Officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) met with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus in Parliament on Monday to discuss recent economic developments and governance issues in Ghana.
The meeting, initiated by Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, provided a platform for the IMF delegation, led by Adrian Alter, Resident Representative, alongside Razafimahefa Ivohasina Fizara, Coordinator of AFRITAC West 2, and Osa Ahinakwah, IMF Country Office Economist, to hear first-hand perspectives from opposition lawmakers on the country’s macroeconomic situation.
Members of the NPP Minority Caucus in attendance included prominent parliamentarians such as Jerry Ahmed Shaib, Second Deputy Minority Whip; Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, Ranking Member on the Finance Committee; Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ranking Member on the Economy and Development Committee; Kweku Agyeman Kwarteng, Chairman of the Budget Committee; and Abena Osei-Asare, Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee. Also present were Collins Adomako-Mensah, Deputy Ranking Member on the Energy Committee, and Dr. Antoinette Tsiboe-Darko, Deputy General Secretary of the party.
According to a statement issued by Mr. Afenyo-Markin, the engagement was described as “constructive and mutually beneficial,” allowing both the IMF and the Caucus to exchange insights on fiscal policy, governance, and economic reforms.
The meeting underscores the importance of dialogue between international financial institutions and parliamentary actors in shaping policy discussions, particularly at a time when Ghana’s economic performance and governance standards are under close scrutiny.
By engaging with opposition representatives, the IMF aims to ensure a broad understanding of economic challenges and stakeholder perspectives, which can inform the Fund’s ongoing support and technical assistance to the country.
