The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Majority Caucus in Parliament has urged Ghanaians to disregard the New Patriotic Party (NPP) minority caucus led by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, describing the group as “failed.”

This follows the minority’s rejection of assertions that the recent gains in Ghana’s economy under President John Mahama are a result of the government’s competence. The caucus at an earlier presser argued that external factors, rather than prudent economic management, are behind the current economic upturn.

The caucus also accused the government of contributing to the recent surge in illegal mining activities, popularly known as galamsey, through the establishment of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), among other things.

In a release signed by Mahama Ayariga, Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business, and issued on January 26, 2026, the Majority Caucus said it will soon remind the public of Ghana’s difficult situation under the NPP government.

The statement listed the collapse of the financial system, severe depreciation of the cedi, high inflation, and failures in social services as key problems left behind by the previous administration.

According to Mahama Ayariga, the NPP era saw Senior High Schools repeatedly fail to resume due to lack of feeding, hospitals turning away patients because of unpaid National Health Insurance claims, and the energy sector suffering huge debts amid high levels of corruption.

Ayariga also criticised the NPP for leaving Ghana with a weak public transport system, saying the country’s low carrying capacity was exposed during the first Christmas season after the NPP left office.

The Majority Leader said the government has already begun measures to strengthen state transport fleets and expects the private sector to support the effort, with significant improvements to be seen soon.

He said the caucus will push for a detailed audit of the One District One Factory policy when Parliament resumes. He described the programme as a failed policy marred by corruption and abuse and questioned the impact it had on youth employment.

Ayariga further outlined government plans to formalise a 24-hour economy, saying the legal framework to establish the 24 Hours Economy Authority will be passed when Parliament resumes in early February.

He also criticised the NPP for collapsing key social programmes by the end of 2024, including the NHIS and free SHS. He blamed financial mismanagement and corruption for weakening district assemblies and undermining decentralised governance.

Defending the government’s economic performance, the Majority Caucus said Ghana’s recovery has been acknowledged by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, and global credit rating institutions. Ayariga pointed to improved exchange rates, lower inflation, and stronger foreign reserves as proof of the turnaround.

The statement also defended the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), describing it as a strong tool for stabilising the cedi. It added that the government’s foreign policy and economic diplomacy have supported the rapid recovery.

On the fight against illegal mining, the NDC said the government has intensified operations and that the destruction of the environment has reduced significantly, with investments now being made into restoration.