Political attempts to claim credit for private sector investments could discourage business growth and investor confidence in Ghana, a senior opposition lawmaker has warned.
Kennedy Osei Nyarko said the increasing politicisation of business developments risks exposing companies to partisan scrutiny and potential retaliation.
“If you introduce partisanship into a company that wants to grow globally, you risk undermining it,” he said on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Wednesday (6 May).
Nyarko cautioned that misrepresenting private initiatives as government-led could lead to companies being unfairly associated with political parties.
“That company does not belong to any political party… but once you create that impression, it becomes a target,” he said.
He argued that such narratives could have long-term consequences, especially during changes in government, when perceived political affiliations may influence how businesses are treated.
“Any time there is a change of government, others may try to undo them,” he said.
The lawmaker also raised concerns about the broader information environment, criticising the spread of unverified claims and urging stronger fact-checking.
“People tend to believe whatever is put out immediately without verification… that is what is hurting the country,” he said.
He called on the media and oversight institutions to actively challenge misinformation and ensure that public discourse is grounded in facts.
“We must expose falsehoods… that is how we protect both the public and businesses,” he added.
Nyarko’s comments follow debate over the ownership and development of a new cargo aircraft by Air Ghana, which he insists is entirely a private initiative.
He urged government officials to exercise caution in public communication to avoid misrepresenting private sector contributions.
Source: asaaseradio.com
