Dennis Miracles Aboagye, spokesperson for former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged the NDC government to focus on addressing national challenges instead of luxurious spending.
“You said buying a plane was wrong because the country was poor. The country listens to you, trusts and votes massively for you. Then under 11 months, you turn around to buy a more expensive Presidential jet. And you think this is funny?” Aboagye questioned in a post on Facebook sighted by MyNewsGh.
He accused the government of neglecting critical public services while engaging in what he described as frivolous expenditures.
“At the time you want to buy this luxurious Presidential jet, the nurses and teachers you promised automatic postings are still at home. You have terminated the employment of about 35,000 young Ghanaians as they struggle to survive on a daily basis,” he said.
Aboagye also highlighted the economic strain on citizens. “You have burdened the citizens with over 28% increase in utilities. Inflation is down and the dollar is down and yet prices of goods are at an unprecedented high. Cost of living keeps rising,” he noted.
He warned the government against ignoring public expectations, stressing the need for accountability.
“Some of us are not surprised because we always knew what you were. Get serious, stop the distraction, and focus on delivering the promises you made to the people. Spending $60 million on a Presidential jet now is a sin, a crime, disrespectful to the people,” Aboagye concluded.
