Omanghana
New Patriotic Party presidential candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has accused the governing National Democratic Congress of failing to honor campaign commitments, using the popular internet expression “Ɔmo akyi gu hɔ” to suggest that the government has been exposed.
Addressing the NPP’s National Thanksgiving Service at the Church of Pentecost in Sunyani on October 18, 2026, Dr. Bawumia said digital platforms were making it increasingly difficult for politicians to escape scrutiny over their promises.
He noted that campaign speeches, interviews and posters remain accessible online, allowing citizens to compare earlier commitments with subsequent actions. He referenced the widely used “a few moments later” meme format as an example of how social media users highlight inconsistencies in political messaging.
Dr. Bawumia cited several promises he claimed the NDC had failed to fulfil, including a pledge to pay cocoa farmers GH¢6,000 per bag and commitments to improve purchasing prices for cashew farmers. He also accused the government of disappointing soybean, rice and maize producers.
On education, he questioned the delivery of automatic teacher postings and promises concerning the cancellation of the double-track system and teacher licensure examinations.
The NPP presidential candidate further challenged the government’s record on illegal mining, saying its alleged commitment to end galamsey within one month had not materialized. He also criticized what he described as insufficient progress on the proposed 24-hour economy and the completion of Agenda 111 hospital projects.
Turning to economic conditions, Dr. Bawumia drew a distinction between a “paper economy” and a “pocket economy”, arguing that favorable national indicators must translate into improvements in household finances.
He maintained that official reports of declining inflation and a strengthening cedi did not reflect the financial pressures facing many Ghanaians, who continued to struggle with living costs.
The speech drew mixed reactions online. Supporters welcomed his criticism as a demand for accountability, while opponents questioned the NPP’s own performance during its previous years in government, citing unfinished projects such as the Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam and disputed delivery on district-level funding commitments.
Source: Omanghana
