NDC Promised GH¢1 Kenkey, But Ghanaians Now Pay Up To GH¢10 – Moses Abor Fires Shots

According to a report by Ghone TV on Friday October 23, 2026, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Greater Accra Regional Organiser, Moses Abor, has criticised the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) over the rising cost of kenkey in Ghana, drawing attention to what he describes as a significant gap between the party’s past promises and the current reality facing consumers.

According to Abor, a ball of kenkey sold for approximately GH¢3 under the administration of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

He argued that the NDC had previously complained about the price, insisting that it was too expensive for ordinary Ghanaians, and promised to bring the cost down to GH¢1 if given the opportunity to govern.

However, Abor says the current market situation tells a different story, with the price of kenkey now ranging between GH¢8 and GH¢10 in some places.

The NPP organiser used the comparison to question the NDC’s handling of the cost of living, arguing that the price of a staple food such as kenkey reflects the financial pressure many households continue to experience.

Kenkey, a popular Ghanaian dish made from fermented maize dough, remains an important part of the country’s everyday diet.

It is commonly eaten with pepper, fried fish and other accompaniments, making its affordability a concern for students, workers, traders and families who depend on it for regular meals.

Abor’s comments have also brought renewed attention to the political debate surrounding food prices and the broader cost of living.

During election campaigns, the prices of essential goods and services often become central issues as political parties attempt to convince voters that their policies will improve household finances.

The NDC’s reported promise to reduce the price of kenkey to GH¢1 has become a key part of Abor’s criticism, with the regional organiser using the alleged difference between that commitment and current prices to challenge the party’s economic record.

The price increase he cited raises questions about the factors influencing the cost of preparing and selling kenkey, including maize prices, transportation, fuel, labour and other production expenses.

Changes in these costs can affect the final amount consumers pay, although prices may differ depending on the location, size of the kenkey and the seller.

Abor’s remarks add to the continuing political exchanges between the NPP and NDC over economic management, inflation and the affordability of basic necessities.

While the NPP has frequently criticised the government over living costs, the NDC faces pressure to demonstrate that its economic policies are delivering meaningful improvements for ordinary citizens.

His claims are likely to fuel further discussion about campaign promises, food affordability and whether Ghanaians are experiencing the economic relief they were led to expect.

The comparison between the previous price of GH¢3, the promised GH¢1 and the current range of GH¢8 to GH¢10, as cited by Abor, places the cost of a familiar Ghanaian meal at the centre of the wider political argument over the country’s economic conditions.

The figures, however, reflect Abor’s account, and prices may vary across different markets and communities.

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