New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Damongo Constituency, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has criticized the government’s decision to allocate GH¢13.1 billion for the purchase of four helicopters and two presidential jets, describing it as “misplaced priorities.”
Speaking during the debate on the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, he questioned why the administration is prioritizing expensive acquisitions over the welfare of public sector workers, many of whom are allegedly unpaid.
“Is this the priority of the Government when traders are suffering, farmers are suffering, nurses are suffering, teachers are suffering?” he queried.
Mr. Jinapor argued that the expenditure sends the wrong signal at a time when many Ghanaians are battling economic hardship and essential sectors are starved of resources.
He also criticized the government’s 24-hour economy policy, saying there is no visible evidence of its implementation despite claims in the budget that it has “entered full implementation.”
The MP expressed concern over the government’s expansion of appointments, citing the creation of new envoy roles and the appointment of 18 deputy heads of mission, which he said is more than any previous administration.
Mr. Jinapor urged the Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, and the Bank of Ghana to act decisively to inject liquidity and restore confidence in the system, saying the economy shows “clear signs of stress.”
