Former Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Mr Akwesi Oppong-Fosu, has expressed deep criticism of the current state of governance under President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, suggesting that former President John Mahama faced unfair prejudice during his time in office.

Speaking on Accra-based CTV's Matter of the Game, hosted by Kwesi Kyei Darkwa on November 25, 2024, Mr Oppong-Fosu emphasized that Mahama’s administration was harshly judged, despite conditions now being considerably worse under Akufo-Addo's led administration.

Mr Oppong-Fosu highlighted the economic challenges currently facing Ghanaians, including record-high inflation and soaring national debt levels, which he claims have set the country back decades.

He described the “massive hardships, poor economic policies, and rampant corruption” under the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government as conditions that should have sparked public outrage but, instead, seemed to be met with relative acceptance.

This, he argued, points to a “complicity in moral authority” that failed to scrutinize the current administration with the same vigour as Mahama’s.

The former minister also noted that during Mahama’s tenure, Ghanaians were vocal and quick to critique his style of governance, but under the present administration, there appears to be less resistance, despite more severe issues.

“Mahama was no clearing agent,” Oppong-Fosu remarked, referencing Mahama’s efforts to address issues of governance, adding that the current administration’s response to corruption and unemployment has been lacklustre by comparison.

Oppong-Fosu believes that the upcoming December 7 elections are about “the soul of the country,” as he called on voters to consider how the nation has been mismanaged.

He urged Ghanaians to take a stand for better governance and accountability, describing the vote as an opportunity to correct the course of the country.