A strong rebuttal has been mounted by Dr. Samuel Ayeh, a presidential aide and government spokesperson, against the latest IERPP survey, with critics describing the findings as a “self-serving” exercise that allegedly reflects the political leanings of its researchers rather than an objective assessment of President John Dramani Mahama’s administration.

Speaking via a zoom interview on Kessben TV’s Digest, Dr. Samuel Ayeh, insisted the research findings represent the personal observations of the researchers and should not be treated as an independent verdict on the government’s performance.

He further alleged that the survey’s reported 49% rating reflects the interests of individuals who are “NPP-prone members,” arguing that the findings must be interrogated irrespective of the intellectual credentials or political affiliations of those behind the study.

The response also challenges comments attributed to Prof. Isaac Boadi, insisting that the government has made significant strides in the energy sector, the commissioning of a gold refinery led by the Finance Minister Casiel Ato Forson and Sammy Gyamfi.
He argued that although President Mahama did not provide specific timelines for some flagship projects, those initiatives were captured in the government’s plans and are being implemented.
He further claimed that the President has fulfilled his promise to restore the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), describing the refinery as “booming” while revealing that discussions are underway to operationalise another state-owned refinery.
Again he credited the government with paying approximately US$1.4 billion in legacy debt to stabilise the electricity sector, while highlighting ongoing investments in renewable energy and broader infrastructure improvements.

Concluding the response, Dr. Ayeh described the IERPP survey as a politically motivated exercise intended to favour the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).
“I will leave the judgment to the general public to juxtapose the President’s achievements in one and a half years of his government to the former state of the country,” he concluded.

The United Party (UP), led by Alan Kyerematen, has expressed support for ongoing discussions to merge with Kennedy Agyapong’s Base Movement, describing the move as a step toward building a formidable third political force in Ghana.

Speaking on the issue via a zoom interview on Kessben Maakye show in Accra, UP Communications Director Solomon Owusu said conversations are ongoing, although questions remain over who would lead the merged movement if an agreement is reached.

He stressed that despite differences in leadership styles, both Alan Kyerematen and Kennedy Agyapong share the common vision of putting “Ghana First.”
According to Owusu, many Ghanaians have become disillusioned with both the NDC and NPP, making it necessary to establish a strong third force capable of offering a credible alternative.

He argued that while the two major parties often campaign on manifesto promises that prove difficult to achieve, UP has a clear policy direction through its Ghana Transformation Plan (GTP).
Owusu also maintained that the role of government is to create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive rather than directly running businesses.
He further criticized Joseph Osei Yeboah, accusing him of making irresponsible comments and saying such conduct should not be encouraged in Ghana’s political landscape.

By Maurice Otoo

Managing Editor of the Informer, Andy Kankam, has strongly criticized the government’s handling of the recent flooding in Accra, describing the decision to terminate Zoomlion Ghana Limited’s sanitation contract as “reckless and unsubstantiated.”

Speaking on the aftermath of the devastating floods on Kessben Maakye show in Accra, Kankam argued that the government’s response has failed to address the root causes of the disaster, insisting that the GHS150 million allocated for flood-affected communities is inadequate.
According to him, the President should have consulted engineers and technical experts before announcing relief measures to determine the cost of expanding drainage systems and creating effective flood channels, rather than relying on political decisions.

He also questioned the process that led to the release of the relief funds, asking what consultations were undertaken before the government approved nearly GHS200 million for flood victims.

Kankam further lamented the worsening sanitation situation in the capital, claiming that heaps of refuse remain uncollected because Zoomlion no longer has a contract to clean parts of the city.

He challenged authorities to identify which company currently has the capacity to replace Zoomlion’s nationwide sanitation operations, arguing that the contract termination has contributed to choked drains and poor waste management.

The media executive maintained that flood prevention requires long-term engineering solutions and effective sanitation management, rather than emergency political interventions after disasters occur.

By Maurice Otoo