The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has delivered a scathing assessment of President John Dramani Mahama’s first 120 days in office.
According to the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the “120 Bitter Days” have been characterized by broken promises, political persecution, and a resurgence of the country’s energy crisis, popularly called ‘dumsor’.
Speaking at a press briefing at the NPP headquarters on Thursday, May 8, Afenyo-Markin presented four key areas of concern that he says define the Mahama administration’s first 120 days in office.
Firstly, Afenyo-Markin criticized the government’s approach to job creation and youth employment, alleging that thousands of public servants and professionals were dismissed across key sectors immediately upon the NDC’s assumption of office. He argued that these politically motivated dismissals have disrupted public service delivery and institutional continuity, warning of severe economic hardship and demoralization within the public sector.
Secondly, the Minority Leader condemned what he described as a politically driven purge within the military, citing the dismissal of top military leadership and senior officers. He argued that these actions have undermined military morale and discipline, while also imposing a significant financial burden on the state.
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Thirdly, Afenyo-Markin accused the Mahama administration of weaponizing state security agencies to intimidate political opponents. He cited high-profile security raids on former government officials and alleged the deployment of mercenaries and thugs during the 2024 elections to manipulate electoral outcomes.
Finally, the Minority Leader decried the return of “dumsor,” Ghana’s infamous power outages, just three months into the Mahama administration. He contrasted the NPP’s record of stable power supply with the NDC’s history of persistent tariff increases, criticizing the recent hikes in electricity and water tariffs.
The Member of Parliament for Effutu constituency called on President Mahama to abandon “populism without policy” and focus on delivering concrete solutions to the challenges facing Ghanaians.
He emphasized that governance is about sustainable delivery on promises, not just a series of public relations events.
