Watch as Shamima Muslim, Miracles Aboagye clash on live TV

A heated exchange erupted on live TV on May 5, 2026, between Presidential Staffer Shamima Muslim and Dennis Miracles Aboagye, aide to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, during a discussion on the Bank of Ghana’s reported GH¢15.6 billion operating loss.

The programme on Metro TV, which was initially focused on unpacking the financial implications of the Central Bank’s loss, quickly turned tense after Shamima Muslim questioned the level of expertise both she and Miracles Aboagye had in fully interpreting the figures under discussion.

Her comment triggered a sharp rebuttal from Aboagye, who insisted he is well-versed in financial matters and capable of analysing the issue. He argued that the figures released by the Bank of Ghana should be understood in clear and direct terms.

“Data is not about sentiment… You lost GH¢44 billion. That’s what it is. Nothing else,” he said.

Shamima Muslim, however, interjected, maintaining that the discussion required technical clarity rather than simplified interpretations, especially given the complexity of central banking operations and financial reporting.

“You are not an expert in managing the economy… This is someone positioning himself for Ghana. Have you managed an economy before?” she questioned.

The debate comes against the backdrop of concerns raised in Parliament over the Bank of Ghana’s reported GH¢15.6 billion operating loss for the 2025 financial year.

While the Central Bank has made its financial statements public, members of the Minority Caucus have argued that the figures do not fully reflect the institution’s actual financial position, alleging inconsistencies with international financial reporting standards and reliance on internal accounting frameworks.

According to the Bank of Ghana’s 2025 Annual Report and Financial Statements, the Central Bank has recorded losses for four consecutive years, including GH¢60.9 billion in 2022, GH¢10.5 billion in 2023, and GH¢9.48 billion in 2024. The latest figure of GH¢15.6 billion represents a significant increase from the previous year.

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However, the Minority maintains that the official figure underestimates the true scale of losses.

Addressing a press conference on May 3, 2026, the Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, challenged the Central Bank’s presentation of the figures, insisting the actual operating loss is significantly higher.

“The government says the loss is GH¢15.6 billion. The true operating loss of the Bank is actually GH¢34.9 billion,” he stated.

He argued that when proceeds from gold sales are factored in, the total comprehensive loss could rise to nearly GH¢44 billion.

“In fact, if you add back the GH¢9.6 billion proceeds from gold sales, the recalculated loss is actually GH¢44 billion,” he added.

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Things got heated when @shamimamuslim described @DennisMiracles and herself as 'non-experts' on the BoG loss saga #GoodMorningGhana #MetroTV pic.twitter.com/ycua9lLoL0

— Metro TV Ghana (@metrotvgh) May 5, 2026