The main opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) is calling on the media and the public to intensify scrutiny of the John Dramani Mahama-led government, insisting that accountability must remain central to governance.
Addressing the press in Accra on Tuesday, March 24, the party’s Director of Communications, Richard Ahiagbah, said citizens have a shared responsibility to ensure that government delivers on its promises.
“We have a responsibility as citizens to hold government accountable and it’s our joy that you’ll partner with us in doing this,” he told journalists.
He stressed that governance outcomes affect all Ghanaians regardless of political affiliation.
“The outcomes that a government will deliver, it doesn’t matter where you stand, the impact will be the same for all of us,” he noted.
Mr Ahiagbah urged the media to play a more active role in fact-checking government claims, particularly around the state of the economy.
“Sometimes I think that you allow them to carry on with that propaganda,” he said, referring to narratives by the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) that the economy had collapsed before 2025.
He challenged journalists to correct such claims when they arise on their platforms.
“When they come to your media house and they are saying those falsehoods, I think it’s important for you to correct them,” he added.
The NPP maintains that public accountability is key to ensuring improved living conditions, arguing that economic discussions must go beyond official figures to reflect the real experiences of citizens.
“Governance should be measured by its impact on citizens’ welfare, not just macroeconomic stability on paper,” Mr Ahiagbah said.
He noted that stronger collaboration between citizens, civil society and the media is necessary to ensure that government policies translate into tangible benefits for Ghanaians.
Source: metrotvonline.com
