Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has taken aim at President John Dramani Mahama, arguing that one year into his administration, the government is still “acting with slogans and no action.”
Responding to the 2026 State of the Nation Address, Afenyo-Markin criticized rising electricity tariffs, which he said have become unbearable for ordinary citizens. He also pointed to the dismissal of thousands of young people through letters issued by the Chief of Staff, and raised allegations of irregularities in security services recruitment linked to the company Trybe Net.
“What the president failed to tell the people of Ghana is that one year in government, he is still acting with slogans, no action. Electricity tariffs have skyrocketed, and Ghanaians cannot afford electricity. We have 1000s of Ghanaian youth who were dismissed through a letter by the CJ,” he told Parliament.
The Minority Leader further expressed concern about cocoa farmers, citing reductions in producer prices and the absence of Agriculture Minister Eric Opoku. He also condemned the persistence of illegal mining activities, which continue to devastate communities.
“As we speak, there is a scandal looming in security services recruitment, Trybe Net. We know who brought that company to the Ministry. Karma has a way, and the Minority will pursue the person and make sure there is full disclosure,” Afenyo-Markin said.
“The cocoa farmers have reduced the producer price, and Eric Opoku cannot be found, and they are telling us macroeconomics… Ghanaians continue to suffer under galamsey.”
He concluded by vowing that the Minority will demand accountability and transparency on these issues, insisting that citizens are bearing the brunt of current government policies.
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