Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, Member of Parliament for Ho West in the Volta Region, has urged Ghanaians to be the ultimate arbiters of the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) performance in its first year in office.
Speaking in an interview on Nhyria FM, Mr. Bedzrah noted that while members of the ruling party may offer assessments of government performance, these views may not be entirely impartial, and some citizens may be sceptical of partisan commentary.
“For fairness’ sake, let the people decide,” he emphasised.
The lawmaker highlighted tangible achievements as the basis for evaluating government performance, pointing to improved inflation trends, a more stable cedi, and rising living standards. From his perspective, the NDC has made significant progress.
“Those who voted for us can see whether the work we’ve done is good or not, but if you ask me, from my insider perspective, I think we have done well. This is because if you look at all the micro‑economic parameters we have achieved relatively well,” he said.
Recalling Ghana’s economic challenges in 2024, Mr. Bedzrah observed that the country was on the verge of a sovereign sell‑off, with analysts warning it would take generations to recover.
Since assuming power, the NDC has reportedly paid over $1.3 billion to creditors, helping to stabilise the economy and set the country on a renewed development path.
“Just about two years ago, things were not good at all; we nearly sold the country, and we were told it would take generations to come out of that hole. But today we have paid our debt to our debtors,” he stated.
He also contrasted the first-year record of the NDC with that of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), arguing that the NDC has delivered tangible results sooner.
“Unlike the NPP’s early stumbling, the NDC’s policies have already translated into gains: inflation has eased, the cedi has steadied, and key development projects are moving forward,” he said, adding that these outcomes provide voters with a clear picture of which administration has performed better in its inaugural year.
