‘Madness’ to Vote NPP Amid 22% Inflation—Solomon Owusu

Solomon Owusu, a key figure in Alan Kyerematen’s Movement for Change, has launched a scathing critique of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), asserting that it would be an act of folly for Ghanaians to reward the party with their votes amidst the current economic crisis.

Owusu invoked Article 42 of the Constitution, which grants every Ghanaian of sound mind the right to vote, to hammer home his argument. He compared Ghana’s inflation rate in 2016, when the NPP campaigned against the then-ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), to the present.

“If people of sound mind, based on sound reason, voted against the NDC when inflation was 15.4%, then it would be the height of madness for anyone to vote for the NPP now that inflation has skyrocketed to 22%,” he argued.

Owusu’s fiery remarks come amid growing disillusionment among the electorate, with many accusing the government of failing to curb economic hardships. He accused the NPP of hypocrisy and mismanagement, contrasting their campaign rhetoric in 2016 with their current track record.

The Movement for Change, a splinter group formed by Alan Kyerematen after he departs from the NPP, has been intensifying its critique of the ruling party, appealing to disenchanted voters across the country. Owusu’s comments appear to be part of a broader strategy to sway voters ahead of the 2024 elections.

Ghanaians are set to head to the polls on December 7, and the battle for the hearts and minds of the electorate is heating up. Will Owusu’s biting rhetoric resonate with voters, or will the NPP weather the storm?
As the political climate sizzles, one thing is certain: the road to 2024 will be anything but smooth.

Source: thehawknewspaper.com