Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has asserted that President John Mahama’s administration is appropriating economic policies established by the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) government.
Addressing delegates at the NPP National Conference, Afenyo-Markin contended the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) is rebranding NPP initiatives as its own “reset agenda” achievements. He specifically cited programs like the 24-hour economy and Goldbod as examples of repackaged NPP legacy policies.
The opposition leader emphasized that the Mahama administration benefits from economic foundations laid during former President Akufo-Addo’s tenure amid significant turbulence. Afenyo-Markin urged party members to vigorously defend their record against what he characterized as attempts to erase the NPP’s policy contributions from public memory. He described the current government as “reaping where it has not sown,” referencing difficult economic stabilization measures implemented by the previous administration.
Afenyo-Markin framed his remarks as a call for the NPP to reclaim its narrative ahead of the 2028 elections. His speech highlighted growing tensions between Ghana’s two major parties regarding economic stewardship and policy ownership. The address drew strong reactions from conference attendees, reflecting the heightened political stakes surrounding the NPP’s post-2024 electoral strategy.