2025 Budget Full of Deceit and Scams – Protozoa
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Suhum, Hon Frank Aseidu Bekoe, popularly known as “Protozoa,” has strongly criticized the government’s 2025 budget, labeling it a policy full of deceit and a scheme to scam Ghanaians.
Speaking in an interview with ExpressNewsGhana on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, Hon Bekoe expressed his disappointment with the budget presented by the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassel Ato Forson, on March 11, 2025.
According to him, the budget does not reflect the true state of the country’s economy.
“My constituents are upset, and it’s not just the MPP (New Patriotic Party) or the NDC (National Democratic Congress); everyone is unhappy. If they hear that the person who campaigned on the promise of a 24-hour economy in 2024 has now come to parliament to freeze public sector employment, they will be disheartened,” Bekoe said.
He further criticized the absence of the 24-hour economy policy in the budget.
“The policy was mentioned during the campaign, but where is it now? It was never brought to parliament for discussion. The youth were made to believe that Mahama was coming to create jobs, but now, the same person who promised to introduce a 24-hour economy has instead imposed a freeze on public sector employment,” he added.
Hon Bekoe also highlighted the delay in road projects, particularly the Accra-Kumasi road, which has stalled despite ongoing work on other roads in the capital.
“While new roads are being constructed for the President and other areas, the road projects in our communities have been left incomplete. The Ofankor-Nsawam road, for example, is covered in dust, which is damaging our vehicles,” he said.
On the economy, Hon Bekoe raised concerns about the government’s growth projections.
“The economy grew by 5.7% in 2024, but this government is projecting a growth of only 4.4%. Is this not a contraction? This will only lead to rising poverty, a decline in living standards, and increased food insecurity,” he warned.
He further criticized the government’s handling of human security, pointing out that employment, healthcare, and education are the pillars of a nation’s security.
“This government does not understand human security. Rising unemployment, increasing electricity prices, and the lack of focus on essential services like healthcare will have a devastating impact on Ghanaians,” he stated.
Turning his attention to the government’s spending, Hon Bekoe pointed out that while the current administration promised a lean government, the budget for the Office of Government Machinery was bigger than the one under the previous administration.
“If you’re promising a lean government, why is your budget bigger than the one you criticized in the past?” he questioned.
He also expressed dissatisfaction with the budget’s provisions for the agriculture sector, especially in Suhum, a key cocoa-growing area. “The previous government made significant investments in cocoa production, yet this budget fails to impress in addressing the needs of our farmers and the agricultural sector.”
The Suhum lawmaker berated the government’s inability to follow through on its campaign promises, including the completion of healthcare projects and the 24-hour economy policy.
“The 2024 campaign was a scam, and the low standards of living that we are about to face stem from Jubilee House,” he concluded.
The MP’s remarks add to the growing opposition to the government’s 2025 budget, with many voicing concerns over the administration’s economic direction and policies.
Source: Felix Nyaaba//expressnewsghana
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