From GH¢3 To GH¢10 – Moses Aboagye Challenges NDC Over Kenkey Price Hike Despite GH¢1 Promise

According to a report by Ghanaian citizen TV on Friday October 23, 2026, the rising cost of kenkey in Ghana has sparked renewed political debate, with Moses Aboagye, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Greater Accra Regional Organiser, questioning the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over its reported promise to reduce the price of the popular local delicacy to GH¢1.

Aboagye has drawn attention to what he describes as a significant increase in kenkey prices, arguing that the cost of the staple food has risen considerably compared with the period when the NPP was in government.

According to him, kenkey was selling for approximately GH¢3 to GH¢4 under the previous NPP administration.

He contrasted those prices with the current market situation, where a single serving reportedly costs between GH¢8 and GH¢10 in some areas.

“Under the NPP, kenkey was selling for about GH¢3 to GH¢4, but now it costs between GH¢8 and GH¢10. Yet, the NDC promised to reduce the price of kenkey to GH¢1 when they came to power,” Aboagye said.

His remarks place the cost of an everyday Ghanaian meal at the centre of the political conversation about living expenses, purchasing power and campaign promises.

Kenkey, which is commonly eaten with fish, pepper and other accompaniments, remains an important part of the country’s food culture and is consumed by people across different income groups.

Aboagye’s comments suggest that the gap between the price reductions he says the NDC promised and the prices consumers currently encounter deserves public scrutiny.

His comparison also raises questions about how political commitments concerning the cost of basic goods should be assessed against actual market conditions.

Food prices are a major concern for households because increases in the cost of staple meals can place additional pressure on daily budgets, particularly for workers, students and low-income families who depend on affordable street food.

However, the prices cited by Aboagye may vary depending on the location, the size of the serving and the vendor.

A comprehensive assessment of the increase would require comparable price data covering the relevant periods.

His statement adds to the wider political debate over the cost of living, with the NPP and NDC facing public scrutiny over their respective records and promises concerning household expenses.

For consumers, the central concern remains whether essential foods will become more affordable as the government pursues its economic policies.

Aboagye’s remarks have brought that question back into focus, using the changing price of kenkey as an example of the financial pressures confronting ordinary Ghanaians.

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