The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has criticised the National Democratic Congress (NDC), accusing the party of corruption and a lack of innovative ideas.
Speaking at a meeting with members of the Tertiary Students Confederacy of the New Patriotic Party (TESCON) on March 25, Mr Awuah took aim at the NDC’s “Reset Agenda,” arguing that it was not a genuine reform initiative but rather a political effort aimed at removing the New Patriotic Party (NPP) from power.
According to him, the agenda was “simply about removing the NPP,” adding that it was intended to “reset the power holders so they can come and continue with what they are known for.”
He further alleged that the NDC has a long-standing record of corruption, dating back to the era of former President Jerry John Rawlings, which he claimed is a matter of public record.
“We are happy that people are now seeing it,” he said. “When we said these things before, many did not believe us, but today the evidence is clear.”
Mr. Awuah accused the NDC of hypocrisy, stating that it is engaging in practices it previously criticised.
He alleged that road construction contracts are being awarded at significantly higher costs compared to previous years. He claimed that illegal mining, known as “galamsey,” continues despite earlier promises to curb it.
He also criticised what he described as “family and friends” governance, arguing that the NDC had given Ghanaians the impression it would take a different approach but is instead continuing similar practices.
Turning to President John Dramani Mahama, Mr Awuah said his actions suggest he has not changed from the positions he previously held.
“President Mahama is doing more of the same things he spoke against, and it tells you that he hasn’t changed,” he stated.
Defending the NPP’s record, Awuah argued that perceptions of corruption often arise from the party’s ambitious policy agenda. He maintained that the NPP implements multiple large-scale initiatives simultaneously in an effort to transform the country.
“Our problem as a party is that we have too many ideas,” he said. “When we are in power, we are doing many things at the same time to change the fortunes of this country.”
He cited programmes such as One District, One Factory and the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy as examples, noting that their scale led to public skepticism about funding sources.
“They (NDC) see us doing so many things at once and begin to wonder where the money is coming from,” he said. “That is why they have become suspicious.”
He concluded that the NPP’s strength lies in its abundance of ideas, which he believes distinguishes it from the NDC, even if it sometimes leads to misunderstanding among critics.
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