Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Ralph Poku-Adusei
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Ralph Poku-Adusei, has expressed concerns over what he termed as the soaring inflation under President John Dramani Mahama’s government, which has been in office for four months.
According to him, the rising inflation has significantly worsened the plight of Ghanaians, making it increasingly difficult for them to afford essential food items.
He stated that food has become the most expensive commodity in the country at the moment, asserting that purchasing fufu, a popular dish made from pounded cassava and plantain, is now equivalent to someone’s monthly salary.
Poku-Adusei further noted that the NPP has learned valuable lessons from the outcome of the elections, adding that Ghanaians as a whole have realized they made a mistake by re-electing the National Democratic Congress (NDC) into government.
“Now we are all suffering, buying a single plantain for 100 cedis, yam for 50 cedis, and even tomato for 50 cedis. Either way, whether facing hardship or enjoying a good living standard, all of us are suffering, whether NPP or NDC supporters,” he stated.
Speaking in an interview on Accra-based Asaasepa Radio on May 15, 2025, the MP remarked, “One of the most expensive commodities in the country right now is food. Food prices are extremely high. If you want to eat fufu at the moment, it is equal to someone’s monthly salary. When I visit my constituency, I see people struggling to afford food. The government must do better because people are starving.”
He urged the government to ensure that the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi translates into a direct and positive impact on the lives of ordinary citizens.
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