Economic Advisor at the Office of the Vice President, Professor Sharif Mahmud Khalid, has lamented the amount left by the previous administration in the Sinking Fund.

Speaking on ChannelOne TV's The Big Issue on March 1, 2025, Professor Khalid praised President 's commitment to revitalizing Ghana's Sinking Fund, describing it as a significant step towards addressing the country's debt challenges.

The fund currently holds a meager balance of $64,000 and GHS143,000, as revealed by President Mahama during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on February 27, 2025.

Professor Khalid commended Mahama's efforts to activate the Sinking Fund, noting the speed and determination with which the administration is addressing the issue. "You look at the setting up of the gold board and the speed at which it is going.