Former Information Minister Fatimatu Abubakr has launched a scathing attack on the National Democratic Congress (NDC), arguing that Ghanaians have already been left disappointed less than eight months into the party’s return to power.
According to her, the government has failed to deliver on key promises that won them the confidence of voters during the 2024 election campaign. “Every reasonable Ghanaian knows they have been scammed,” she said, stressing that people across different sectors of society are now feeling betrayed.
Fatimatu Abubakr pointed to small-scale miners who were promised fairer treatment and better opportunities under the NDC, but who, according to her, are still battling restrictions and a lack of clear support from the government.
She also criticised the government’s handling of the cocoa sector, claiming that cocoa farmers have not seen the level of improvement they were led to expect. Issues of pricing, delayed payments, and inadequate support systems remain pressing concerns within the farming communities.
On digital services, she referenced the NDC’s campaign pledge to reduce internet data costs, saying that users have yet to witness any significant relief. “Internet access is still expensive, and young people who rely on data for work, school, and entrepreneurship feel shortchanged,” she noted.
Fatimatu Abubakr further mentioned promises to spare parts dealers and job seekers, insisting that the government has not created the enabling environment to support their businesses or address unemployment effectively. She particularly criticised the government’s flagship idea of a 24-hour economy, describing it as more of a political slogan than a policy that is making a visible impact.
The former minister added that this growing dissatisfaction reflects a larger problem of unmet expectations, as many citizens now believe the NDC oversold its capacity to transform the economy within a short time.
Political observers have also pointed out that the challenges faced by the NDC mirror some of the broader structural difficulties in Ghana’s economy, including high inflation, currency depreciation, and pressure on public finances. However, critics like Fatimatu Abubakr maintain that the party’s promises created false hope, making the disappointment sharper among the electorate.
She urged Ghanaians to remain vigilant and hold the government accountable, emphasising that broken promises should not become the norm in politics.
