Finance Minister Dr.
Cassiel Ato Forson has criticized the previous administration, accusing it of celebrating unsustainable economic growth fueled by illegal mining (galamsey).
Speaking in an interview with Bernard Avle on The Point of View on Channel One TV on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, Dr.
Forson challenged claims of economic progress, arguing that much of the recorded GDP growth under the Akufo-Addo administration came from mining-half of which was driven by galamsey activities. "Bernard, look at the GDP very carefully, and ascertain where the growth is coming from.
