Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and Hon.Kojo Oppong Nkrumah have raised critical questions about Ghana’s economy. However, the Government is confident in its recovery from the cost-of-living crisis whilst forging a new economic policy initiative worth US$10bn over five years (about GH¢23bn a year). Ghanaians must understand the context when looking at the macroeconomic indicators. Be well informed about the political equalisation in these conversations and ask the critical questions about the outcome, which, ultimately, is: JOBS, GROWTH, UNEMPLOYMENT. This article does exactly 3 things: Peg the macroeconomic data side by side with the statements made Examine the prospects of the Government’s New baby “New Economy” And most importantly, whether the policies and promised 24hr economy have achieved the intended purpose of reducing the unemployment rate And finally, what the state of unemployment looks like, which was the main issue at hand for which this government was voted into power: a promised 3-shift job system that will create employment and expand economic growth in key sectors.
