Member of Parliament for Akyem Oda and former Deputy Minister for Health, Alexander Akwasi Acquah, has launched a scathing attack on the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), accusing the government of being confused and ineffective in managing the affairs of the country.
According to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker, the current administration has lost control of governance amid growing public frustration, policy inconsistencies, and mounting disputes among key government institutions.
Speaking in an interview on Accra-based Atinka TV, Mr. Acquah criticised the governing NDC over what he described as poor leadership and internal disorganisation, insisting that the administration is struggling to fulfill the promises it made to Ghanaians while in opposition.
“The NDC is confused in government,” the Akyem Oda MP declared, arguing that the administration had spent years heavily criticising the erstwhile NPP government but now appears incapable of effectively steering the country’s affairs.
He alleged that the ruling party managed to secure political power by deceiving Ghanaians with promises it cannot fulfill, adding that the reality of governance has exposed what he termed the government’s lack of preparedness.
Mr. Acquah particularly pointed to the recent public disagreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) over conflicting budget execution figures, describing the development as embarrassing and damaging to public confidence.
The dispute erupted after the Ministry of Finance announced that it had released more than GH¢1.6 billion to MoFA, representing about 85 percent of the ministry’s 2026 budget allocation for Goods and Services as well as Capital Expenditure (CAPEX).
However, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, strongly disputed the figures, insisting that actual cash releases received by the ministry as of May 29 stood at only 12.4 percent.
MoFA further argued that the Finance Ministry had earlier capped the ministry’s expenditure at GH¢910 million in February, a claim that intensified tensions between the two institutions.
The disagreement subsequently spilled onto social media and various media platforms, with a media liaison officer at MoFA accusing the Finance Ministry of engaging in propaganda.
In response, the Finance Ministry defended its position, explaining that all disbursements and releases were conducted in line with standard procedures under the Ghana Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS).
Reacting to the controversy, Mr. Acquah questioned why two critical ministries at the heart of the economic management would publicly engage in what he called an “ignominious verbal exchange.”
He argued that such public confrontations expose deep cracks within the government and reinforce concerns about the administration’s ability to coordinate national governance effectively.
The former Deputy Health Minister also weighed in on recent tensions within the health sector, particularly the controversy surrounding the suspension of the Chief Executive Officer of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Dr. Paa Kwesi Baidoo.
Mr. Acquah criticised Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh over his handling of the matter, accusing him of acting hastily and unprofessionally.
According to him, the minister’s conduct since assuming office could worsen existing challenges within the health sector if not properly managed.
He further claimed that Mr. Akandoh, who was once outspoken as Ranking Member of Parliament’s Health Committee while in opposition, now appears overwhelmed by the realities of office.
The Akyem Oda MP stated that the Health Minister is “fumbling and acting cluelessly” in the management of the sector, insisting that his current performance raises questions about his suitability for the role.
Despite what he described as the goodwill and patience initially shown by the Ghanaian public toward the government, Mr. Acquah maintained that the administration has lost touch with the realities confronting ordinary citizens.
He warned that several sectors of the economy are under severe pressure and urged the government to focus on effective leadership and policy coordination rather than internal disputes and public confrontations.
The comments by the Akyem Oda legislator add to growing political debate over the performance of the NDC administration as economic and governance concerns continue to dominate national discourse.
By 1960news.com
