A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communication Team in Tema West, Christian Tetteh, says restoring Ghana’s struggling economy must begin with sealing what he describes as “deep financial leakages” rather than rushing to fulfil manifesto promises.
Speaking on EBANOSEN on Plan B FM on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, Mr Tetteh likened the current state of the economy to “pouring water into a basket,” arguing that state resources continue to drain through corruption, weak enforcement, and systemic inefficiencies.
According to him, the governing NDC is prioritising the identification and closure of these loopholes to prevent further waste before rolling out major policy interventions.
During the discussion, hosted by Ohene Kinnah, questions were raised about the government’s perceived slow response to corruption, illegal mining (galamsey), and moral governance issues. Mr Tetteh acknowledged public frustration and urged the Attorney-General’s Department to accelerate the prosecution of corruption-related cases to restore confidence.
He issued a rare caution from within the party, admitting that growing public disappointment could hurt the NDC if elections were held again.
“Ghanaians are losing hope, and we cannot ignore that reality,” he stated.
Adding to the debate, social activist Sir Chris accused the government of deliberately delaying prosecutions, insisting that decisive action must be taken immediately if trust in leadership is to be rebuilt. He stressed that politicians must no longer be shielded from accountability.
Mr Tetteh concluded by calling for a national conversation on governance fairness, questioning why politicians enjoy generous ex-gratia benefits while many public servants retire after decades of service with what he described as “meagre rewards.”
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