The Minority would only take part in the National Economic Dialogue, according to MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, if the government brings back thousands of public sector employees who have been laid off.
The Minority Caucus will only participate in the proposed National Economic Dialogue if the government reinstates the thousands of young people who were fired from public sector positions, according to Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi.
He made this statement in response to President John Dramani Mahama’s request that the Minority take part in the next conversation, which will evaluate Ghana’s economic status and establish a consensus on important policies to deal with the current crisis.
The President underlined that in order to move the nation’s economy in the correct direction, the talks will center on determining fundamental reforms and establishing policy priorities.
However, Oppong Nkrumah made it apparent during an appearance on Eyewitness News on Thursday, February 27, 2025, that the government’s intention to reverse its decision to fire these young workers is a prerequisite for the Minority’s participation.
“If the administration reinstates the thousands of young people it has fired from public sector jobs, we are happy to participate in the National Economic Dialogue,” he said.
“You don’t have the right to fire young people from their legitimately held jobs and then claim that you’re inviting us to a national economic discussion once you’re back home.” We will take part in a national economic dialogue if they are reinstated,” he continued.
The Minority vehemently opposes the decision, claiming that it has exacerbated unemployment and economic misery in the nation. The firing of these workers has been a controversial topic.
It is unclear if the government would take the Minority’s concerns into consideration in order to guarantee their involvement in the economic talks as it moves forward with its agenda.
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