Founder and leader of the United Progressive Party (UPP), Akwasi Addai Odike
The founder and leader of the United Progressive Party (UPP), Akwasi Addai Odike, says President Mahama is gradually losing the goodwill that brought him to power because he has not done enough to ameliorate the plights of the people.
He said the continuous trumpeting of the current state of the local currency being relatively stable does not have a direct correlation with the prices of essential goods, as they remain unchanged.
He cited the example of kenkey and fried fish, saying their prices have not reflected the improved performance of the local currency, which has achieved considerable appreciation against the dollar in recent times.
Speaking on Adom FM on July 23, 2025, Odike noted that many Ghanaians are still struggling with the high prices of goods and services under the 7-month-old administration of President John Mahama.
“There’s widespread hardship in the country, and the goodwill people had for Mahama is waning,” he said.
Odike added that the cedi’s appreciation against the dollar did not put food on the table for low-income earners, who prioritise bread-and-butter issues over currency fluctuations.
“The only difference I see is an end to Akufo-Addo’s violence and lawlessness, but there’s still significant hardship,” he stated.
He urged President Mahama to urgently address the economic challenges affecting ordinary Ghanaians, warning that the goodwill that led to his victory in the 2024 general election is fast waning due to the government’s failure to meet the people’s needs.
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