“One year of John Mahama in office, I would say, is mixed. They have taken some bold steps, particularly in stabilising the exchange rate against the dollar, and that has helped to reduce inflation. From that point of view, they seem to have gained some control over the economy.”

Despite these gains, he raised concerns about the government’s approach to corruption cases involving officials of the previous administration, arguing that limited public disclosure weakens confidence in the fight against corruption.

“We are told that hundreds of millions of cedis or dollars have been recovered, but Ghanaians are not told who stole the money, how much was actually recovered, or where that money will be used. You cannot just steal public funds, return some of it, and be allowed to go free. There must be consequences, and the law must take its full course.”

Dr Kpikpi said transparency was essential to sustaining public trust, stressing that citizens deserve clarity on whether all stolen funds have been retrieved, what sanctions have been applied, and how recovered resources will be deployed to improve living conditions.

He also weighed in on concerns surrounding alleged losses in operations linked to the Ghana Gold Board, as referenced by the International Monetary Fund. While maintaining that the policy concept was sound, he warned that weak controls could undermine its intended benefits.