The Minority in Parliament has urged the Mahama administration to prioritise economic transformation, warning that political independence alone is insufficient.
In a statement issued for Ghana Independence Day, the caucus said Ghana remains heavily dependent on raw commodity exports while importing finished goods, leaving the economy vulnerable.
“Ghana must add value to its resources, modernise agriculture, and invest in science, technology, and digital skills for our youth,” the Minority said.
The group said structural transformation is essential to create jobs, reduce reliance on foreign markets, and achieve the economic sovereignty envisioned by the country’s founders.
Cocoa farmers in pain
The Minority in Parliament also criticised the government for cutting cocoa prices, describing the decision as “unconscionable” and harmful to farmers.
The caucus said the December 2025 reduction of the farmgate price by over GHC1,000 per bag has placed farmers under severe financial strain.
“Cocoa farmers are the backbone of our economy and the pillars of our independence. Slashing their income is a betrayal of their sacrifice,” the Minority said in a statement marking Ghana’s 69th anniversary on Friday (6 March).
It called on the government to restore a fair and enforceable pricing regime and take urgent steps to protect the incomes of cocoa farmers nationwide.
Galamsey
The caucus touched on illegal mining—commonly called ‘galamsey’— describing the menace as a national environmental emergency, urging the government to act decisively.
It said rivers sustaining millions are being contaminated and forest reserves destroyed.
“This is no longer merely an environmental concern; it is a national security threat,” the Minority said.
It welcomed reports that 1,070 Changfang excavators were intercepted at Tema Port but demanded full disclosure of the financiers and intermediaries behind the importation.
“These machines must be publicly destroyed without delay to signal the state’s seriousness in protecting Ghana’s natural heritage,” the statement added.
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