Kufuor Says NPP Defends Critique of Akufo‑Addo Government

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor’s criticism of the Akufo‑Addo administration’s economic policies was defended on Thursday by the New Patriotic Party (NPP), which said the remarks merely echo the hard‑won realities that shaped Ghana’s trajectory ahead of the 2024 elections.

Kufuor, speaking on The Delay Show, singled out the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), the National Cathedral project and the Power Distribution Services (PDS) deal as key decisions that, in his view, contributed to the party’s electoral loss.

NPP Deputy General Secretary Haruna Mohammed responded, noting that Kufuor’s observations align with statements already made by former President Nana Akufo‑Addo about the weight of those policies.

“Former President Kufuor spoke the obvious. What he said is not different from the facts. Even President Akufo‑Addo himself has said that the DDEP was a very difficult decision for him,” Mohammed said.

He added, “If you listen to Kufuor, he says the Akufo‑Addo government was doing very well until COVID came. After COVID, things were never the same, and policies had to be implemented to keep Ghana’s economy strong. What he said is obvious, and the party fully agrees with it.”

Mohammed emphasized that, although painful, measures such as the DDEP were essential to stabilise the economy at a critical juncture.

The deputy general secretary further claimed that the current recovery under the Mahama administration benefits from groundwork laid by the Akufo‑Addo government, citing debt reliefs, cancellations and extensions that have strengthened Ghana’s fiscal position.

“The Finance Minister admitted that some of the debt programmes were very good for the economy, and they are now enjoying the fruits,” Mohammed concluded.

The NPP’s defence of Kufuor’s critique highlights ongoing intra‑party debates as Ghana approaches the 2024 polls, with economic management remaining a decisive issue for voters.

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