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Speaker Defends Ghana’s Sovereign Against IMF Pressures

November 21, 2023
Stephen M.Cby Stephen M.C
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Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament

One major concern in Ghana’s engagement with the IMF is the preservation of the country’s sovereignty.

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has accused the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of pressuring the House to pass a number of bills under a certificate of urgency.

Mr. Bagbin cited bills such as the Affirmative Action Bill, which is allegedly being pushed by the IMF as part of the conditionality for the balance of the $3 billion credit facility for Ghana.

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Speaking at the Speaker’s Breakfast Meeting on Monday, Alban Bagbin insisted that the House will not be coerced by the IMF to pass the bill.

Ghanaian parliament
Chamber-Parliament House, Ghana

“Even in this budget, you can see the arm of the IMF in a lot of provisions in the budget. A critical bill like the Affirmative Action Gender Equality Bill has come to Parliament under a certificate of urgency. Please, it won’t happen; we won’t pass it under a certificate of urgency.

“There are critical stakeholders we must consult and make sure we go together. We will not be dictated by the IMF; that one, you can be assured. This is a very critical bill that the IMF should know that we need the buy-in of the stakeholders to be able to implement it.”

Alban Bagbin

The Affirmative Action Bill, when passed into law, would seek to expunge the historically low representation of women in decision-making spaces and promote democracy and development through all-inclusive participation.

The bill seeks to close the gap in the parliament which has only 14.5 per cent of its members as women.

IMF Undermining Ghana’s Sovereignty

Ghana’s historical engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns about potential compromises to the nation’s sovereignty. The recent pressure on Ghana’s parliament to pass the Affirmative Action Bill provides a contemporary case study highlighting the complex dynamics between external financial assistance and national autonomy.

Over the years, Ghana has sought financial assistance from the IMF to address economic challenges. While such engagements often come with conditions aimed at stabilizing the economy, critics argue that the terms set by the IMF sometimes infringe upon Ghana’s sovereignty. Conditionalities, such as austerity measures and policy reforms, can limit the country’s ability to make independent decisions that align with its unique socio-economic context.

IMF
IMF

The Affirmative Action Bill, designed to promote gender equality and representation in political and public offices, has become a focal point of the sovereignty debate. With increasing pressure from international partners, including the IMF, to pass the bill, Ghana’s parliament has faced external influences in shaping its legislative agenda. While gender equality is a worthy goal, the manner in which external entities exert pressure on the parliamentary process raises questions about the nation’s ability to determine its own legislative priorities without external interference.

Ghana’s engagement with the IMF often involves policy adjustments that impact various sectors, including social policies.

The sovereignty debate extends beyond the specific case of the Affirmative Action Bill. It speaks to a broader issue of how external financial institutions, including the IMF, influence the policy-making process in Ghana. While the country may benefit from financial support, the conditions attached may undermine its autonomy to shape policies that best serve the needs and aspirations of its citizens.

To safeguard sovereignty, Ghana must strike a balance between securing external assistance and preserving the independence to craft policies that reflect the nation’s socio-economic and cultural realities.

Striking a balance that ensures economic stability without compromising the autonomy to legislate based on national priorities is a critical challenge that Ghana must navigate as it continues its developmental journey.

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