The opposition National Democratic Congress has alleged that the Akufo-Addo led government have spent an enormous amount of state funds on multiple luxurious parties since he was sworn-in as the President of the Republic of Ghana.
Addressing a press conference on Tuesday to review the president’s 100 days in office, the deputy minority leader James Klutse Avedzi called on President Akufo-Addo to disclose the source of funding for the numerous parties held in his honour since his inauguration.
According to Mr. Avedzi, the opulence that characterized most of the parties are shocking as some of the drinks served were custom made with the president’s name embossed on the bottles served at the party.
“We have seen evidence of parties with some drinks, some custom-made with his name on it…we call on the Akufo-Addo government to disclose the source of funding.”
The Minority criticized the NPP administration over what it described as bloated government adding that the country is under siege from state-sponsored thuggery and terrorism from vigilante groups affiliated to the NPP.
“We wish to state plainly that what the president has done is far from protecting the public purse. It constitutes a direct raid of the economy of the taxpayer. Maintaining the salaries for this large army of ministers will severely burden the poor taxpayer. These appointments translate into 110 bungalows, 110 salon cars, 110 V8 Toyota Land Cruisers, 110 guards, 220 police guards in their bungalows.
“More importantly, it represents a direct breach of his pledge to cut waste in public expenditure. He has acted in a way that will introduce more waste in government finances. Simply put, President Akufo-Addo has been wasteful and has not been candid with Ghanaians. Mr President, prune down your 110 ministers now.”
Mr. Avedzi added that the president has failed to protect the public purse, despite his promise on the campaign trail to bring unprecedented economic growth and good governance to Ghana.
The minority added that the so-called achievements touted by Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on Monday are nothing but a total deception.
Source: starrfmonline.com
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Hahahhaaha..Cheap Propaganda still ongoing! Tweeaaaa. They haven't learnt any lessons yet after their comfortable lead defeat. Imagine if NPP during the opposition day's could hold rallies and do massive investments during their campaign to win power...is it a white party they cannot hold..??? 1% of NPP sympathizers alone both in Ghana and Abroad can throw LAVISH parties for NADAA without touching the country's Pesewa.....not in the case of NDC (Kofi Adams, Omane Boamah etc.) who came to power broke but ended up with V8s and Mansions. Just wait for the Special Prosecutor.
NDC, please give us real facts and figures on this assertion of partying and financial loss. You always fall short of your arguments and criticisms of the NPP. How many parties, how much was spent, where were these parties held, who and who were in attendance, who sponsored the parties, etc, etc,? That is why most of us find it very difficult to understand and see your point of view. At least Dr. Bawumia still gives some facts and figures to buttress his points. NDC, change your style and be realistic to court the sympathy of the people. Your tactics are anachronistic.
MIS-PLACED THOUGHTS BY THESE EWE NDC RATS AND VULTURES ; Jon Mahama and the NDC did worse things than holding a party ; there was blatant steeling ; corruption ; what about the steeling and corruption under the NDC besides how much does it cost to emboss your name on a bottle of drink and how much does it cost you to have an aniversary ; do you think Nana Addo cannot afford such an anniverssary party ; COME ON NDC TALK ABOUT SOMETHING WORTHWHILE !!! !!!!!!