Nicholas Omane Acheampong has turned his criticism toward the government’s handling of the cocoa sector, describing its explanation for reducing producer prices as unconvincing.
The musician took issue with the claim that falling international cocoa prices justified lowering the purchasing value for farmers.
“That excuse does not hold,” he said. “You cannot simply tell farmers that because prices have fallen somewhere, they must carry the burden.”
He argued that leadership requires cushioning citizens during difficult periods, not transferring pressure onto them.
Drawing comparisons with the previous NPP administration led by Nana Akufo-Addo and his Vice, Mahamudu Bawumia, Omane Acheampong recalled pandemic era interventions.
“During Covid, free water and free electricity were provided,” he said. “Yet they were criticised and told they had done nothing.”
He believes the current government rode into office on rhetoric rather than delivery.
“They bragged their way to power,” he stated. “Now Ghanaians are waiting to see the substance.”
Omane Acheampong maintained that accountability should apply across political lines. “If you promise better, then show better,” he concluded.
