The presidential candidate for the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Nana Akosua Frimponmaa Sarpong Kumankumah, has sharply criticized the Akufo-Addo administration for its management of Ghana’s economy.
Speaking to the media, Nana Akosua emphasized the CPP’s distinct economic vision, advocating for urgent reforms to address the current challenges.
She positioned the party as a credible alternative for voters seeking change in the upcoming 2024 elections.
“All you have to do is look around you, look at your life and where you are. Everything, access to, I can’t even say it, it’s surprising. Have you been to the market of late? Have you tried buying even ordinary bananas on the streets? One finger of the local banana is GHC2. The point is that everything is wrong. The economy, economy that is all it is,” She said.
When asked about her strategy to revive the struggling economy, she stressed the importance of focusing on the micro economy.
Nana Akosua argued that while Ghana may appear to perform well on international metrics, these figures do not reflect the everyday challenges faced by its citizens.
To bridge this gap, she pledged to introduce policies that would directly improve the lives of Ghanaians, such as providing affordable housing and ensuring access to clean water.
“It’s simple, it’s not rocket science. It’s nothing that you really need. I will be talking about the micro because the macro is what they have been using to deceive us all this time. They come in there, take our GDP and manage it properly and they say oh it’s good governance. Then they tell you whatever is going up is good [inflation].
“Meanwhile, the micro economy which is the problem is what I’m going to fix. Unlike other parts of the world that say that Ghana is doing well based on indicators, we don’t eat indicators. We’re talking about our living standards, what we do today, access to accommodation, how much am I paying for electricity. How much is your transport in comparison with your salary?”
Kumankumah promised to stabilize the Ghanaian cedi if elected and urged citizens to reject the incumbent New Patriotic Party government, calling on them to vote for her in the upcoming December elections.