Pressure group Alliance for Accountable Governance (AFAG) has described the year 2014 as "hellish, with no sense of hope and direction for the Ghanaian."

According to the group, "This year has been hellish, with no sense of hope and direction for the Ghanaian. The president has performed poorly and barely rendered state institutions, non-functional. Prices have soared with stunted growth of wages.

"Indeed, the government has not been truthful to Ghanaians. Whereas world market prices of crude are fast declining, the NDC "sikadicious" government has seen no sense in decreasing fuel prices. This is hardship positively made so by president John Mahama."

The group has, however, asked Ghanaians not to despair, but hope for a fruitful 2015. In a statement copied to tv3network.com, AFAG said "though we hope for a prosperous new year, it is evident that, the insensitive government of John Mahama will not provide for our expectations without seeking actions that will force his government to do so. Ghanaians can count on us. AFAG will step up the game.

"We will, however, focus on the telecommunication industry during the first quarter of the year. The performance of the telcos leaves much to be desired. We will put the fire on the telcos without compromise. This notwithstanding, AFAG congratulates the Ghana Police Service for a job well done in the year. The current police administration simply, can be described as best and promising.

"Let us go into the New Year with renewed energies and a sense of purpose aimed at improving on state institutions and holding government to be more responsible to the citizenry for its decision and actions."