NDC focuses on PR and optics, not real solutions– Sammi Awuku
Member of Parliament for Akwapem North, Sammi Awuku, has strongly criticised the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, accusing it of prioritising public relations, optics, and image management over addressing the country’s real economic challenges.
In an exclusive interview with Channel One Newsroom, the MP contended that despite the government’s repeated assurances, hardship continues to plague ordinary Ghanaians.
He highlighted the rising utility tariffs and the introduction of the GHC1 Fuel Levy as clear signs of the government’s disconnect from the everyday struggles of the people.
Mr. Awuku specifically pointed to the electricity tariff hikes of 11% in 2024, followed by an additional 17% increase in July 2025. He also noted that water tariffs have risen by 6%. These price hikes, he argued, reflect the government’s inability to comprehend the economic pressures faced by citizens.
The MP also took aim at the government’s recent announcement regarding the cancellation of fuel allowances for appointees, accusing the administration of insincerity. He claimed that despite the public cancellation, many government officials continue to access fuel benefits.
“I see a trend. We have said that this government is a government of three things: P.R., optics and settings. So anything that positions them as doing something, but in actual fact, the pocket economy speaks for itself. The same government says they were scrapping the fuel allocation for appointees of the government,” he said.
“Today, we are at Jubilee House, and you can see that the fuel depot was functioning. The depot at Castle Osu, where you have several appointees and these National Security operatives and people who do not even qualify to even draw fuel from this vending point are actively still drawing fuel.”
Mr. Awuku further criticised the government for what he called a double standard in its approach to austerity measures, saying, “It is like the Ghanaian is being asked to tighten her belt, and the government is using elastic around the waist.”
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