Former Information Minister and New Patriotic Party (NPP) figure, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has launched a sharp critique of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), accusing it of presenting a misleading picture of fiscal discipline while quietly expanding the cost of diplomacy.
According to Oppong Nkrumah, the NDC administration has publicly touted a reduction in the number of ministers as evidence of a leaner and more efficient government. However, he argues that this narrative does not reflect the full reality of state expenditure under the current administration.
In a strongly worded political intervention, he claimed that while ministerial appointments may have been reduced, the government has simultaneously expanded its diplomatic payroll—raising concerns about what he describes as “cost shifting rather than cost cutting.”
The comments have intensified ongoing political debate over public sector spending, with critics questioning whether reductions in one area of government truly translate into overall savings for the taxpayer.
Oppong Nkrumah insists that true fiscal prudence should be measured holistically, arguing that expanding diplomatic postings and related expenditures could offset any savings made from trimming ministerial positions.
The governing National Democratic Congress has yet to issue a detailed response to the specific claims, but the issue is expected to fuel further political exchanges as discussions around government size and expenditure continue to dominate the national conversation.
As the debate unfolds, the controversy highlights growing scrutiny over how political parties balance promises of lean governance with the practical demands of state administration.
