Former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has stressed the need for the Minority New Patriotic Party (NPP) to offer prompt and constructive criticism of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, emphasizing the urgency of addressing emerging challenges.
His comments come in response to calls for the NPP to allow the new government time to settle before beginning its opposition.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Point of View on Monday, March 17, Dr. Amin Adam argued that delaying opposition would be detrimental, given the pressing issues already unfolding.
“There is so much at stake for people to say wait until such a time before you start opposition. As we are already talking, you can see that things are happening—some of them unfavorable things,” he stated.
He raised concerns over job losses, particularly the dismissal of individuals who were lawfully employed.
“So should we wait when people are being sacked from their jobs—people who have been legitimately employed?” he questioned.
Dr. Amin Adam also criticized the government’s approach to illegal mining, commonly known as “galamsey,” which has caused severe environmental damage.
Referring to President Mahama’s earlier promises to address the issue, he remarked:
“The Ghanaian people bashed the NPP so much about the galamsey. Mahama said he can address it.
“At the beginning of his term, we are seeing the lack of seriousness, the lack of commitment. So should we wait until the water bodies are further destroyed before we start criticizing?”
His remarks highlight the growing debate over the opposition’s role in holding the new administration accountable from the outset.
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