John Abdulai Jinapor, National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament(MP) for Yapei-Kusawgu, did not hold back in his assessment of Ghana’s current economic situation during his appearance on Election Field on Oyerepa FM.

He boldly compared the country’s economic state to a person lying in a mortuary—still with hope but in critical condition. Despite the gravity of this comparison, Jinapor expressed confidence that with the right leadership, Ghana could make a swift recovery.

“Ghana hasn’t reached a point of no return,” he assured viewers, speaking with a sense of determination.

“With the right decisions and a focused government, we can recover quickly. We’ve been through tough times before, and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is ready to bring back prosperity when given the chance.”

Jinapor’s analogy of Ghana’s situation being akin to a person in the mortuary was a striking one, meant to underscore the dire state of the nation’s economy, particularly in light of challenges such as the power crisis and the country’s rising debt. He emphasised that although the country is in a difficult place, it is not beyond saving, and there is still time to turn things around.

“The road to recovery is not easy, but it’s not impossible,” Jinapor added. “We’ve had our share of hard times, but history has shown that with the right policies and leadership, we can come out stronger. The NDC has the track record, and we’re prepared to take Ghana to greater heights once again.”

Jinapor’s comments are a direct challenge to the Akufo-Addo administration, which has faced criticism for its handling of the economy and power issues.

Despite these difficulties, Jinapor remains steadfast in his belief that the NDC, under John Dramani Mahama’s leadership, has the experience and vision necessary to restore Ghana’s fortunes.

“We are ready to take this country forward,” he concluded confidently. Ghana has always been resilient, and so long as we make the right choices, we can turn things around.”