Gomoa Central MP Kwame A Plus has launched a scathing attack on National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah over his reported presidential ambition, questioning his age and record on development.

In a strongly worded statement, A Plus challenged Asiedu Nketiah to explain why his home region continues to struggle with underdevelopment despite its abundance of natural resources.

“You were in politics long before all this Dubai business began. Your own region, blessed with gold, timber, fertile soil and enormous natural resources, continues to struggle with underdevelopment,” he wrote.

The MP also questioned whether Ghanaians should elect another elderly president, arguing that Asiedu Nketiah would be 72 by the time he was inaugurated in 2029 if he won the presidency.

“Now, you are 69. By the time you are inaugurated in 2029, you will be 72! And if you are President for two terms like Okukuseku, you’ll leave office at 80. Ah! What did we do to deserve this?” he asked.

A Plus further argued that the presidency should not be treated as a reward for years spent in politics.

“The presidency is not a retirement package or a reward for spending decades in politics engaging in sarcasm. It is a solemn responsibility that demands vision, leadership, accountability, and measurable results,” he stated.

He also warned against the possibility of a future administration being embroiled in controversies similar to those that characterised the government of former President Nana Akufo-Addo and former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

Defending his own record as Gomoa Central MP, A Plus dismissed potential criticism from Asiedu Nketiah’s supporters, claiming he had achieved more in less than two years in office.

“I’ve been in office for less than two years but have achieved more than this man,” he claimed.