A founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has expressed his disappointment in President Akufo-Addo’s performance.
According to him, the current President is not the same person he knew and engaged with on national issues. Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe alleges that President Akufo-Addo is condoning rampant corruption and nepotism, despite his previous stance against it.
At a press conference titled “The State of Ghana Today” organized by ex-military officers on Wednesday, October 11, the former President of the Ghana Football Association urged the current President to take action.
“He highlighted critical warning signs that could potentially destroy the security of the state and emphasized the need to pay attention to them. Additionally, he mentioned that the current President seems different from the person he knew and had numerous discussions with.
Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe has expressed concern over the appointment of officials who are allegedly hoarding large sums of money in their homes. He believes that if this issue is not addressed soon, it could have negative consequences.
“The youth’s dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs in the country is a matter that cannot be overlooked. The accumulation of unexplained wealth by Ghana’s political public officeholders is causing perceived corruption, and tribalism, nepotism, and parochial interests are also rampant, particularly under President Akufo-Addo’s administration. As people grow older, they become increasingly unable to sleep soundly at night.
“How do Ministers hoard stashes of cash in foreign and local currencies in their homes, acquire properties in prime areas of Accra and other parts of the country, drive the most luxurious cars and live extravagantly and expect our youth who remain largely without meaningful employment to be satisfied.”
Meanwhile, the NPP founding member also asked the Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr Ernest Addison to heed the demands of the Minority in Parliament and resign.
According to him, his continuous stay in office does not mean well for the central bank.
“We have noticed with grave concern, the clear disrespect shown by the Governor of the Bank of Ghana to protestors led by the Minority in Parliament and many aggrieved Ghanaians. It cannot be true that the ‘OCCUPY BOG’ demonstrators were solely on any political agenda when they were joined in the March by other well-meaning Ghanaians to show their indignation against actions taken that have led to losses to the taxpayer.”
“Incompetence and inefficiencies should not be condoned in public office as far as the output of such officers impoverishes ordinary Ghanaians. If you can’t do the work, resign. It is that simple.”
