The Founder of the All People’s Congress (APC) party, Dr. Hassan Ayariga, has accused the Akufo-Addo government of worsening the plight of the ordinary Ghanaian with massive corruption and poor leadership.
According to him, the current socio-economic hardship that had entangled the country and affected every sector has come about as a result of the government’s lack of quality leadership and ideas.
In a statement to add his voice to the cries of the many suffering Ghanaians, Dr. Ayariga said: “It’s now a reality to believe the saying that [for] lack of leadership, my people perish.”
“Ghana is in crisis and… the economic situation in Ghana is becoming unbearable by the day,” he claimed.
Dr. Ayariga explained that though “prices of foodstuffs and services keep skyrocketing, salaries of workers are still the same. Fuel prices keep increasing every other week, while jobs are diminishing every second.”
Lamenting further, Dr. Ayariga said that the hardship in the economy had caused some youth to commit suicide, while constant frustrations were leading to hopelessness among others.
“The churches are singing hallelujah; the politicians are changing Ghana cedis to dollars every minute and stocking it. The dollar is running whilst the cedi is sleeping,” he stated.
In spite of the growing hardship in the country, he said: “The government of the day is campaigning in the five northern regions for re-election in 2024.”
Dr. Ayariga also stated that Ghanaian businessmen and women were becoming poorer as compared to their counterparts in other parts of the world due to mismanagement of the economy and the depreciation of the cedi.
Following this assertion, he said: “Dr. Bawumia, please, I want to ask you a question. What happened to the fundamental of the Ghanaian economy?”
Dr. Ayariga posited that following the poor management of the economy, inflation keeps rising leading to the free fall of the local currency.
As a result the Ghana cedi, which is now considered as one of the worst performing currencies, would suffer more depreciation before the end of the year.
“By the close of the year, the dollar will be GH¢15.00… Funny enough, now everyone has embraced the culture of silence. Come on Mr. President, fellow Ghanaians are suffering,” he stated.
“Mr. President, you and your ministers have met your expectations and not the ordinary Ghanaian expectations. Turn around and look at Ghana very well, and you will weep,” said to the President.
The APC Founder categorically stated: “The plain truth is that the government has messed up the economy.”
“But what we need now is to create strong institutions and visionary leaders to build Mother Ghana. Mr. President, where are your men?” he asked.
Dr. Ayariga said that “Ghanaians have now witnessed the leadership of NDC and NPP. The way forward now is APC and Dr. Hassan Ayariga for 2024. Let’s commit our vote for a change.”
