Mahama condemns NPP over skyrocketing kenkey prices, says it's a sign of economic hardship

Western North Region, Ghana- Nov 14, 2024 - National Democratic Congress' (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has launched a scathing attack on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government, accusing them of severe economic mismanagement that has left Ghanaians reeling under undue hardship.

Speaking at a campaign rally in Bodi, Western North Region, Mahama pointed out that the price of kenkey, a staple Ghanaian food, has skyrocketed from GH₵1 during his administration to GH₵5 under the current government.

Mahama emphasized that Ghanaians deserve better and should not be forced to endure the increasing cost of living brought on by poor economic policies. He urged voters to consider the impact of these challenges as they head to the polls.

The NDC flagbearer also criticized the NPP's unfulfilled promises, mismanagement of finances, and escalating debt.

“They [NPP] have not been able to fulfil all the promises they made. They have also mismanaged our finances, we’re faced with severe hardships and battling debts. They told us we were sitting on money.

“The prices of kenkey have skyrocketed, and people are unable to afford a ball of kenkey. People have to buy more than one to be satisfied. When NDC was in power, a ball of Kenkey was sold at GHS1, now it’s GHS5. Someone mentioned that they have started selling GHS10 Kenkey.”

Source: Lead News Online