Ghana is grappling with a severe agricultural crisis. Drought conditions endanger the livelihoods of over 928,000 farmers and threaten the nation’s food security.
The government has initiated a $500 million emergency relief plan, with $160 million secured to date to support affected farmers and prevent a potential disaster.
However, former President John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed concerns about the government’s handling of these funds.
During his Bono East regional tour in Kintampo South, Mahama criticized the administration’s track record with financial management, citing previous instances of alleged misallocation, particularly during the COVID-19 relief efforts.
Mahama accused the government of diverting funds intended for public relief to NPP party loyalists.
“We know their history when it comes to sharing funds. During the COVID era, relief money was given to NPP party chairpersons, women organizers, and loyalists.
We will be vigilant this time and hold them accountable for every penny they spend, alongside chiefs and local farmers,” he said.
Additionally, Mahama took issue with government equipment, such as graders, being branded with party colours.
“The graders belong to Ghanaians, not the NPP, and are not financed by the party.
If you see any party posters on these graders, you have the prerogative to remove them,” he asserted.
As Ghana seeks to navigate this crisis, Mahama’s call for increased vigilance highlights the critical need for transparency and accountability in managing relief funds to ensure they are effectively directed to the farmers who need them most.
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