Janet Nabla, Chairperson of the People’s National Party (PNP)
Janet Nabla, Chairperson of the People’s National Party (PNP), has delivered a critical assessment of President John Dramani Mahama’s first year in office.
In an interview on Nyankonton Mu Nsem on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, she awarded the administration a score of only 20 percent, citing a profound disconnect between the government’s reported economic successes and the lived reality of the Ghanaian people.
While she acknowledged that there have been observable indicators of stability—including an appreciation of the cedi, a reduction in inflation and lower fuel costs—she argued that these records have not translated into tangible benefits for the public.
Instead, she noted that the prices of essential goods continue to rise at astronomical levels despite the supposedly stabilised currency.
The Chairperson emphasised that the administration has largely failed to implement the core campaign promises that defined its 2024 platform.
Chief among these is the 24-hour economy, a flagship proposal that Madam Nabla claims remain unrealised.
She further pointed out that the promised three-shift system, designed to combat unemployment, has not been established, nor has the government delivered on the Women’s Development Bank or the national coding programme.
According to Madam Nabla, the lack of progress on these specific initiatives suggests that the government has failed to meet its mandate, leaving the majority of its ambitious agenda on the drawing board.
Addressing the disparity in the current economic climate, Madam Nabla observed that the reduction in fuel prices has primarily benefited the rich and affluent.
She noted that those who rely on commercial transport have seen no relief in fares, rendering the reduction meaningless for the average citizen.
To combat this, she advised the government to introduce a formal price mechanism scheme to check unfair pricing practices in the marketplace.
Beyond economic policy, the PNP leader levelled serious accusations against the President regarding the independence of state institutions.
She criticised the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo and the former Inspector General of Police and further alleged that the administration is making calculated attempts to remove the Electoral Commissioner and her deputies from office.
These actions, she suggested, represent a concerning trend in the President’s governance style during his first year.
