His comments follow the announcement by the Government Statistician that Ghana’s inflation rate declined to 3.8 percent in January 2026. According to him, improvements in key macroeconomic indicators do not immediately translate into higher incomes or improved living standards for citizens. Ghana's inflation drops further to 3.8% in January 2026He noted that the current disconnect between easing inflation and household welfare is expected, stressing that macroeconomic stability must first be consolidated before its benefits are felt at the micro level. The truth is that it takes time for macroeconomic indicators to translate into incomes and improve the living standards of people,” he said. “Government must roll out growth policies, and it is these growth policies that will really translate into incomes, job creation, and opportunities across the board.

Source: GhanaWeb February 05, 2026 17:37 UTC