A Senior lecturer at the Kumasi Technical University, Dr. Samuel Afriyie has criticized the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government under President John Dramani Mahama, accusing the administration of failing to improve the economic conditions of Ghanaians since returning to office.
Speaking on the Wontumi Morning Show hosted by Oheneba Nana Asiedu, Dr. Afriyie claimed that the NDC government has not delivered on the promises that helped it secure victory in the last general election.
“I am not surprised by the increase in fuel prices. When the NDC came to power, they deliberately reduced fuel prices, but today they can no longer sustain that because they do not have the ideas needed to keep prices stable. Fuel prices have now increased by about 20 percent,” he stated.
According to him, inflationary pressures and rising fuel prices have worsened under the current administration, placing an additional burden on households and businesses.
Dr. Afriyie also blamed voters for supporting the NDC in the previous election, arguing that many Ghanaians were persuaded by promises that have not been fulfilled.
“I blame voters for supporting the NDC in the last election. Many Ghanaians were persuaded by promises that have not been fulfilled,” he said.
He further expressed concern over reported disagreements among government officials, particularly involving the Finance Minister and the Minister for Food and Agriculture, saying such developments undermine public confidence in the government’s ability to manage the economy.
“If ministers who are supposed to ensure economic stability are publicly disagreeing over financial matters, then it becomes difficult for Ghanaians to trust them to reduce inflation and effectively manage the economy,” he argued.
Dr. Afriyie maintained that nearly one and a half years after returning to power, the NDC administration has yet to introduce policies that it can point to as major achievements.
He cited challenges including power outages, rising fuel prices, concerns within the cocoa sector, and tensions within government as signs that the administration has fallen short of public expectations.
Concluding his remarks, Dr. Afriyie urged Ghanaians to reassess their political choices ahead of the 2028 general elections.
“Ghanaians must reflect on the current state of the country and make a more informed electoral decision in 2028,” he said.