Ghanaian journalist, Bridget Otoo, has criticized the Akufo-Addo-led government over the significant rise in cement prices.

In a recent post on X, Mr Otoo highlighted the stark contrast in price increases between the administrations of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

According to Bridget Otoo, from 2009 to 2016, under the NDC government, cement prices rose by 7 cedis.However, she stated that from 2017 to 2024, under the NPP administration, prices have surged by an alarming 87 cedis.

"I hope NPP fool soldiers will justify why the increment from 2009-2016 is worse than from 2017 to 2024… as they are doing shamelessly without success with the dollar to cedi rate," Otoo stated.

From 2009-2016 cement prices went up by 7 cedis. 2017 - 2024 cement prices have gone up by 87 cedis!I hope NPP fool soldiers willJustify why the increment from 09-2016 is worse than from 2017 to 2024… as they are doing shamelessly without success with the dollar to cedi rate pic.twitter.com/VFQRBoIj6a— Bee (@Bridget_Otoo) June 27, 2024

Critics argue that the government’s policies have not adequately addressed these issues, resulting in higher costs for essential goods and services.

Meanwhile, the Akufo-Addo-led government has indicated that global economic conditions and supply chain disruptions have played significant roles in the price hikes.The government has maintained that the government is working diligently to stabilize the economy and address these external pressures.