Kenkey cost GH¢3 under akuffo addo, NDC promised to reduce it to GH¢1, today it cost GH¢8 – Abor

According to report by Ghonetv on Friday 23, 2026, Moses Abor, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Greater Accra Regional Organiser, has criticised the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) over the rising cost of kenkey, recalling the party’s promise to reduce the price of the popular Ghanaian staple food.

Abor argued that kenkey, which he claims sold for about GH¢3 under former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s administration, now costs between GH¢8 and GH¢10. He cited the price difference to question the NDC’s commitment to making basic food items more affordable for ordinary Ghanaians.

According to the NPP regional organiser, the NDC previously described the GH¢3 price of kenkey as unacceptable and promised to bring it down to GH¢1. However, he noted that the current prices are significantly higher than the amount the party allegedly pledged to achieve.

His comments have brought renewed attention to the cost of living and the affordability of everyday food items in Ghana. Kenkey, commonly eaten with pepper sauce, fish and other accompaniments, remains an important part of the diet of many households, particularly in Accra and other parts of southern Ghana.

The rising cost of staple foods has been a major concern for consumers, many of whom are grappling with the cost of food, transportation, rent and other essential expenses. For low-income households, even small increases in the prices of frequently purchased meals can put additional pressure on daily budgets.

Abor’s remarks also highlight the importance of campaign promises concerning food prices and household expenditure. Political parties often make affordability and economic relief central to their campaign messages, making the cost of basic commodities an important issue for voters.

However, the prices cited by Abor may vary depending on the location, size of the kenkey and the seller. His comparison reflects his criticism of the NDC government, while an independent assessment of price changes would require comparable market data from the relevant periods.

The NDC’s reported GH¢1 target and the current prices cited by Abor are likely to remain part of the wider political debate over the cost of living and the government’s efforts to improve the purchasing power of Ghanaians.

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