A founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe is backing the recent uproar expressed by the youth over the hardships the country is facing. 

He said the actions of the youth are justified due to the lifestyle of some appointees of President Akufo-Addo. 

According to the former GFA President, ministers cannot stash huge foreign and local currencies in their homes and buy properties in prime areas in the country and expect the youth to remain unconcerned. 

Speaking at a press conference organised by ex-military officers on the topic, “The State of Ghana Today” Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe called for urgent action to address any spillover. 

“In this old age of ours we don’t sleep soundly at night. Ghana has been riddled with perceived corruption of political public office holders amassing unexplained wealth, tribalism, nepotism and parochial in their interest, especially under this regime under President Akufo-Addo.”

“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.”

He added that President Akufo-Addo has changed from the person he was when he was seeking to become president. 

Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe added that President Akufo-Addo has disappointed Ghanaians woefully. 

“These are critical warning signs going to destroy the security of the state. We need to pay critical attention to this. The Akufo-Addo I knew and had numerous dialogues and demonstrations with is not the Akufo-Addo who is now president.”

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 will not help 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".