The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reacted to recent comments by former President John Agyekum Kufuor, describing them as a rare but important admission of governance failures under the New Patriotic Party (NPP) led by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

In a statement signed by Deputy National Communication Officer, Godwin Ako Gunn, the NDC said former President Kufuor’s reflections confirm what the party has long asserted—that the Akufo-Addo administration was marked by arrogance, poor judgment, and reckless management of the state.

President Kufuor, the statement noted, acknowledged that the NPP rode on the legacy of his administration to win power in 2016 but later abandoned prudent policies and implemented decisions that worsened the living conditions of Ghanaians.

The NDC highlighted Kufuor’s claim of being sidelined on major national decisions, including the disputed National Cathedral project, the controversial Domestic Debt Exchange programme, and scandals such as the Power Distribution Services (PDS) case.

“These admissions confirm what the NDC consistently highlighted during the period of governance: that the NPP was driven by arrogance, unilateralism, and disregard for collective wisdom,” the statement said.

However, the NDC also questioned the timing of Kufuor’s remarks, arguing that his silence during the peak of alleged mismanagement contributed to the hardship Ghanaians faced.

“His recent comments, though welcome, come only after the NPP has suffered electoral defeat and internal disunity.

This raises legitimate questions about why he chose not to speak when Ghanaians most needed his voice,” the statement read.

The NDC reiterated its philosophy that governance must prioritise accountability, consultation, and the welfare of citizens over what it called “vanity projects” and partisan interests.

The party said Kufuor’s remarks reinforce its position that the NPP has failed the country.

As Ghana looks ahead, the statement assured citizens that the NDC is prepared to offer leadership that is “honest, accountable, and people-centred.”

“Ghana deserves better. Ghana deserves leadership that is honest, accountable, and people-centred.

That is the leadership the NDC offers,” it concluded.