Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has offered a critical assessment of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration’s initial 120 days in office, characterizing this period as one marked by disappointment and regret.
During an interview on Citi FM, Afenyo-Markin expressed concerns that the government has contributed to societal divisions, engaged in political victimization, and has not effectively implemented its flagship 24-hour economy policy.
“For me, it’s 120 days of disappointment and regret. The NDC in 120 days has created two Ghanas: a Ghana for them and their party, and a Ghana for the others they consider enemies,” he stated.
The Minority Leader stated that the administration has established “two Ghanas” — one that prioritizes party loyalists and another that disadvantages those viewed as opponents.
He also expressed concerns regarding the government’s decision to terminate the employment of individuals recruited into public institutions following the December 7 elections, describing the action as politically motivated and unjust.
“First of all, when they assumed office, they decided to terminate the employment of Ghanaians who had been employed in state institutions. The original letter from the Chief of Staff said that those employed into the public and civil service after the December 7 elections — if there were irregularities — should have their employment terminated. I found that to be even defective,” he said. “But what did we even see? There was a mass dismissal.”
Afenyo-Markin also claimed that independent state institutions, along with government-affiliated limited liability companies, have dismissed employees under dubious circumstances.
He pointed out the situation involving teachers and nurses, who were initially placed in their roles but later removed from those positions.
“Worst of all, teachers and nurses who were employed and posted were also affected. Haruna Iddrisu issued a statement about validating the teachers, but there is no evidence that those who were asked to go home have been reinstated,” he noted.
Focusing on the NDC’s high-profile 24-hour economy pledge, he criticized the government for failing to fulfill its promise of job creation through a shift-based model.
“They made us believe they would implement a ‘one-three-three’ model — one job, three shifts — by creating an enabling environment for the private sector through incentives. What we see today is a complete lack of policy direction for the private sector,” he said.
He concluded by stating that the initial four months of the NDC’s administration have been a major error and a breach of public confidence, claiming that the government’s measures have exacerbated unemployment instead of resolving it.