{
  "id": 161670,
  "title": "We’ve stabilised the economy – Asiedu Nketiah says NDC has laid foundation for jobs and growth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/weve-stabilised-the-economy-asiedu-nketiah-says-ndc-has-laid",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-05T05:44:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/weve-stabilised-the-economy-asiedu-nketiah-says-ndc-has-laid-foundation-for-jobs-and-growth/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "National Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has stated that the government has established a solid foundation for economic growth and job creation by stabilising key aspects of the economy. Nketiah expressed confidence that the NDC can maintain its political momentum and retain power, based on the progress made under the party's administration. On JoyNews' PM Express, Nketiah expressed satisfaction with the government's performance since taking office. He highlighted the improvement in economic fundamentals as the foundation for meaningful development, noting that stabilisation is crucial for job creation and business expansion. The NDC leader detailed the government's achievements in controlling the cedi's depreciation, reducing inflation, and improving key economic indicators such as the debt-to-GDP ratio and recurrent expenditure. He emphasised that economic stability is vital for businesses to access affordable capital, reduce interest rates, and invest in growth. Nketiah also pointed out that the government is working towards creating an investment-friendly environment by developing infrastructure, including road construction and other projects.",
  "summary": "National Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, says the government has laid the foundation for economic growth and job creation by stabilising key areas of the economy.",
  "key_points": [
    "National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah says government has laid foundation for jobs and growth.",
    "Stabilisation of cedi, inflation, and key economic indicators achieved.",
    "NDC leader highlights infrastructure development for investment-friendly environment."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/161670.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "I sleep well because I stand by the truth – Asiedu Nketiah defends tough leadership decisions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/i-sleep-well-because-i-stand-by-the-truth-asiedu-nketiah-defends",
        "published": "2026-08-05T04:25:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}