The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Germany branch has issued a scathing rebuke of President John Dramani Mahama’s 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA), characterizing it as a deceptive maneuver designed to mask the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government’s incompetence. The NPP Germany contends that the President’s address, riddled with blame-shifting, half-truths, and hollow promises, fails to grapple with the nation’s critical economic woes. They argue that the current economic distress, acknowledged by President Mahama himself, is a direct consequence of the NDC’s imprudent policies rather than inherited challenges. The NPP Germany points to the robust economic framework, including the IMF Extended Credit Facility and debt restructuring program, left in place by the NPP administration in 2024, asserting that the NDC’s mismanagement squelched the potential for economic recovery.
The NPP Germany vehemently disputes President Mahama’s claims of addressing the economic crisis, citing his past track record of economic mismanagement between 2012 and 2016, which led to an IMF bailout. They view his proposed “Big Push” infrastructure plan and “24-hour economy” initiative as mere political rhetoric devoid of substance, questioning the funding mechanisms and tangible policy frameworks. President Mahama’s pledge to trim the government to 60 ministers is dismissed as laughable, given the NDC’s history of expanding bureaucracy. Similarly, the promise of reduced spending is considered an insult in the face of rising living costs driven by the NDC’s taxation policies. The NPP Germany sees the call for a National Economic Dialogue as a diversionary tactic, emphasizing the need for concrete action rather than further discussion.
The NPP Germany emphasizes that effective solutions to Ghana’s economic challenges were already in motion under the previous NPP administration, only to be abandoned by the current NDC government. They highlight the NPP’s achievements, including the Planting for Food and Jobs program, strengthening the banking sector, spearheading infrastructure projects, and implementing the Free SHS initiative. They contrast this with what they perceive as the NDC’s deceptive tactics and economic mismanagement, positioning the NPP as the only party capable of rescuing Ghana from the current economic predicament.
The NPP Germany’s critique of the SONA centers on the perceived disconnect between President Mahama’s rhetoric and the on-the-ground realities faced by Ghanaians. They challenge the sincerity of the President’s pronouncements, alleging a deliberate attempt to shift blame and obscure the NDC’s failings. The release expresses profound skepticism about the government’s ability to deliver on its promises, arguing that President Mahama’s track record demonstrates a pattern of economic mismanagement. The NPP Germany contends that Ghanaians deserve more than empty promises and political maneuvering; they deserve tangible results and competent leadership.
The press release concludes with a strong endorsement of the previous NPP administration under President Akufo-Addo and Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. They credit the former administration with laying a foundation for economic growth and stability, contrasting this with what they depict as the NDC’s current mismanagement. The NPP Germany affirms its commitment to holding the NDC government accountable, exposing what they see as its deceptive practices, and offering a viable alternative for Ghana’s future. They believe the NPP represents the best hope for Ghana’s economic recovery and future prosperity.
In essence, the NPP Germany’s response to the SONA is a comprehensive indictment of the NDC government’s economic policies and leadership. They accuse the President of misleading the public, mismanaging the economy, and offering hollow promises. They contrast this with what they portray as the NPP’s proven track record of sound economic management and commitment to the well-being of Ghanaians. The release concludes with a rallying cry for change and a reaffirmation of the NPP’s dedication to rescuing Ghana from what they perceive as imminent economic collapse.
