In a scathing critique, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has lambasted President John Mahama’s first 120 days in office, branding his performance a resounding failure.
Addressing a press conference at the party’s headquarters in Accra, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government of orchestrating a systematic assault on Ghana’s democratic institutions.
Afenyo-Markin singled out the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo, alleging that it was a calculated move to undermine the judiciary’s independence. “This action signals a broader attack on Ghana’s democratic institutions,” he warned, expressing concerns about the potential erosion of the judiciary’s autonomy.
The NPP also launched a fierce attack on the government’s handling of illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. Afenyo-Markin stated that despite bold promises, the administration has neglected the fight against galamsey, exacerbating the environmental crisis. “The government’s inaction on galamsey is a clear indication of its lack of commitment to protecting the country’s natural resources,” he asserted.
Furthermore, the party criticized the government’s inability to resolve the long-standing conflict in Bawku, which has worsened in recent weeks. Afenyo-Markin lamented the government’s lack of progress in restoring peace to the area, citing the ongoing violence as a testament to the administration’s failure to ensure national security.
On the economic front, the NPP accused the government of reneging on its promise to increase the cocoa price from GHS 3,000 to GHS 6,000. Afenyo-Markin described this as another example of the NDC’s unfulfilled campaign promises, questioning the government’s credibility. “The government’s failure to deliver on its cocoa promise is a clear indication of its lack of commitment to improving the lives of Ghanaians,” he said.
In response to President Mahama’s claims of achievements within his first four months in office, the NPP maintained that the reality on the ground tells a different story.
“The President’s 120-day record is marked by inaction, broken promises, and poor governance,” Afenyo-Markin concluded, urging Ghanaians to hold the government accountable for its actions.