Former Deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Atiwa East, Abena Osei-Asare, has strongly criticized President John Dramani Mahama's 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA), describing it as a blend of economic pessimism, political blame-shifting, and unsustainable populist promises.
In a statement posted on Facebook following the address on Thursday, February 27, 2025, Osei-Asare questioned the credibility of Mahama's economic outlook and his ability to fund the ambitious social programs outlined in his speech.
According to Osei-Asare, while Mahama painted a bleak picture of Ghana's economy, he failed to acknowledge the progress made under the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government.
She pointed out that the financial sector had significantly improved, citing an increase in total banking sector assets from GHS81.2 billion in 2016 to GHS367.2 billion in 2024 and a 28.8% rise in private sector credit in October 2024-a stark contrast to the negative 7.5% recorded in 2023.
