The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has dismissed widespread claims by certain traders and critics that businesses are struggling to sell goods due to weak consumer demand, labeling the assertions as “propaganda” devoid of empirical backing.
Speaking on the state of the economy, Dr. Forson challenged the narrative of sluggish commercial activity, pointing instead to national economic indicators.
The Finance Minister asserted that complaints regarding poor sales and stagnant markets are not supported by actual economic data.
Pointing to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures, Dr. Forson insisted that macroeconomic indicators display a steady expansion within the trade sector.
According to the Minister, conversations with market vendors reveal a different reality on the ground—with prices of key goods and services reportedly coming down, enabling consumers to purchase food more comfortably than previously experienced.
