated.
“The end game is how that stability is maintained and translated into relief in the cost of living for our people.”
Dr. Bawumia argued that the previous New Patriotic Party administration laid the foundation for economic stability despite global economic pressures.
He urged Minority MPs to assess how government policies affect ordinary Ghanaians, including traders, teachers, nurses, farmers, transport operators, graduates, and unemployed youth.
On the government’s flagship 24-hour economy policy, he called for continuous parliamentary oversight, stressing that job creation remains a major national concern.
Dr. Bawumia also advised the Minority against opposing government initiatives for political reasons alone.
“I want this Caucus to be known as a serious, prepared, and patriotic opposition,” he said.
“Tough but not reckless; firm but not disorderly; principled but not bitter; and always ready to put Ghana first.”
