The Communications Director of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has argued that the recent economic indicators being touted by the John Mahama-led National Democratic Congress (NDC) government do not reflect the lived realities of ordinary Ghanaians.
According to him, while government points to declining fuel prices, easing inflation, and relative stability of the cedi as signs of economic recovery, these gains have largely favoured the wealthy, leaving the poor and vulnerable behind.
Speaking in an interview on Badwam on Adom TV, Mr. Aboagye said the supposed improvements have failed to translate into real relief for the majority of citizens.
“You hear government officials celebrating falling fuel prices and inflation, but the ordinary Ghanaian does not feel it. These so-called gains are cosmetic and mostly benefit the rich,” he stated.
He explained that most Ghanaians rely heavily on public transportation, yet transport fares have remained unchanged despite reductions in fuel prices.
“If fuel prices have gone down, why are transport fares still the same? The truth is that only people who own private cars are benefiting from cheaper fuel. The market woman, the student, and the worker who uses trotro every day are not seeing any difference,” he added.
Mr. Aboagye further noted that the cost of locally produced goods remains high, largely due to increased utility tariffs, particularly electricity.
“How do you expect prices to come down when electricity tariffs have gone up by about 28 percent? Manufacturers and small businesses are struggling, and these costs are passed on to consumers,” he said.
He pointed out that even imported goods, which should have become cheaper due to currency stability, are witnessing price hikes, a situation he blamed on rising energy costs.
“It is worrying that even imported chicken, which should be cheaper under a stable cedi, is now more expensive. This tells you that electricity costs are killing any benefit that could have come from exchange rate stability,” Mr. Aboagye stressed.
The Bawumia campaign communicator also accused government of failing to invest adequately in critical sectors that directly impact the lives of ordinary people, such as transport, agriculture, and small-scale manufacturing.
“Stability without strategic investment is meaningless. Government has failed to channel resources into sectors that would create jobs and reduce the cost of living for the average Ghanaian, and that is why hardship persists despite all the economic talk,” he argued.
Mr. Aboagye maintained that true economic success should be measured by its impact on the poorest in society, not by macroeconomic figures alone.
“An economy that works only for the rich cannot be described as a success. What Ghanaians want is relief in their daily lives, not statistics on paper,” he concluded.
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