Emmanuel Boam, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Pru East Constituency in the Bono East Region, has criticized the current government led by President Nana Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, claiming that their administration has brought a "curse" upon Ghanaians.

Speaking during an interview on "The Citizen Show" hosted by Nana Otu Darko on Accra 100.5 FM on Friday, August 30, 2024, Boam, also known as Lord Boam, argued that Ghana is experiencing a drought under the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government—a phenomenon that, he claimed, was unheard of in the country until now.

Boam stated that the drought is a sign of God's displeasure, likening it to ancient times when, according to him, calamities such as droughts were visited upon people for going against divine will.

He argued that the NPP's administration is plagued by what he described as misgovernance, characterized by cronyism, nepotism, and the misuse of state resources.

He alleged that while appointees of the current administration live lavishly, akin to "Arabian kings," the majority of Ghanaians struggle to afford even one meal a day.

He further emphasized that the people of Ghana are eager for change, expressing hope that the NPP will be voted out of power in the upcoming December 7 elections.

Boam criticized the NPP's flagship "Planting for Food and Jobs" initiative, stating that yam farmers in Yeji, for example, are unable to access tractor services to plough their fields without booking in advance, which he said has prevented many from benefiting from the programme.

He claimed the government's rhetoric does not reflect the reality of farmers’ suffering.

Furthermore, he accused Vice President Dr. Bawumia of lacking sincerity with Ghanaians, describing his championing of digitalization efforts as "strange." He criticized the head of the Economic Management Team for focusing on digitalization instead of economic management.

He argued that the NPP leadership has lost touch with the people and maintained that only former President John Mahama, with his "restoration manifesto," can navigate the problems created by the current administration.