Joshua Akamba, a former national organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has lashed out at the New Patriotic Party (NPP), accusing them of undermining the current administration led by President John Dramani Mahama.
Mr Akamba posited that the NPP’s primary goal is to see the government fail.
He argued that the party’s record in office was one of destruction, a trend he claims has continued into their time in opposition.
He urged Ghanaians to disregard the NPP’s critiques, labelling them an “unserious” opposition.
In his view, the NPP’s current strategy is to attack every positive initiative introduced by the government for purely partisan reasons.
“They destroyed this country while in government and still want to destroy this country even when they are in opposition, and I urge Ghanaians not to listen to them because I don’t see them as a serious party.”
Speaking on the programme As It Is in Ghana via Rainbow Radio (87.5FM Ghana and 92.4FM UK), Akamba noted that while the opposition has a right to critique, their current approach lacks genuine substance.
He specifically addressed the government’s recently announced cocoa reforms. Akamba highlighted that the past administration relied heavily on annual foreign-syndicated loans to finance cocoa purchases.
The government is shifting toward domestic funding to add value to the sector and avoid accruing “needless debts”.
He challenged the NPP to provide superior financial alternatives if they believe the government’s proposal is not prudent. Akamba reassured the public that the government remains committed to protecting the livelihoods of cocoa farmers.
According to Akamba, a careful review of the cocoa sector under the previous administration revealed “gross mismanagement”.
He argued that the new reforms are designed to guarantee fair prices for farmers, secure financial viability for the sector and ensure long-term sustainability of the industry.
He dismissed claims by the minority that the reforms are intended to “cheat” farmers, insisting the changes are essential to fix the damage left behind.
Mr Akamba assured Ghanaians that the quest for accountability remains a priority.
He stated that former appointees who allegedly misappropriated state resources would face prosecution.
However, he stressed that this would be handled through the proper legal channels.
“Due process and the rule of law must be followed,” he noted, ensuring that all those accused of corruption will have their day in court.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
