While admitting that the current economic terrain is a trying one for citizens, he has absolved himself of any responsibility in that regard.

“I admit that Ghanaians are going through difficult times; some people are trying to say that it is my fault, but you know that is not the case. Yet, they will continue to say it,” he explained on Saturday, December 19.

A section of the populace has complained about hikes in prices of some essential commodities, inadequate access to some social amenities and an increasing standard of living which is taking a toll on their lives.

Over the past year, government has blamed the economic challenges on the Covid-19 pandemic, which rocked many countries worldwide.

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has insisted that this is not the case as the NPP administration is only using that as a distraction from an abysmal management regime.

Isaac Adongo, a leading member of the party has stated that the Covid-19 pandemic helped the Akufo-Addo government more than it affected Ghanaians.

Speaking at a Public Forum by the NDC on December 9, the Bolgatanga Central MP said though the pandemic imposed difficulties on Ghanaians, it gave the NPP an opportunity to better their efforts in the management of the economy.

According to him, towards the end of 2019, Ghana’s economy was sinking.

“I’ve always said these people were very very lucky because they’re the very good friends of Covid-19. Covid-19 actually rescued these people better than it damaged Ghanaians.

“And all the indicators reflect the fact that 2019, Ghana was headed in a very wrong direction, and that it was becoming almost impossible to deal with the propaganda and to deal with the PR because the truth would expose you,” Mr Adongo stressed.

But President Akufo-Addo disagrees with such views.

He was speaking to residents during the commissioning of an NPP constituency office complex at Juaben in the Ashanti Region.

He was, however, hopeful that “if you all support the vision of this government, we will be able to turn things around.”

According to him, initiatives such as the GhanaCares Obaatampa programme will help ease the situation if Ghanaians rally behind his administration.

President Akufo-Addo said this ahead of the NPP National Delegates Conference, held in the region.

At the event, he urged delegates to do their best to protect the party’s gains so far and work towards a successful election 2024 campaign devoid of hindrances.

According to him, he went through hardship growing up, a situation that has affected his perspective towards life.

“I went through hardship growing up; I never saw my mum and dad because they both died when I was a year old. I was raised by my grandmother who also passed not long ago,” he revealed on Accra-based TV Africa, monitored by Adomonline.com.

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“All these made me a deep writer and singer because my music is a reflection of my life, and considering where I’m coming from, it has not been easy,” he explained.

The singer revealed that he had to opt for music as a means of catering for his family, adding that he was grateful to God for discovering him and making fans appreciate him.

He made the revelation when explaining why he released party song, “TGIF”, a jam intended to release stress after a long week.