Ameen Accuses Government of Ignoring Inflation: Opposition MP Highlights Food Price & Forex Shortage Issues

August 19, 2024 – Opposition MP Khadijah Ameen says the government is not paying attention to the economic burdens currently facing the population, such as food price inflation and the rising costs of food supplies. Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, she accused the government of not addressing the underlying issues plaguing the economy, such as the persistent shortage of foreign exchange (forex). Ameen’s comments highlight a significant point of contention regarding the government’s handling of the nation’s economic challenges and their impact on citizens’ daily lives.