Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama’s first 120 days in office, describing them as a setback for the country.
In an interview on Eyewitness News with Sammi Wiafe, Ahiagbah questioned the tangible impact of Mahama’s policy actions since assuming office, claiming that the challenges facing Ghanaians have worsened under his leadership.
“Since he became the President, all the things he said he has done, what has been the impact? The immediate impact, what problems has he [Mahama] solved? That is where the meat is,” he pointed out.
He accused the Mahama administration of failing to deliver on key promises, particularly on job creation and reducing the cost of living.
“Since he became President, the cost of living has worsened. When he was campaigning, that was one of the key things he said he was going to solve. Today, unemployment has gone up. But when they were campaigning, they said they were going to create jobs for the young people. Where are the jobs? he asked.
Ahiagbah also criticised the touted 24-hour economy initiative, describing it as a “scam” with no visible implementation so far.
“The so-called 24-hour economy, they canvassed, and we told Ghanaians that this is a scam. Having touted the 24-hour economy, we’re not going to see anything about 24-hour in his first year in office, 2nd term, perhaps we will see, perhaps we will not see, but I can tell you that we will not see,” he said.
He further claimed that “dumsor” has returned, and alleged that the judiciary is under pressure, concluding that the overall effect of Mahama’s governance so far has been negative.
“We cannot point to any tangible outcome; ‘Dumsor’ is here, and the judiciary is under siege. The impact that Mahama has had in 120 days on our economy, if you measure across the board, you realise, the gain is a net loss for this country. His 120 days have been a setback for this country,” Ahiagbah said.
