By The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has condemned the recently launched Performance Tracker by the Akufo-Addo-led government, denouncing it as a misplaced priority.
The NDC argues that the time and resources invested in creating and unveiling the Performance Tracker could have been more effectively utilized to stabilize the nation’s economy.
Introduced by the government on Wednesday, April 10, the Performance Tracker aims to bolster transparency and accountability in the execution of infrastructure projects across the country.
However, Mustapha Gbande, Deputy General Secretary of the NDC, expressed skepticism regarding the tracker’s effectiveness in enhancing the daily lives of Ghanaians.
He further rebuked the government, insinuating that their priorities do not align with the genuine welfare concerns of ordinary Ghanaians.
“How will the performance [tracker] impact the ordinary Ghanaian who has not eaten in the last 24 hours? How would that impact the life of an old lady who is helpless but cannot get health care and government intervention?”
He told Citi News that a competent government does not need to list its achievements, as good deeds speak for themselves.
He expressed scepticism about the government’s claims, stating, “Today we are back to cash and carry in terms of infrastructure. They want to present what they have captured on a performance tracker that does not reflect what is on the ground.
“So clearly, these are people who continue to lie. They continue to demonstrate that they don’t care about the ordinary Ghanaian. Because if the government performs well, you don’t need a tracker to showcase your performance, the people of Ghana will know.”
Mr. Gbande highlighted that the tracker fails to offer a precise depiction of the nation’s progress, echoing the NDC’s reservations regarding the government’s priorities.
Source/Citi News
