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Soaring Inflation Under President Mahama's Government Worsens Plight of Ghanaians

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Ghanaians are increasingly struggling to afford essential food items under President John Dramani Mahama's government, according to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Ralph Poku-Adusei. With food becoming the most expensive commodity in the country, a popular dish made from pounded cassava and plantain, fufu, has become equivalent to someone's monthly salary. Poku-Adusei attributes the government's failure to manage the economy, leading to high prices of basic food items such as plantains, yams, and tomatoes. He urges the government to ensure that the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi translates into direct and positive impacts on the lives of ordinary citizens.

Key Takeaways:

  • The inflation under President John Dramani Mahama's government has significantly worsened the plight of Ghanaians, making it increasingly difficult for them to afford essential food items.
  • Food has become the most expensive commodity in the country, with prices of basic items like fufu, plantains, yams, and tomatoes extremely high.
  • The MP, Ralph Poku-Adusei, used his visit to his constituency as an example, stating that people are struggling to afford food and the government must do better.
  • The NPP has learned valuable lessons from the outcome of the elections and Ghanaians have realized they made a mistake by re-electing the National Democratic Congress (NDC) into government.
  • The appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi must translate into a direct and positive impact on the lives of ordinary citizens.
  • The MP's statements reflect the sentiment of many Ghanaians who are struggling to make ends meet.
  • The situation has been described as "a single plantain for 100 cedis, yam for 50 cedis, and even tomato for 50 cedis" pricing.
  • The situation has left many Ghanaians, including NPP and NDC supporters, feeling the pinch.

Statistics:

  • The price of fufu is now equivalent to someone's monthly salary.
  • A single plantain is priced at 100 cedis.
  • A yam costs 50 cedis.
  • A tomato costs 50 cedis.
  • The recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi has not led to a direct and positive impact on the lives of ordinary citizens.

Sources:

  • Ghana Web, May 17, 2025
  • Asaasepa Radio, May 15, 2025 (mentioned by the MP)

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