He expressed concern over what he called a growing disconnect between government rhetoric and the lived realities of ordinary Ghanaians. He made the comments while delivering his keynote address at the Young Commons Forum (YCF), held over the weekend at the School of Graduate Studies Conference Hall, University of Cape Coast (UCC). He argued that political slogans and grandiose announcements have done little to address these pressing concerns. “It is time for our government to move away from slogans and political rhetoric and focus on the core duties of governance: development, job creation, and the rule of law,” Afenyo-Markin asserted. He called on the government to prioritise tangible interventions that improve livelihoods, strengthen economic opportunities, and protect vulnerable populations, particularly farmers who remain critical to Ghana’s economic backbone.

Source: GhanaWeb February 23, 2026 01:39 UTC