The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reacted to recent comments by former President John Agyekum Kufuor, describing them as a rare but significant admission of governance failures under the New Patriotic Party (NPP) led by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
In a statement signed by Deputy National Communication Officer, Godwin Ako Gunn, the NDC asserted that Kufuor’s candid reflections validate the party’s longstanding criticisms. According to the NDC, Kufuor’s remarks confirm that the Akufo-Addo administration was plagued by arrogance, poor judgment, and reckless management of national affairs.
The statement noted that President Kufuor admitted the NPP leveraged the legacy of his administration to win the 2016 elections, only to later abandon prudent policies. This, the NDC said, led to decisions that worsened the lives of ordinary Ghanaians.
The NDC further highlighted Kufuor’s claim that he was sidelined from key national decisions, including the controversial National Cathedral project, the Domestic Debt Exchange programme, and scandals such as the Power Distribution Services (PDS) case.
“These admissions confirm what the NDC consistently highlighted during the period of governance: that the NPP was driven by arrogance, unilateralism, and disregard for collective wisdom,” the statement read.
However, the NDC questioned the timing of Kufuor’s statements, suggesting that his silence during the peak of alleged mismanagement contributed to the hardships experienced by Ghanaians.
“His recent comments, though welcome, come only after the NPP has suffered electoral defeat and internal disunity. This raises legitimate questions about why he chose not to speak when Ghanaians most needed his voice,” the party stated.
Reiterating its core philosophy, the NDC emphasized that governance should prioritize
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
