Patrick Yaw Boamah, Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central in the Greater Accra Region has commended President Akufo-Addo’s contributions and expressed optimism about his legacy.

Boamah acknowledged the challenges faced during the President’s tenure but emphasized the long-term impact of his policies.

“He’s done his best; posterity will judge him,” Boamah remarked, adding that the President’s efforts in education, infrastructure, and diplomacy would be more appreciated over time.

Boamah also highlighted the President’s leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic recovery efforts, expressing hope that the foundations laid would yield positive results for the nation in the years ahead.

In sharp contrast, Deputy Minority Leader Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah delivered a scathing critique of Akufo-Addo’s administration during his response to the SONA in Parliament.

The MP for Ellembelle accused the government of failing to fulfil key campaign promises and mismanaging the economy.

He pointed to persistent challenges such as inflation, debt, and allegations of corruption, which he argued had eroded public trust in the administration.

Armah-Kofi Buah was particularly critical of the stalled National Cathedral project, which he described as a symbol of unfulfilled promises.

“You left out the account of your promise to God to build him a cathedral.

But I will leave that between you and God,” he said, highlighting the controversy surrounding the project amidst pressing national needs.

He also raised concerns over the government’s handling of illegal mining (galamsey), which has caused extensive environmental damage and undermined regulatory efforts.

Aside from this, Mr Boamah expressed optimism about the lasting impact of Akufo-Addo’s policies, Armah-Kofi Buah was less hopeful about the President’s legacy.

Instead, he called for a change in leadership, expressing confidence in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama.

“Hope is on its way in President John Dramani Mahama and the NDC,” Armah-Kofi Buah declared, signalling the opposition’s readiness to address the nation’s challenges and provide a new direction for Ghana.

They spoke in an interview with Accra-based Citi FM.