New Patriotic Party (NPP) First Vice Chairman aspirant Sam Pyne has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government of worsening problems for which Ghanaians previously criticised the NPP.
Sam Pyne argued that concerns over cronyism, alleged corruption, rising prices and other governance challenges raised against the NPP have become more pronounced under the current administration.
“What Ghanaians said that the NPP did, which was wrong, we’re having it worse now,” he said.
Speaking on Eyewitness News on Friday, September 11, 2026, Mr Pyne cited family and friends appointments, which he said was a major criticism of the Akufo-Addo administration.
“They accused NPP of cronyism and family and friends, and it was a topical issue. I remember you had a panel here, and for weeks the running story was about President Akufo-Addo having a cabinet of his own people. What do we see now?” he asked.
He also compared criticisms of corruption under the previous NPP administration with the current situation, insisting that the NDC had no basis to claim that the NPP’s record should prevent Ghanaians from considering the party again.
Sam Pyne said economic pressures, including rising prices of goods and services, were also affecting Ghanaians under the current government.
“Now goods and services are skyrocketing, but they use propaganda to suppress it, and the Ghanaians are feeling the heat,” he said.
He argued that the NDC should be held to account for its performance rather than relying on criticisms of the previous administration.
Sam Pyne also pointed to the economic difficulties experienced during the latter part of the NPP’s tenure, arguing that the party had faced significant global economic shocks between 2019 and 2022.
He said the NPP had acknowledged its shortcomings and asked Ghanaians for forgiveness for areas where it fell short.
“After all, forgiveness is divine. We’ve told the world that yes, there are certain things we did not do right, and therefore we plead for forgiveness,” he said.
Sam Pyne said the NPP’s task now was to rebuild the party, regain the confidence of voters and position itself to win the 2028 general election.
