The Ranking Member of Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee and the Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has put forward a five-point plan to tackle the escalating youth unemployment crisis in Ghana, cautioning that existing measures are failing to yield the expected outcomes.
During a speech in Parliament regarding the increasing unemployment rates in the nation on Thursday, June 11, 2026, Mr. Oppong Nkrumah characterized youth unemployment as one of the most pressing socio-economic issues facing the country and urged for a more efficient and accountable strategy for job creation.
“Mr. Speaker, we do not require additional slogans or assurances that results are forthcoming. What we need is a more effective framework to address the deteriorating youth unemployment crisis in our nation. The data from the Statistical Service is unequivocal. The youth unemployment issue is worsening. The time to take action is now,” he asserted.
He referenced recent statistics from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), which reveal that youth unemployment is on the rise, with the unemployment rate for individuals aged 15 to 24 climbing from 32% in December 2024 to 32.5% by the third quarter of 2025.
The MP for Ofoase-Ayirebi pointed out that nearly two million young Ghanaians are currently not engaged in education, employment, or training, while nearly half of the youth in the Greater Accra Region are unemployed.
While recognizing that successive administrations have struggled with this issue, Mr. Oppong Nkrumah emphasized the necessity for the country to move past mere promises and implement practical solutions that can generate sustainable employment opportunities.
“Ghanaian youth are not interested in slogans. They seek viable programs that provide dignified, productive, and well-compensated jobs,” he remarked.
To combat the crisis, the Minority lawmaker suggested the introduction of delivery scorecards for all job creation initiatives.
