Host of JoyNews’ Newsfile, Samson Lardy Anyenini, has called for a balanced assessment of former President Nana Akufo-Addo’s administration.
He argues that despite serious economic challenges, the government recorded notable successes in key sectors, particularly the digital economy.
Contributing to discussions on JoyNews’ 2025 Year in Review on Tuesday, December 30, Mr Anyenini noted that he had consistently criticised the Akufo-Addo government over its economic management.
“You don’t have to go far. If you look at my commentary over the last three or four years, you will see that I was very critical of the government for all the failures, especially on the economic front,” he said.
However, he cautioned against labelling the former president’s tenure as wholly unsuccessful, stressing the need to recognise achievements beyond the economy.
“It is easy for us to keep repeating that Akufo-Addo was the worst. But was he really? If you do not factor in the economy—and I know you cannot completely take the economy out of the argument—there were several sectors where the government did very well, markedly,” he stated.
Mr Anyenini pointed specifically to progress made in the digital economy, describing it as a critical area of development in an increasingly technology-driven global environment.
“The digital economy is where the world is going, and there were significant efforts and investments in that area,” he added.
He said such achievements should form part of any fair evaluation of the Akufo-Addo administration, even as the economic difficulties remain a central part of public discourse.
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