Ghana Faces Severe Famine Under Mahama – Henry Kokofu Sounds Alarm
Former EPA Boss, Henry Kokofu, Warns of Looming Food Crisis as Prices Soar Under Mahama's Leadership
- Dr. Henry Kokofu highlights the NDC government's abandonment of the Planting for Food and Jobs program
- Kokofu noted shocking price hikes in essentials
- Kokofu urges Ghanaians to endure the current hardships
Dr. Henry Kwabena Kokofu, the former Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and a prominent member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has issued a grave warning about the worsening economic conditions in Ghana under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama.
In a candid interview on Lawson TV/Radio Ghana’s Se Sen show, Kokofu stressed that the NPP government’s Planting for Food and Jobs initiative was instrumental in providing food security for the country lamenting that the current NDC administration failed to continue this critical program, leading to serious consequences for the nation’s food supply.
“Many of the foods produced under Planting for Food and Jobs were what sustained us for years. Without this continuity, we are now facing the devastating consequences,” Kokofu lamented.
According to him, during his visit to Bantama Market, Kokofu was shocked to see the soaring prices of staple foods like plantain, pepper, and tomatoes. The cost of living, he noted, has dramatically increased, making it increasingly difficult for ordinary Ghanaians to afford basic necessities.
He also pointed out that the price of cement has skyrocketed from GHC 80 under Akufo-Addo’s administration to a staggering GHC 145, further exacerbating the financial strain on citizens.
Kokofu stressed that the issue is not about party politics but about the real-life struggles of Ghanaians.
“We are talking about the living conditions of the people, not about political rivalry. Mahama’s policies have led to this crisis, and it is time for us to acknowledge it,” he declared.
“We are resetting, so let’s keep quiet and endure. We are moving forward,” Henry Kokofu said
