Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) vice president and 2024 presidential candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has criticized the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) for failing to lower Ghanaians’ cost of living.
While in opposition, the NDC mainly relied on propaganda to win the 2024 elections, but it is now failing to fulfill its promises, according to Dr. Bawumia.
Speaking at a London event for NPP members living abroad, he contended that despite the NDC’s campaign promises, the cost of basic food items is still rising.
He stated:
It’s very easy to spread propaganda while in opposition. They told many lies. They claimed that, once in power, they would reduce the cost of kenkey and the general cost of living. But have you seen any reduction in kenkey prices in Ghana? No. Prices are rather increasing.
He added:
Whether it’s cement or other commodities, prices are not coming down. And this is just within four or five months. As time goes on, it will become even clearer that their promises to reduce the cost of living were unfounded.
Given that the NDC will be putting up a new candidate, Dr. Bawumia stated his confidence that the NPP will prevail in the general election of 2028.