Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has argued that former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia should be recognised as the originator of the Gold-for-Reserve policy currently being implemented by the administration of President John Dramani Mahama.
Speaking during the debate following the President’s 2026 State of the Nation Address on Friday, Afenyo-Markin acknowledged that the economy has recorded certain improvements, specifically citing the impact of the Gold-for-Reserve initiative.
“The President is telling us today that some gains have been made… through this Gold-for-Reserve policy,” he noted.
However, he contended that the government’s narrative omits a crucial detail regarding the policy’s conception.
“Mr. Speaker, the Gold-for-Reserve policy — what they have failed to tell Ghanaians is that the Bawumia they attacked is the brainchild of this policy,” he said.
The Minority Leader maintained that political fairness requires acknowledging ideas regardless of which side of the aisle they come from. He appealed to the government to give due recognition to the former Vice President.
“Mr. Speaker, I would want to urge the government to give to Bawumia what belongs to Bawumia,” he added.
His remarks are expected to fuel further debate over the ownership and legacy of key economic policies as Parliament continues discussions on the state of the economy.
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