His response follows claims by Kwakye Ofosu that “petroleum product prices reached their highest levels under the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration due to economic mismanagement that predated the Russia–Ukraine War,” while contrasting that period with the current government’s handling of the Middle East conflict. “It is misleading to suggest that the surge in petroleum prices was solely the result of domestic mismanagement prior to the Russia–Ukraine war. The former lawmaker further defended the record of the previous administration, noting that it operated under significant external constraints. Twum-Barimah stressed that any credible analysis of petroleum pricing must take into account global market realities rather than focusing narrowly on domestic governance. “Let’s elevate the discussion beyond politics and focus on sustainable solutions for Ghana’s energy future,” he urged.

Source: GhanaWeb April 05, 2026 07:38 UTC