Dennis Miracles Aboagye, a former aide to ex-Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has accused the John Mahama-led NDC administration of placing excessive burdens on Ghanaians. He controversially claimed that businesses are struggling due to a lack of reliable electricity.

Aboagye also urged NDC spokespersons to stop targeting the NPP for political reasons, emphasizing that the current government must deliver on its campaign pledges to alleviate the hardships citizens are enduring.

During an appearance on Channel One TV, Aboagye stated, “The reality is that Ghanaians are suffering. Business owners can’t access dollars for trade, and now they can’t even rely on electricity. Instead, they’re forced to use expensive generators. Should 36 million Ghanaians stay silent and endure this just because the NDC claims progress from ‘three to four’?

He continued, “If Ghanaians wanted ‘four,’ would they have voted for you? You promised ‘ten’—we’re holding you to your own pledges. Why bring up the NPP? Deliver on your Big Push initiative, establish the Women Development Bank—just fulfill your promises.”

Similarly, Joseph Kpemka, former Deputy Attorney General, argued that the economic issues that contributed to the NPP’s 2024 election loss remain unresolved under Mahama’s leadership. While acknowledging some positive developments, Kpemka stressed that food prices—a critical factor in the NPP’s defeat—have not improved.

Speaking on Face to Face (Channel One TV), Kpemka questioned, “Yes, there are positive indicators, but has the cost of kenkey decreased? The average Ghanaian judges leaders based on basic needs, not macroeconomic figures. Fertilizer prices remain unaffordable in rural areas—where are the subsidies?”

Abena Osei Asare, former Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, echoed these concerns, stating that despite government assurances of economic recovery, ordinary citizens continue to grapple with rising living costs. She argued that Finance Minister Ato Forson’s optimism does not match the daily struggles of Ghanaians.