MP for Abuakwa North Constituency, Gifty Twum-Ampofo
Residents of Abuakwa North Municipality in Ghana’s Eastern Region have expressed deep frustration over rising costs of living and what they see as a lack of tangible economic support from the current NPP government.
Locals highlight that under the current administration, led by the New Patriotic Party (NPP), essential goods and services have become increasingly unaffordable, leaving many struggling to make ends meet.
“We can no longer afford basics like kenkey and fish, let alone fufu,” a local resident lamented, illustrating the widespread hardship in a predominantly farming community where the price of basic ingredients, such as cassava, has skyrocketed. “We now buy a small amount of cassava for 20 cedis, and adding fish or meat is nearly impossible.”
Many residents claim they feel abandoned by the government, with little visible progress in infrastructure or job creation to address the economic strain. One young man, facing mounting financial pressure, expressed his frustration, “I haven’t eaten since morning. As a youth, what does the NPP government expect me to do when there are no opportunities, no jobs, and no improvements in basic infrastructure like roads?”
Construction workers, too, are feeling the impact of inflation, as the cost of cement has risen sharply from 24 cedis to over 100 cedis. “With these prices, building projects have stalled, and the demand for construction work has dropped,” a local mason explained. “I don’t know how I’m supposed to feed my family when calls for work are now so rare.”
Residents have voiced their concerns over what they see as empty promises from the NPP. They criticize the ruling party for what they perceive as a lack of concrete action to improve living standards in Abuakwa North.
Instead, they call on the NPP to stop making promises and start implementing meaningful policies and programs that could bring genuine economic relief to their community.
“It’s hypocritical for the NPP to keep making promises without addressing the real issues we face,” one resident stated firmly.
“We need real solutions, not rhetoric. It’s time for the NPP to prioritize our welfare and deliver on their promises to create a brighter future for everyone in Abuakwa North.”
