Dr. Solomon Fokuo Kwarteng, a senior lecturer at Kumasi Technical University, has sharply criticized President John Mahama’s administration, alleging the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) secured power through “deception” in the 2024 elections.
Speaking on Wontumi TV, Dr. Fokuo claimed the party’s campaign relied on falsehoods and now governs with an illegitimate mandate.
“The governments that secure power through deception lack legitimacy and subsequently govern poorly,” he stated, linking this to rising crime rates.
Dr. Fokuo urged security agencies to address armed robberies and murders proactively, warning such crimes threaten public safety and economic stability.
He also highlighted infrastructure challenges, calling for immediate action on traffic congestion disrupting productivity.
Addressing economic indicators, the lecturer dismissed recent cedi appreciation as “artificial and misleading,” arguing it masks deep-rooted hardships.
He further contested government claims of food price reductions, alleging deceptive packaging tactics like selling 4kg rice bags at previous 5kg prices.
Dr. Fokuo concluded by appealing for unity within the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), emphasizing cohesion as vital for political effectiveness.