#FixTheCountry: Ghanaians descend on Akufo-Addo government over hardships

03 May 2021 at 7:39

Ghanaians on social media have laid into the governing <a href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/news/politics/npp-will-break-8-years-cycle-if-agriculture-minister-succeeds-kwame-pianim/6je7ny8">New Patriotic Party (NPP) </a>over the high cost of living in the country.

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This follows an increase in fuel prices, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices as well as a water crisis in some parts of the country.

A section of Ghanaians are also currently bearing the brunt of a power crisis, locally referred to as ‘Dumsor’.

Meanwhile, call and data charges have also been increased due to the increase in the National Health Insurance Levy by the government.

All these have culminated in a frustrated public, with some Ghanaians taking to Twitter to express their displeasure at the turn of things.

The hashtag #FixTheCountry has been trending at number one on microblogging site since May Day, with netizens calling on the Akufo-Addo government to improve the living standards of Ghanaians.

Here are some of the tweets:

They said free water for 3 months then when the bills came the figure has doubled! And now we are paying extra taxes for the free water. The water seff some people no get some. And u are quiet ei. #FixTheCountry
— KALYJAY (@gyaigyimii) May 3, 2021

This is your second term Mr. President 💔💔💔 #FixTheCountry pic.twitter.com/Ckr0H6YtVN
— Efo Filey 🔑 (@efo_phil) May 3, 2021

If we are to consider the fact that Covid 19 is somehow a contribution to the hardship in the country now then we should also know that the measures this govt took had no proper intent for the future we are facing but just to win votes from us.
#FixTheCountry
— Kwabena Wan🔥 (@KwabenaWann) May 3, 2021

Trust me our leaders see everything, they just don’t give a fuck. They use us to get votes and throw us away like a used condom. #FixTheCountry
— EFIAODO (@Efiaodo1) May 2, 2021

Most friends I started with are unemployed due to bad policies & taxes by this administration. Many have divorced due to these wahala...Why must the youth suffer if we sit on Gold ? It’s high time we rise up as youths and tell these ppl to #FixTheCountry pic.twitter.com/iS3rXaHrlV
— Efo Filey 🔑 (@efo_phil) May 3, 2021

Which Politician will allow his son or daughter form this queue to get water?? Who?? #FixTheCountry pic.twitter.com/Q6cYuMysu5
— KALYJAY (@gyaigyimii) May 3, 2021

The fact that I voted for this government does not mean I should defend them. Our political leaders have failed us. #FixTheCountry
— KingSolo🇬🇭💪 (@king_solo_gh) May 3, 2021

I just feel sad for NSS people... On top of all these increments, you are supposed to survive on less than 100$ a month and serve Ghana with a big smile on your faces. #FixTheCountry
— Torgbuigà (@Mr_Ceyram) May 2, 2021

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