Keta North Member of Parliament, Edem Agbana, has defended the President’s assertion that Ghana’s economy is resilient, stating that the country is in a stronger position now than when it was inherited in early 2025.

According to Agbana, recent policies and economic measures have helped stabilise key sectors, laying the foundation for sustained growth and resilience.

Speaking in an interview on JoyNews' Newsfile on Saturday, March 21, Agbana noted that President John Dramani Mahama was correct in describing Ghana’s economy as resilient.

“President John Dramani Mahama was right when he said Ghana's economy is resilient. When we talk about a resilient economy, we mean one that can absorb external shocks. It doesn’t mean shocks won’t affect us, but the impact is limited—and that is exactly what the President highlighted,” he said.

Agbana pointed to key economic fundamentals and metrics, all of which indicate that Ghana has made measurable progress.

“Since January 2025, the economy has been in a better position than when we inherited it. That’s a fact we must acknowledge,” he emphasised.

Addressing criticism from political opponents, Agbana defended the government’s fiscal strategy. “Fiscal discipline is itself a strategy—a massive one. By carefully managing revenues and resources and avoiding reckless spending, the government has positioned the economy for stability,” he said.

He further credited Mahama and Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson for implementing prudent economic management.

“Since 2017, you can confidently say that management of the economy has improved. We are not spending recklessly. Yes, some of these measures may be unpopular, especially under IMF supervision, but they are necessary,” he added.