Nana Aba Anamoah’s reaction to Akufo-Addo’s tweet ‘sparks fire’

The Ghanaian people have for some time now been digging for old social media posts by then-presidential candidate Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo criticizing the John Mahama administration for ‘bad governance’ and promising to change the narrative when he is given the nod to be president of the country.

The decision is on the back of the economic hardship that has engulfed the citizenry – a development that is contrary to what Nana Addo and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) promised the electorate during the campaign season.

“God did not put us on this rich land to be poor. It is bad leadership that makes us poor,” a tweet by Nana Addo on August 29, 2016 read.

Prior to the statement, Nana Addo, a former lawyer, attorney general and foreign minister had lost previous elections in 2008 and 2012. He insisted that his promises were not election gimmicks, begging Ghanaians to give him the nod when he contested for the third time.

Nana Addo’s performance, per the assessment of some Ghanaians, does not commensurate with the promises made. In what appears to be a juxtaposition of his promises and the current state of the economy, old tweets of Nana Addo have been retweeted and replied to.

Retweeting Nana Addo’s old comment, broadcaster Nana Aba Anamoah shared a meme (picture of actor Akrobeto) to capture her thoughts. The tweet has since evoked reactions.

https://t.co/Px7UBcKug1 pic.twitter.com/cRmU79AvsE

— n.a (@thenanaaba) May 10, 2022

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The crisis

Prices of goods and services continue to skyrocket amidst proposals by utility service providers to increase tariffs, GhanaWeb has observed.

General Manager in charge of Regulatory Management of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Sylvia Noshie, has entreated Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) to as a matter of urgency approve the 148% tariff proposal laid before the commission by her outfit. Failure to do so, according to her, will force the ECG to make a 200% increment demand next year.

The proposed increment, according to ECG, is as a result of the gap between the actual cost recovery tariff and PURC-approved tariffs as well as the cost of completed projects.

The Ghana Water Company Limited, on the other hand, wants a 326% increase in water charges to be able to recover its operational cost.

Transport fares have also been increased by 20% due to the rise in fuel prices, causing public outcry as there is no increment in wages and salaries.

@thenanaaba I went to buy fufu at a local restaurant (chop bar) in my hood at Ashaiman yesterday herh, hmm. Nana Aba Ashaiman ooo not Tema ooo. Fufu alone Gh¢6 oo charlie, i vex I almost got out of the place of not for two other friends I went with. So I had to buy Gh¢10. Hmm

— Klassic Benz (@KlassicBenz) May 10, 2022

Perfect meme to describe all of us emotions ????????????because eiii

— EfyaOwusuwaa (@efya_ansa) May 10, 2022

The worst mistake a hopeful nation can make is to entrust their affairs in the hands of individuals who cannot relate to their struggles

— Its Hearsay (@UncleEb0) May 11, 2022

Karma

— Serwaah Amihere red clothes ???? (@QBenefic) May 10, 2022

Then your leadership is baaad my President @NAkufoAddo cos the rate of poverty is alarming lately

— Kepa’s Brother (@GyataNii) May 10, 2022

Today the table has turned, am wondering if you would be able and humble yourself enough and to tell the whole world that you are first class BAD LEADER,we are yet to hear that from you, Mr.president.

— Mozarto (@Mozarto10) May 11, 2022

Our president must be confuse now or just doesn’t care pic.twitter.com/b1UiiPwUd0

— Melissa Agbotse (@AgbotseMelissa) May 10, 2022

@NAkufoAddo please read what you said in 2016, I think you’re the worst leader we’ve had so far in the history of Ghana. It pains me that I rooted for you during your campaign.

— DNB Expert (@drawnobetexpert) May 11, 2022

Akuffo Addo is the worst president in the history of this country maybe after mahama Cus that nagger too herr Ghana ankasa we br3 in recent years oo eii ????????

— pressure boy (@AbedAntwi) May 11, 2022

Because of @MBawumia and @NAkufoAddo it’s sooooo easy to be a President in Ghana….all you need to do is to lie and deceive Ghanaian….you wil win power…lol ???? now d hardship is tooo much…life was even better during the incompetent @JDMahama time..

— RECEIVER OF BLESSINGS (@receiverofbless) May 10, 2022