The Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, has voiced his disappointment regarding the negative perceptions of politicians in Ghana, attributing this shift to failures in governance.
During an appearance on TV3’s Hot Issues on September 22, 2024, Iddrisu lamented that the political profession has lost its honor and status, a stark contrast to earlier times when politicians were held in high esteem.
He pointed to the poor governance of the current administration led by President Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr. Bawumia as the primary reason for the growing disdain and lack of respect for politicians among the populace.
“…With the unprecedented hardship and suffering Nana Addo Dankwa and Dr. Bawumia have unleashed on every Ghanaian, I think that they should admit that it’s a failed government. Failed in the sense that there is no honor or respect even in being an elite at the political level with Ghanaians saying that ‘you politicians have no honor’,” he said.
Haruna Iddrisu, the former minority leader, continued his critique of the government, stating that its actions have significantly worsened the economic situation, pushing many Ghanaians into poverty.
He pointed to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and the depreciation of the cedi as key factors making it increasingly difficult for citizens to sustain themselves.
Iddrisu emphasized that the prevailing hardships are clear evidence of the ruling government’s failed governance and leadership.
“Today you have the cedi which was at 4 cedis now at 16 cedis. What that means for the cost of doing business, what that means for the cost of living is one of a rejection of a failed government. The cost of living has ballooned and many Ghanaians are struggling to make a living, businesses are struggling with high cost of doing business,” he added.