Ghana Could Have Grown Much Faster If Mahama’s Government Spent Wisely – Amin Adam Fires

According to a report by TV3 News on Sunday November 15, 2026, Former Finance Minister and Ranking Member of Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has criticised the government’s spending priorities, arguing that Ghana could have recorded significantly stronger economic growth if public funds had been channelled into more productive sectors of the economy.

According to the former minister, the country’s economic growth potential remains considerably higher than what has been achieved, suggesting that the government’s expenditure decisions play an important role in determining the pace and quality of economic expansion.

Speaking during a discussion on the country’s economic performance on TV3’s Hot Issues, Dr. Amin Adam maintained that government spending should be directed towards areas capable of generating economic returns, creating employment opportunities and stimulating business activities.

He argued that when public resources are invested in productive sectors, the benefits extend beyond immediate government expenditure, as such investments can strengthen businesses, improve productivity and create opportunities for sustainable economic development.

The former Finance Minister’s comments suggest that the challenge is not necessarily about how much money the government spends, but rather how effectively those resources are utilised to generate meaningful economic outcomes.

He believes that a stronger focus on productive investments could have helped Ghana achieve more robust growth, particularly at a time when the country continues to pursue economic recovery and stability.

Dr. Amin Adam’s remarks have also brought renewed attention to the debate over government expenditure, fiscal discipline and the need to ensure that public funds deliver tangible benefits to ordinary Ghanaians.

His position is that economic growth should not merely be measured by government spending figures but by the actual impact of expenditure on production, employment, businesses and the overall welfare of citizens.

The former minister’s comments have added to the ongoing national conversation about the government’s economic management and whether its spending priorities are sufficiently supporting long-term growth.

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