An aspiring Upper East Regional Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Samuel Akonga, has launched a strong critique of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), accusing the administration of failing to effectively manage Ghana’s economy and address the pressing concerns of ordinary citizens.
Speaking on the BlueWaves Breakfast Show, Dr. Akonga argued that the 2028 general election would not merely be a contest between political parties but “between Ghanaians and the NDC,” claiming that the outcome would be determined by the electorate’s assessment of the government’s performance.
According to him, many businesses and households continue to struggle under the weight of rising operational costs despite assurances by the current administration that economic conditions would improve after Ghana’s exit from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) support programme.
Dr. Akonga expressed concern over what he described as the increasing cost of doing business, saying traders, entrepreneurs and farmers are finding it increasingly difficult to sustain their activities due to high utility tariffs and the rising cost of production.
He particularly questioned the continuous adjustment of utility tariffs, arguing that the NDC, while in opposition, had attributed previous tariff increases to Ghana’s engagement with the IMF.
“The NDC told Ghanaians that tariffs were high because the NPP government had taken the country to the IMF. Today, Ghana is out of the IMF programme, yet tariffs continue to increase. Ghanaians deserve an explanation,” he stated.
Dr. Akonga also challenged the government to provide updates on some of its flagship policy promises, including the proposed 24-hour economy initiative and the Women’s Development Bank.
According to him, many Ghanaians are yet to witness the full implementation of these initiatives despite repeated assurances from government officials.
He further lamented the growing rate of youth unemployment, describing it as one of the country’s most pressing socio-economic challenges. He urged the government to move beyond policy announcements and implement practical interventions that would create sustainable employment opportunities for young people.
The NPP communications hopeful maintained that the concerns of businesses, farmers, workers and unemployed youth would significantly influence the political landscape ahead of the 2028 general elections.
He therefore called on the government to focus on delivering tangible economic relief and fulfilling its campaign promises to improve the living conditions of Ghanaians.
The governing National Democratic Congress has consistently maintained that it is implementing measures to stabilise the economy, improve livelihoods and fulfil its policy commitments. Government officials have attributed some of the current economic challenges to inherited structural issues while expressing confidence that ongoing reforms will yield positive results.
Dr. Akonga’s remarks add to the growing political debate over the country’s economic direction as political parties begin positioning themselves ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Source: MyBlueWavesonlin.com | Maurice Duncan | Bolgatanga
