Key Points
- Haruna Iddrisu warns NPP that Ghanaians will not forget economic struggles.
- President Mahama promises to fix the economy and help citizens.
- Ghana’s 2027 elections will show if voters still trust the NPP.
Haruna Iddrisu, the Member of Parliament for Tamale South and Minister of Education, has warned the New Patriotic Party (NPP) not to assume that Ghanaians will forget the economic struggles they faced under their leadership.
Speaking in Parliament on March 7, 2025, Iddrisu said the hardships caused by poor financial decisions will not be ignored when it’s time to vote.
“Don’t think that in the next election, people will forget how you handled the economy,” he said. “Many families suffered because of bad policies, huge debt, and rising prices.”
His comments came after a debate following President John Dramani Mahama’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) on February 27, 2025.
Mahama’s first State of the Nation Address
Since starting his second term, President Mahama has focused on fixing Ghana’s economy. During his speech, he talked about the difficult times the country has faced and thanked Ghanaians for trusting him again.
He promised to take quick action to improve the economy. Mahama also praised Parliament for approving his ministers without delay, calling it a big achievement.
With strong support in Parliament, he asked lawmakers to move just as fast in confirming his deputy ministers so they could start working on policies to help citizens.
Holding the NPP accountable
According to a report by Ghana Web, Iddrisu made it clear that many Ghanaians are still struggling. He blamed the previous NPP government for creating a lot of financial problems, including high inflation and job losses.
He urged the ruling party to accept responsibility instead of pretending everything is fine.
“We cannot act like things are okay. People remember how their lives changed, and they will not forget when it’s time to vote,” he said.
Looking ahead to the 2027 elections
With the next election coming in 2027, political tension is growing. Mahama’s government has promised to focus on creating jobs, improving the economy, and making life easier for Ghanaians.
Meanwhile, the NPP is under pressure to regain public trust. Iddrisu’s words serve as a reminder that voters are watching closely and will judge leaders based on their past actions.
The next few years will show if the government can keep its promises and win back the confidence of the people.
