An NDC MP on Akuffo-Addo’s Presidency: An Edited Speech

Below is a speech that an NDC Parliamentarian gave after the outgoing president, Akuffo Addo gave his speech in parliament. It was brief and straight to the point. He sounded very authentic about what happened throughout Nana' presidency. It was as though he was joking but loaded that speech with nothing but the truth and reality in Ghana. I hope you find it interesting. 

Mr. Speaker, I am grateful for the opportunity to address this august house following His Excellency the President’s delivery of the State of the Nation Address. 

Mr. Speaker, the people of Ghana have already rendered their verdict on the true state of the nation, and it is an undeniable indictment: economic hardship, a huge debt overhang, high youth unemployment, hopelessness, and much more. Yet, here we are, thanking the President for delivering such a dismal legacy.

This administration, led by His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has presided over what will undoubtedly go down as the worst government under the Fourth Republic. This abysmal record was decisively confirmed on December 7th, when the people of Ghana delivered the most overwhelming and emphatic rejection of a government in the history of this republic.

Mr. President, you will be remembered as the first leader in the Fourth Republic to start your tenure cushioned by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and to end it still reliant on their intervention. You promised to steer Ghana toward economic independence, yet you leave behind a trail of fiscal irresponsibility and unsustainable debt. 

You also promised a National Cathedral—a project you insisted was to honor God. However, the circumstances surrounding it remain questionable, and the people of Ghana will leave that matter to be settled between you and your Maker.

Mr. Speaker, the tenure of this government will serve as a cautionary tale of how not to govern a nation. However, I bring good news to the people of Ghana: hope is on its way. With President John Dramani Mahama and the NDC, we can envision a brighter and more prosperous future. Together, we will lift ourselves from this historic low and reclaim our glory as the Black Star of Africa.

As we forge ahead, we draw inspiration from the words of scripture in Exodus 14:13: "And Moses said unto the people, 'Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will show to you today; for the Egyptians whom you have seen today, you shall see them again no more forever.”

Mr. President, it is finished. 

Mr. Speaker, I thank you for the opportunity.

That was the State of Ghana for many. Most of us in the diaspora heard it all the whole time. The desperation was contagious . 

It's a new dawn and we hope for nothing but the best for Ghana. 

A good and stable home (Ghana) is good for all of us. 

Long live Mother Ghana

I remain your pal,

Ronnie Law