Member of Parliament for North Tongu Constituency, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has said Ghana has deviated from the principles of a true democracy and instead has transformed into a state characterized by widespread corruption and resource misallocation.
He contends that the current economic challenges can be attributed to the mismanagement and pervasive corruption within the ruling New Patriotic Party’s governance.
Speaking on JoyFM’s Super Morning Show on Wednesday, October 4, he said “the Ghanaian people have just had it, this is no more a democracy, it’s become a lootocracy.”
Mr. Ablakwa highlighted particular areas of concern, citing examples such as the costly National Cathedral Project, which he characterized as the most expensive pit in the world.
Additionally, he pointed to the contentious frontiers agreement, which he deemed a blatant giveaway, and the allocation of airport lands to political associates under the pretext of Heaven Builders Limited.
The North Tongu Constituency MP firmly reiterated “So we’re talking about a lootocracy, not a democracy and the attempt by some of these pro-government media to distract would not work.”
This comes after a viral video where Assin Central MP, Kennedy Agyapong, accused the government of looting.
Meanwhile, Mr. Ablakwa has dismissed allegations that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) provided payments to individuals, particularly the Kayayei (head porters), in exchange for their participation in the #OccupyBoG protest that occurred on Tuesday.
He emphasized that the demonstration represented a significant manifestation of public discontent, cautioning the government not to underestimate the frustration of the Ghanaian populace any further.
Mr. Ablakwa referred to the recent #OccupyJulorbiHouse protest, which he noted also witnessed a substantial turnout of Ghanaians expressing their grievances against the government.
“If they did not want to participate in the demonstration, they would not have showed up – to the extent that they showed up in their numbers.
“Let us not say that they came because somebody induced them. It is totally wrong. We had said from the outset that this demonstration, we call on all Ghanaians and all sections of society,” Mr Ablakwa said.