Audio By Carbonatix
The former Member of Parliament for Asuogyaman in the Eastern region, Kofi Osei Ameyaw says Ghanaians have not benefited from the ‘Better Ghana Agenda’ promised by the ruling National Democratic Congress government.
Mr. Osei Ameyaw explained that the NDC in 2008 general elections promised “milk and honey” when voted into power, but this has been an illusion, because none of the promises has been fulfilled.
At a panel discussion on the topic “Abuse of incumbency and revelations from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC)” on Adom FM's Dwaso Nsem Friday with Adakabre Frimpong Manso, Mr. Osei Ameyaw who was the Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry under the Kufuor administration said the NDC promised that corruption will not be tolerated in their regime, but he said the reality today is that corruption is at its peak in the ruling government.
He stressed that prices of goods and commodities have been rising in the past two-and-half years that the NDC assumed office, adding that Ghanaians were better off under the NPP administration than they are in the current government.
However, Ben Akyena Brantuo of the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff said the NPP did not have the interest of Ghanaians at heart during their tenure of office as was evident in the manner in which they allegedly amassed wealth from the masses.
Akyena Brantuo argued that the NPP was not committed in fighting corruption that is why none of their members was prosecuted in their administration.
On the issue of President Atta Mills’ supposed mansion on Asanfra Street at Spintex Road, Accra, Akyena Brantuo maintained that the building is a small shelter for security men guarding the First Family’s residence, adding, “these lies against the president will not fly”.
He noted the opposition NPP are desperate to regain power, but Ghanaians have experienced the good governance of the NDC and will retain the Atta Mills-led administration in the 2012 general elections.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Kusi Adomako calls for road crashes to be declared a public health emergency
6 minutes -
Ghana makes history with international karting debut
35 minutes -
Livestream: The Law discusses new road traffic rules
1 hour -
What’s driving men to get penis fillers, despite the risks?
1 hour -
The world’s oldest president left for a ‘brief stay’ in Europe, he hasn’t returned in two months
2 hours -
Trapped driver rescued after accident on Kintampo–Tamale highway
2 hours -
Civil Service must put citizens at centre of decision-making – Vice President
2 hours -
Firefighters battle blaze at Accra New Town apartment
2 hours -
Ghana receives five new envoys to strengthen diplomatic relations – Ablakwa
2 hours -
Europe’s tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in rural Poland
2 hours -
Sammi Awuku denies reports of EOCO arrest
2 hours -
Stonebwoy makes history at OVO Arena Wembley with monumental BHIM Festival
3 hours -
Qatar denies capturing three Iranian pilots after downing fighter jets
3 hours -
Tano North chiefs petition Mahama over galamsey destruction in River Tano
4 hours -
Kalpohin SHS, NOBISCO qualify to represent Northern Region at National Public Speaking Competition
4 hours