On Monday, March 2, 2026, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the Director of Communications for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's 2028 campaign, launched a scathing critique of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration, describing it as a "complete scam" and a "rude interruption" to Ghana's progress.
Aboagye’s comments followed President John Dramani Mahama's 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA), where the President claimed his government created one million jobs in 2025.
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Key Arguments from the Campaign Director
Aboagye challenged the government's narrative on several fronts, arguing that the country has worsened under the current leadership:
Disputed Job Figures: Aboagye accused the President of misleading the public, citing reported Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) data that suggested only 300,000 jobs were created, rather than the one million claimed by Mahama.
"Superficial" Initiatives: He argued that the NDC's focus on "house cleaning exercises" and cedi injections are temporary fixes that fail to address structural economic issues.
Cocoa Sector Crisis: On February 16, Aboagye claimed that the NDC has made cocoa farmers "poorer than they've ever been in 12 years," following the significant cut in the producer price from GH₵ 58,000 to GH₵ 41,392 per metric tonne.
Wasted Progress: He maintained that the administration's "reset" is actually a "reverse," slowing down the developmental momentum initiated by the previous NPP government.
Political Context: The 2028 Outlook
Aboagye's remarks come as the NPP intensifies its messaging ahead of the 2028 general elections, positioning Dr. Bawumia as the only candidate capable of restoring "real progress":
"Bawumia is Acceptable": Aboagye recently noted that Bawumia enjoys "broad acceptance" across Ghana and remains the party's best chance to regain power from the NDC.
Gold-for-Reserve Debate: NPP communicators have argued that the NDC is merely "rebranding" successful NPP policies, such as the Gold-for-Reserve programme, while failing to manage the broader economy effectively.
Electricity Costs: Aboagye highlighted that despite the "reset," citizens remain burdened by high electricity costs and a persistent power crisis.
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