Solomon Owusu, a leading member of the Movement for Change, has launched a scathing attack on the Akufo-Addo led administration, describing it as a stain on Ghana’s governance and calling for its record to be completely erased due to alleged corruption and mismanagement. Speaking on Angel Morning Show on Tuesday, Feberuary 11, 2025, hosted by Saddick Adams, Mr. Owusu accused the previous government of manipulating figures to siphon state funds. He alleged that the Akufo-Addo administration inflated the number of beneficiaries under the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, claiming that five million students had received free education to justify excessive spending.
“Initially, they claimed that five million students benefited from the Free SHS scheme just to extort money from us” he said. He also challenged the credibility of the Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) employment figures, stating that while the government announced the recruitment of 100,000 personnel, in reality, only 4,000 were employed.
Mr. Owusu further alleged that the government misrepresented figures regarding the National Service Scheme postings to siphon funds. Additionally, he cited the Flower Pot Interchange project, which he claimed was initially budgeted at GH¢67 million, but the government later reported a cost of GH¢670 million after completion. “It was a ‘let’s share and spend’ government” he said, condemning what he described as reckless financial mismanagement.
On illegal mining (galamsey), Mr. Owusu accused the former administration of insincerity in its fight against environmental degradation. He alleged that while some officials, including Osei Tutu, publicly opposed galamsey, others within the government, such as Ayew, sent conflicting messages to mining communities. “This is one of the reasons I can never support the Akufo-Addo government” he added.
Mr. Owusu expressed optimism about the incoming Mahama administration, urging it to review the 1992 Constitution and implement policies that will restore Ghana’s economy. “I expect the new government to stay committed to its promises and put the country back on track,” he concluded.
His comments add to the growing debate over Ghana’s governance and the legacy of the Akufo-Addo administration, particularly regarding transparency, economic policies, and anti-corruption efforts.
