Former Methodist Bishop of Obuasi Diocese, Bishop Stephen Bosomtwe Ayensu, responded to questions regarding his and other religious leaders' reluctance to criticize the Nana Addo-led administration for its shortcomings, as they did during the tenure of former President John Mahama.

He stated that President Akufo-Addo's government has been doing its best to manage the country despite the challenges and that global factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, have contributed to the difficulties.

Bishop Ayensu also defended his previous criticisms of former President Mahama, citing economic challenges during that time, and expressed his view that the current administration has performed better compared to the previous NDC government.

“Thank you for making reference to such stories where I gave it to Mahama. It is good to reference such records. It helps by giving us an opportunity to recollect the past.

"When you go into an examination hall, you answer the questions with the expected answers and not different answers. When journalists call me for an interview, I provide answers based on the questions they ask me. If you have good intentions or bad ones and you ask your questions, I will respond with my answers."

Under Mahama, I responded by providing answers to the kinds of questions I was asked. Those who conduct the interviews also have their agenda.”

In regard to the Akufo-Addo administration's performance, Bishop Ayensu pointed out that the indicators and government's overall performance should be assessed truthfully. He acknowledged that the outbreak of COVID-19 was devastating and had severe repercussions, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the handling and impact of such crises. Bishop Ayensu noted that, when examining the records, it becomes evident that President Akufo-Addo's government had performed well until the onset of COVID-19.

He also highlighted that even sex workers experienced reduced income during this challenging period, yet the Akufo-Addo government maintained worker salaries without reductions.

“Things became so difficult that even commercial sex workers had their payments reduced. But the government did not reduce the salaries and wages of workers. Those who did not even go to work were paid their salaries. We were provided with free water and electricity. From the perspective I am speaking from, I believe things were going well until the global crisis came in," he said

He continued by saying that the president has told us that he is working to fix the issues and has openly acknowledged that things were challenging.