By Adu Koranteng
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has launched a scathing critique of President John Dramani Mahama’s first 120 days in office, describing the period as marked by “disappointment, deception, and failed promises.”
Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Thursday, Afenyo-Markin said the much-heralded “reset” promised by the Mahama administration has turned out to be nothing more than a “relapse,” accusing the government of failing to deliver on its pledges and instead engaging in populist tactics and political victimisation.
“This government came into office with no clear plan, no strategy, and certainly no innovative ideas to solve the problems of Ghanaians,” he declared. “All we have seen is populism without policy, lamentations without leadership, and persecution of political opponents.”
Flagship Policy Abandoned
The Minority Leader singled out the Mahama administration’s flagship policy—the 24-Hour Economy—as an example of the government’s failure to implement meaningful reforms.
“Even their so-called ‘24-Hour Economy’ has been quietly abandoned,” Afenyo-Markin claimed. “Instead, Ghanaians are being subjected to endless ceremonial launches and announcements aimed more at public relations than tangible results.”
According to him, the government has chosen optics over outcomes, engaging in what he described as “a parade of empty launches” instead of focusing on credible and sustainable solutions.
Job Losses and Youth Unemployment
Afenyo-Markin further accused the government of exacerbating the country’s unemployment crisis through mass dismissals of public sector workers.
He alleged that thousands of Ghanaian youth and senior public servants—many of whom had been legally employed since 2017—have been unjustly sacked since President Mahama took office.
“The first act of this government was not to create jobs but to destroy them,” the Minority Leader stated. “These politically motivated dismissals have thrown many young Ghanaians into joblessness, not because of performance issues, but simply due to political vendetta.”
He added that the dismissals had disrupted public service delivery and created instability within key institutions.
Call for Accountability
Concluding his address, Afenyo-Markin urged the government to move beyond “ceremonial politics” and begin delivering on its promises.
“Governance is not about pomp and pageantry—it is about performance. Ghanaians deserve more than slogans and photo-ops,” he said.
The Minority Leader indicated that his side of Parliament would continue to hold the government accountable on behalf of the Ghanaian people. Enditem
Source: Ghana Eye Report
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