Former President Kufuor Breaks Silence: Confirms NPP’s Failures, Admits Arrogance and Mismanagement Cost Ghana

The National Democratic Congress has observed with keen interest the recent reflections of former President John Agyekum Kufuor on the governance record of the New Patriotic Party under President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo His candid remarks, acknowledging missteps and failures within his own party, are significant and deserve the attention of all Ghanaians.

President Kufuor has openly admitted that the NPP rode on his achievements to secure electoral victory in 2016, only to abandon prudent governance and embark on policies that have brought untold hardship to the Ghanaian people. He has further revealed that he was not consulted on major national decisions, including the controversial National Cathedral project, the Domestic Debt Exchange programme that devastated pensioners and investors, and scandals such as PDS.

These admissions confirm what the NDC consistently highlighted during the period of governance: that the NPP was driven by arrogance, unilateralism, and disregard for collective wisdom.

While we respect President Kufuor’s stature as a former Head of State, we can not overlook the fact that his long silence during the years of reckless decision-making contributed to the suffering of ordinary citizens. His recent comments, though welcome, come only after the NPP has suffered electoral defeat and internal disunity. This raises legitimate questions about why he chose not to speak when Ghanaians most needed his voice.

The NDC has always maintained that leadership must serve the people, not vanity projects or narrow partisan interests. Governance should be rooted in accountability, consultation, and prudent use of resources.

President Kufuor’s belated admission only strengthens our case that the NPP has failed Ghana and betrayed the trust of the people.

As the nation looks ahead to the future, the NDC stands ready to provide the kind of leadership that listens, consults, and places the welfare of citizens above all else. We urge Ghanaians to reflect on these revelations and recognize that the NPP, by its own admission, has lost its way.

Ghana deserves better. Ghana deserves leadership that is honest, accountable, and people-centered. That is the leadership the NDC offers.

Issued by:

Godwin Ako Gunn

Deputy National Communication Officer NDC