NDC is a failure, Ghana deserves better – Afenyo-Markin

Minority Leader in Parliament, Mr. Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has described the current government, led by the National Democratic Congress (NDC), as a complete failure, asserting that only the New Patriotic Party (NPP) can offer Ghanaians a better standard of living.

Speaking at the NPP’s National Delegates Conference held at the University of Ghana Stadium on Saturday, July 19, Afenyo-Markin stated, “Ghana is now paying the price for trusting the NDC’s hollow promises.”

He criticized the NDC government, saying its betrayal has become evident just months into power. 

He added that fuel levies have increased pump prices, worsening the hardship of ordinary Ghanaians, and efforts to end illegal mining (galamsey) have failed. 

"Their vow to reset our nation has become a brazen assault on our judicial, starting with a shameful vilification of our Chief Justice. Their promise of change, a sham, with schemes afoot to funnel our mineral wealth to their cronies," he said. 

"Worst of all, their questionable Ablekuma rerun, where NDC-affiliated attacks have tired our candidates, Nana Ekua Afriyie, former MP Hawa Koomson, and journalists expose their willingness to trample democracy with violence. The message is clear. NDC is a failure. Ghana deserves better."

Internal rift

He acknowledged that the NPP’s 2024 defeat revealed internal divisions and a weak message, but emphasized that it should not be seen as the end. Instead, it should serve as a turning point—a chance to transform disappointment into renewal and purpose.

"Fellow patriots, look around us this very afternoon. Look at the divisions that have sprouted like weeds since our defeat. We cannot, we must not allow 2024 to become the year that destroyed the NPP." 

"From this moment, we speak with one voice. We move with one resolve. We are not Achem, Ashanti, Fante, Mamprushi, Gonja, Ga or Ewe. We are MPP. We are not north or south. We are Ghana first," he stressed.