GFL Warns That Keeping the NPP in Power Will Be a National Catastrophe

The Ghana Federation of Labour's (GFL) Secretary General, Abraham Koomson, has called the possibility of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) holding onto power a "national catastrophe." Speaking on Sunday, Mr. Koomson compared a third term for the NPP to "wailing and gnashing of teeth," painting a bleak picture of what it would mean for Ghanaians.

Speaking to a large crowd, Mr. Koomson emphasized the significance of the next elections, especially for investors, employees, and retirees affected by the financial sector cleaning. He called on Ghanaians from all walks of life—farmers, educators, traders, and religious leaders—to unite in support of a cry for change. He claims that the election goes beyond party affiliations and instead concentrates on the survival of the nation and the prospects of its young people.

The main focus of Mr. Koomson's remarks was criticism of the economic policies of the current administration. He accused Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who leads the government's economic management team, in particular, of mismanaging the economy. "How can Dr. Bawumia explain a 2024 exchange rate of 17 cedis to a dollar compared to 4 cedis in 2016?" he asked, rejecting theories that attributed the country's economic difficulties on the worldwide pandemic.

Mr. Koomson also issued a warning against the government's last-minute efforts to influence voters by offering financial incentives. "God will not forgive us if we vote for those responsible for our current hardships," he said, urging moral resistance. He underlined the importance of the voting booth as a weapon for accountability and exhorted voters to firmly support National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidates and John Dramani Mahama in order to change the course of the country.

Mr. Koomson addressed accusations of partisanship by explaining that his support is a result of his position as a labor leader, standing out for the rights of employees who are facing extreme financial hardship. "I am not looking for a political appointment, and I have not accepted any funding from any political party," he confirmed.