Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr. Gideon Boako, has taken a swipe at the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), accusing the party of hypocrisy and dishonesty in its commentary on Ghana’s economic challenges.

In a Facebook post, Dr. Boako criticised the NDC for what he described as a sudden shift in narrative regarding the impact of global crises—particularly the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war—on Ghana’s economy.

“You can spread all the propaganda and make all the noise when you’re in opposition, but eventually, reality will catch up with you,” he wrote, referencing recent comments by Environment Minister Murtala Mohammed, who acknowledged that external shocks significantly contributed to the country’s economic woes.

Dr. Boako pointed out what he termed an inconsistency in the NDC’s stance, stating, “Just a few months ago, he and the NDC appeared on national television and dishonestly criticised the NPP administration for citing those very same reasons.”

He defended the New Patriotic Party (NPP)’s handling of the economy, insisting the party was merely highlighting global realities, not shirking responsibility.

“We did not mislead Ghanaians, nor were we trying to evade accountability. Our opponents, however, chose to ride on cheap propaganda, ignoring the significant and ongoing impacts on the global economy,” he argued.

Dr. Boako likened the NDC’s recent acknowledgements to reluctant confessions.

“Now, reality has indeed caught up with them. Like a witch undergoing exorcism, they are beginning to confess—left, right, and centre.”

He also highlighted the economic strides made under the NPP before leaving office, claiming the party successfully restored the economy to pre-COVID levels.

“We recorded a growth rate of 5.7%, and in nominal terms, achieved a historic GDP of over a trillion cedis – unprecedented in our nation’s history,” he noted.

Dr. Boako challenged the current administration to build upon what he described as the solid economic foundation laid by the NPP.