The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has sharply criticised President John Mahama’s first 120 days in office, describing his performance as a failure.
Addressing journalists at the party’s headquarters in Accra, the Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government of launching an assault on the judiciary, abandoning the fight against illegal mining, and failing to deliver on key promises.
According to Afenyo-Markin, the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo was a deliberate move to undermine the independence of the judiciary. He argued that this action signals a broader attack on Ghana’s democratic institutions.
The NPP also criticised the government’s handling of illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey, accusing President Mahama of reneging on his commitment to tackle the environmental crisis. “Despite bold promises, the fight against galamsey has been neglected,” Afenyo-Markin said.
On national security, the Minority Leader noted that the President has failed to resolve the long-standing conflict in Bawku, which has worsened in recent weeks. He criticised the government’s lack of progress in restoring peace to the area.
Addressing economic issues, Afenyo-Markin pointed to what he described as broken promises in the cocoa sector. He said the NDC had pledged to increase the cocoa price from GHS 3,000 to GHS 6,000 but had failed to deliver, calling it another example of unfulfilled campaign promises.
While President Mahama has lauded his administration’s achievements within its first four months, the NPP maintains that the reality on the ground tells a different story. The party insists that the President’s 120-day record is marked by inaction, broken promises, and poor governance.
