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Former NPP parliamentary candidate Mike Oquaye Jnr criticizes President Mahama's administration
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Former New Patriotic Party NPP Parliamentary Candidate for Dome-Kwabenya and ex-High Commissioner Mike Oquaye Jnr has stated that President John Dramani Mahama’s “honeymoon period is over” after approximately 18 months in office. Speaking on TV3’s The Key Points programme on June 20, 2026, Oquaye Jnr expressed frustration regarding the flagship 24-hour economy policy, a major campaign promise aimed at boosting productivity and creating jobs. He argued that despite government efforts to construct 24-hour markets, the broader promise of a transformative 24/7 economy has not materialized for ordinary Ghanaians. Oquaye Jnr also highlighted challenges faced by cashew farmers, noting a decline in their incomes due to falling produce values, and linked this to broader production and export issues, including the impact of a stronger cedi on export competitiveness. He further criticized the feasibility of watering cocoa farms with boreholes, stating that cocoa farmers are disappointed.
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