The Minority in Parliament has issued a scathing critique of President John Dramani Mahama’s first 120 days in office, accusing his administration of prioritizing optics over substance and failing to deliver on its ambitious campaign promises.
At a press conference on Thursday, May 8, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin sharply criticized the President’s recent national address, framing it as an attempt to mask deeper issues facing the country. He argued that while the Mahama administration boasts of early achievements, it has yet to tackle the structural challenges undermining Ghana’s economic and social stability.
“This is not just a speech; it is a call to remembrance and resistance,” Afenyo-Markin declared. “The President’s claims of progress are thin veneers over deep cracks in our economy, governance, and social fabric.”
The Minority Leader took particular aim at the administration’s handling of economic policy, arguing that the much-publicized repeal of controversial taxes and promises of institutional reform have failed to translate into real improvements for ordinary Ghanaians.
“Repealing taxes without a clear plan for economic recovery is like patching a leaking roof without fixing the foundation,” he said. “The President’s so-called reforms are cosmetic at best, doing little to address mass unemployment, spiraling inflation, and declining business confidence.”
Afenyo-Markin also accused the Mahama administration of betraying the trust of the electorate by abandoning the bold, reformist agenda it championed during the campaign. He contended that the government has opted for political expediency over meaningful transformation, warning that this approach risks deepening public disillusionment.
“The promises have collapsed, the excuses have run dry, and the reckoning must begin,” he asserted. “Ghanaians were promised a reset, but what they have received is a recycled failure.”
The Minority further warned that the administration’s approach to governance is eroding democratic norms, urging citizens to remain vigilant and vocal in holding their leaders to account.
“Rise up to defend the Republic,” Afenyo-Markin implored, calling for a renewed commitment to transparency and accountability in government.
As the Mahama administration marks its 120th day, the Minority’s sharp critique highlights the growing pressure on the President to deliver on his promises and address the urgent economic and social challenges facing the nation.
