Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has criticized President Akufo-Addo’s record in government, describing it as unparalleled in its shortcomings.
“We didn’t write the law well; let’s accept that, and we can redraft it. After all, we all agree that this constitution is our biggest headache. It is the cause of our underdevelopment because it has weakened all our institutions, most especially when we get very bad leaders like Akufo-Addo,” he said on Friday, November 15.
Although he was unimpressed with the performance of previous governments, Mr. Kpebu maintained that the current administration has set a new low.
“I know the previous governments have not been good, but Akufo-Addo’s governance is the worst of them all.
“Akufo-Addo’s level of poor governance is at a dizzying height, and we have never seen anything like it,” he stressed.
Mr. Kpebu’s comments come amidst widespread public dissatisfaction over the state of the economy and governance.
The Ghanaian cedi has seen a sharp depreciation against major foreign currencies, eroding the purchasing power of citizens. High inflation rates have further compounded the plight of households, with many struggling to afford basic goods and services.
Unemployment remains a pressing concern, especially among the youth.
According to the World Bank, Ghana’s unemployment rate surged to 13.9% in 2022, reflecting the lack of sustainable job opportunities under the current administration.
The scourge of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, continues to devastate Ghana’s environment despite government assurances of tackling the menace.
Reports of corruption and impunity in addressing the issue have further undermined public trust in state institutions.
In view of this, Mr. Kpebu underscored the need for constitutional reforms to address the underlying issues that enable poor governance.
“We all agree that we need to work on this constitution; it has too many problems,” he stated.
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