2024 budget: We’re prepared for the worst under King Nebuchadnezzar (Akufo-Addo) and his deputy King Ahab (Timothy-Bawumia) – Sam George

The Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, has voiced concerns over the anticipated hardships that Ghanaians may face in the upcoming 2024 budget review and economic policy document.

Drawing a metaphorical comparison, he likened President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his deputy, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, to King Nebuchadnezzar and King Ahab, signalling impending challenges for the nation.

Sam George underscored the difficulties confronting various government initiatives, such as the Free Senior High School (SHS) program.

He added that the only individuals seemingly unaffected by the suffering are Akufo-Addo, his vice, Dr. Bawumia, and the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta.

According to Mr George, the Finance Minister appears to be reading directives from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) rather than exercising control over the budget.

“The finance minister is coming to read what the IMF has written for him. We have a finance minister who has no control over the budget,” he told GhanaWeb’s Nimatu Yakubu Atouyese.

He emphasized that the budget is likely to prioritize government interests over public welfare and cautioned against expecting reductions in government travel expenditure.

“We are prepared to see how much punishment King Nebuchadnezzar [Nana Akufo-Addo] is going to be whipping on us, courtesy of King Ahab, his deputy [Mahamudu Timothy-Bawumia], who is superintending over the most difficult time in the history of our country.”

“Everything this government has promised is suffering. The only people not suffering in Ghana are Akufo-Addo, his vice, Dr. Bawumia, and Ken Ofori-Atta.”

Source:newsalertgh