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Isaac Adongo, the Ranking Member on the Finance Committee in Parliament, has expressed concerns over the recent staff review conducted by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Ghana\u2019s three-year Extended Facility Programme.<\/p>\n
Despite the IMF\u2019s positive evaluation, which positions Ghana to receive the third tranche of $360 million from the total $3 billion IMF bailout package, Adongo has questioned the true state of the nation\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n
While the fund has commended Ghana for its performance, citing key indicators that suggest the programme\u2019s effectiveness, Adongo remains sceptical about the actual conditions on the ground.<\/p>\n
Ghana is on track to pass the management executive board review, which would result in the release of the third tranche of $360 million from the $3 billion package.<\/p>\n
In response to the IMF\u2019s report indicating Ghana\u2019s strong performance, Adongo expressed reservations in an interview with Citi News, emphasizing the disparity between the IMF\u2019s assessment and the realities faced by Ghanaians.<\/p>\n
Adongo\u2019s scepticism extends to the IMF\u2019s role as a consultant, suggesting that consultants rarely acknowledge the failure of their advice.<\/p>\n
He highlighted that while the IMF may not directly engage with the local market, surveys indicate a worsening inflation rate, a stark contrast to the IMF\u2019s positive review.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn response to this dire situation, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has laid down clear and non-negotiable demands to ensure the sanctity of our electoral system;<\/p>\n
\u201cAn official written response to the 35 critical questions posed by the NDC at the IPAC meeting addressing the status and the recovery effort regarding the stolen biometric devices.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe demand an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the theft of the BVR laptops and the related biometric equipment, including a forensic audit of the voter\u2019s register. This investigation, as we said, must be conducted by an independent body and supplemented with international observers to ensure neutrality and trust. The outcome must be a detailed report that not only identifies the people who are responsible but also outlines significant corrective measures to prevent such breaches in the future,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
Additionally, the NDC is calling for a comprehensive audit of the EC\u2019s inventory and security protocols, covering all BVR and BVD equipment, to be performed by an independent auditor.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe call for a complete audit into the EC\u2019s inventories and security measures. This inventory encompasses all BVRs and BVD equipment and must be carried out by an independent auditor to the integrity of all electoral materials,\u201d the General Secretary added.<\/p>\n\n
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