Former Member of Parliament (MP) for Anyaa Sowutuom, Dr Dickson Adomako Kissi, has criticised the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) over what he describes as worsening job losses and unemployment in the country.

Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show on December 31, 2025, Dr Kissi said Ghana’s biggest challenge at the moment is job losses, noting that over 1.3 million people are currently unemployed.

According to him, when the full extent of layoffs under the current administration is properly captured, including direct terminations and those informally laid off, the situation becomes even more worrying.

He expressed disappointment, particularly in the government’s widely publicised 24-hour economy agenda, which was expected to create more employment opportunities through additional shifts and extended working hours.

“For a government that promised a 24-hour economy, one would expect more jobs, not layoffs,” he said, adding that Ghana, in his view, has been “scandalised” within the first year of the NDC administration.

Dr Kissi also raised concerns about public sector finances and the management of tax revenues. While acknowledging that taxes paid by citizens go into the Consolidated Fund, he argued that the government still has discretion over how funds are allocated and salaries paid.

He questioned the decision to abolish certain taxes, including the COVID-19 levy, at a time when nurses and doctors are reportedly owed several months of salary arrears.

He stressed that the COVID-19 levy was originally introduced to support healthcare infrastructure and improve service delivery, and should not be dismissed simply because of its name.

Dr Kissi further highlighted challenges within the health sector, citing reports of ambulances lacking basic essentials such as oxygen, a situation he described as embarrassing for the country.

He added that even if funds from the COVID-19 levy were misappropriated under the previous Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo administration, the current government now has the mandate and responsibility to properly utilise available revenues to address critical needs.

“Now that you are in power and receiving these revenues, it is your duty to appropriate them responsibly and use them where they are most needed,” he stressed.