Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has expressed disappointment in the performance of the Akufo-Addo–led administration, particularly in the period after the COVID 19 pandemic.
In an interview with Deloris Frimpong Manso, shared on X on December 6, 2025, former President Kufuor noted that although Akufo-Addo started his administration on a promising note, his government began to perform poorly after the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to the former president, the Akufo-Addo government implemented policies without consulting him, adding that he could not fathom many of the approaches taken by the ousted NPP administration.
He further explained that Akufo-Addo’s style of leadership contributed to the NPP’s defeat in the 2024 general election.
“During the 2016 election, they rode on my achievements to win power, but after they came into government, things changed… They started very well, but when COVID-19 came, things began to shift. I will commend him for how he handled the COVID-19 pandemic, but afterward, I didn’t understand many of the things they were doing.
“Things like the bond market and the national cathedral… They didn’t consult me. All I knew was that they were building it. I initially thought it was a private initiative, only to later realize they were using government resources. They even demolished the judges’ building for it, and yet they still couldn’t complete it,” he said.
Former President Kufuor, however, advised members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to stay united and true to themselves.
According to him, truth and transparency are key factors that can help the party return to power.
“They should stay true to themselves. They may not all be friends, but since they are bonded by the party’s principles, when it comes to the work, we should present a united front. That is what Ghanaians want,” he added.
