Speaking during a development forum, Sossion noted that the success of the administration’s programmes will be judged primarily through visible improvements in livelihoods, access to opportunities and expansion of grassroots economic activity.
His remarks come amid continued debate over the effectiveness of Bottom-Up initiatives, including funding for cooperatives, SME support schemes and agricultural value-chain reforms.
Supporters of the model believe that its long-term design requires sustained investment before its full benefits can be realized, while critics point to persistent economic hardships and rising living costs.
Sossion’s intervention adds a new dimension to the discussion, particularly because of his past leadership within the labour movement and his familiarity with community-based policy impacts.
Analysts say his perspective reflects a broader sentiment that the success of the administration’s economic vision will determine its political standing ahead of the 2027 elections.
The comments have sparked renewed examination of the government’s progress in job creation, revenue reform and social welfare programmes as citizens assess whether the promised economic transformation is taking shape.