Afenyo‑Markin: NDC Betrayed Ghanaians, Promises Failed
Alexander Afenyo‑Markin, the Minority Leader in Ghana’s Parliament, has publicly slammed the National Democratic Congress (NDC), branding the administration as having failed Ghanaians and betrayed its promises. He highlighted unfulfilled pledges in areas like job creation, economic stability, anti-galamsey measures, and infrastructure reforms. Why This Matters Broken economic promises: During the 2025 budget debate, Afenyo‑Markin criticized the government’s performance, noting rising unemployment and a lack of clear plans for economic recovery. He called the budget uninspired and disconnected from reality. Galamsey failure: The NDC pledged to declare a state of emergency to combat illegal mining. But 120 days into governance, no such action was taken, prompting charges of betrayal and environmental neglect. Rivers remain polluted, and communities destroyed. Key Critiques in His Own Words “Betrayal” on anti-galamsey: “While in opposition, the NDC loudly declared they would impose a state of […]
