31/07/2024
Whenever I ask questions or share my opinion, I’m often accused of hiding behind party colours to criticise the government, which makes me a hypocrite, right? This is the usual mindset of party foot soldiers who believe we should continue criticising a government that was ousted over seven years ago. This doesn’t surprise me at all.
I’m still confused about the explanation of the , but what man go do... I believe and , isn’t it?
With the 2024 elections just a few months away, we’re witnessing the unveiling of hasty projects and programmes aimed more at winning votes ( ) than ensuring their sustainability and impact. These are typical political tactics.
Well, no political party feeds me, so I will share my opinions regardless. Nothing stops me from reasoning. Governments have priorities that are often more about party influence than national interest. I oppose party manifestos that lack long-term plans based on a national development strategy. For instance, the NDC aimed to build 200 schools (E-Blocks), while the NPP focused on 111 hospitals. Don't get me wrong, at least these are some of the basic needs, but are they implemented properly?
We all remember when a COVID tracker app was launched, yet we don’t know how it was used or its benefits. Now, a "Maintain my Road" app has been launched, and party foot soldiers are busy promoting it. Anyway, there are various projects – completed, partially completed, and uncompleted – scattered around. I’m glad the opposition isn’t claiming these are photoshopped, as the incumbent did when they were in opposition.
How far with the performance tracker?
No matter what, party foot soldiers will defend or criticise today, only to switch sides when their party’s status changes. For example, the NPP will continue to justify the price of a tuber of yam at 40.00 today but will criticise the same cost when in opposition. You get what I mean.