Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has strongly condemned the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration’s first 120 days in power, calling it as one of “disappointment and regret.”
On Tuesday, May 6, Afenyo-Markin spoke on Citi FM’s Eyewitness News, accusing the government of promoting division, participating in political victimisation, and failing to implement its signature 24-hour economy strategy.
“For me, it’s been 120 days of disappointment and regret.” In 120 days, the NDC has created two Ghanas: one for themselves and their party, and another for those they consider adversaries,” he remarked.
He alleged that the regime had created “two Ghanas”: one that rewards party supporters and one that marginalises perceived opponents.
The Minority Leader also questioned the government’s decision to terminate the employment of those recruited into public institutions following the December 7 elections, claiming that the move was politically driven and unjust.
“First and foremost, when they took office, they intended to terminate the employment of Ghanaians who had worked in state institutions. The original letter from the Chief of Staff stated that those working in the public and civil service following the December 7 elections, if there were irregularities, should have their job terminated. “I found that to be even defective,” he stated. “But what did we actually see?” “There was a massive dismissal.”
Afenyo-Markin further claimed that independent state institutions and government-linked limited liability corporations fired employees under suspicious conditions. He cited the example of teachers and nurses who were posted but then removed from roles.
“Worst of all, teachers and nurses who were hired and deployed were attacked. Haruna Iddrisu published a statement defending the teachers, but there is no proof that those who were ordered to leave have been restored, he added.
Turning his focus to the NDC’s high-profile 24-hour economy pledge, Afenyo-Markin accused the government of failing to meet its promise to create jobs through a shift-based model.
“They convinced us that they would execute a “one-three-three” model — one job, three shifts — by establishing an enabling environment for the private sector via incentives. “What we see today is a complete lack of policy direction for the private sector,” he explained.
Afenyo-Markin continued by calling the NDC’s first four months in power as a serious misstep and a betrayal of public trust, stating that the government’s actions had exacerbated unemployment rather than alleviating it.
