Forget Mahama, Give Bawumia The Chance To Create Jobs And Reduce Living Costs – Amin Adam

According to a report by TV3 News on Sunday November 15, 2026, Former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has criticised the 2027 national budget, arguing that the government’s economic proposals have failed to meet the expectations of Ghanaians, particularly those hoping for meaningful improvements in their living conditions.

Speaking during an appearance on TV3’s Hot Issues, the former minister expressed concerns about the direction of the country’s economic management under President John Dramani Mahama, suggesting that the budget had not provided the kind of relief many citizens were anticipating.

According to Amin Adam, Ghanaians expected the 2027 budget to introduce practical measures that would address some of the major economic challenges confronting households and businesses.

These include unemployment, the rising cost of living and the difficulties many people continue to face in making ends meet.

He argued that the government’s economic plans had fallen short of what ordinary citizens wanted to see, particularly in terms of creating employment opportunities and reducing the financial pressure on households.

The former Finance Minister subsequently turned his attention to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, urging Ghanaians to consider him as a potential leader capable of addressing the country’s economic challenges.

Amin Adam suggested that Bawumia could offer a different approach to economic management, with particular emphasis on creating jobs, improving economic opportunities and reducing the cost of living.

His comments appear to be part of the New Patriotic Party’s broader effort to position Bawumia as a credible alternative to the governing National Democratic Congress ahead of the next general election.

The remarks also introduce fresh political debate over the government’s handling of the economy and whether its proposed policies are delivering the expected benefits to ordinary Ghanaians.

With unemployment and the affordability of essential goods and services remaining important issues in public discussions, the former minister believes the government must do more to demonstrate that its economic policies can translate into tangible improvements in people’s lives.

His criticism of the 2027 budget is also likely to generate reactions from both the governing NDC and the opposition NPP, particularly as political parties continue to debate which leadership and economic policies can best address Ghana’s development challenges.

For Amin Adam, the solution lies in giving Bawumia another opportunity to lead the country, arguing that his proposed focus on employment creation and reducing the cost of living could provide the direction Ghanaians are looking for.

His remarks were made during an appearance on TV3’s Hot Issues.

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