Private legal practitioner and former Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Obiri Boahen, says he is deeply worried about Ghana’s future, citing persistent corruption, poor governance and unfulfilled promises by successive governments.

Speaking in an interview on Adom FM’s morning show, Dwaso Nsem, Mr Boahen said he fears for the country’s future despite its abundant natural and human resources.

“I always say that I am more than 60 years old, and at any moment I may go into my grave. But when I look at the things happening in this country, I weep for Ghana because the future looks bleak,” he said.

According to him, both the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have failed to fully deliver on the promises they made to Ghanaians.

“When I compare what the NDC promised and what the NPP promised, and I look at what some of their leaders have done in this country, I become very worried,” he stated.

Mr Boahen stressed that his criticism was not directed at one political party, insisting that it would be dishonest to pretend only one side was responsible for Ghana’s challenges.

“It will be dishonest on my part to say that because I am an NPP member, my party has done nothing wrong. No. We must be honest with ourselves,” he said.

Reflecting on Ghana’s history, he lamented that the country’s enormous potential had not translated into the level of development many citizens had hoped for.

“When we gained independence, we had the resources, brilliant intellectuals, and strong institutions. We had every opportunity to become a prosperous nation, but look at where we are today,” he lamented.

Mr Boahen criticised successive governments for failing to address corruption and improve public services.

“The NPP comes to power and leaves. The NDC comes to power and leaves. We keep rotating governments, yet corruption continues, public funds are stolen, our roads remain in poor condition and hospitals still lack essential medicines,” he said.

He warned that unless Ghana’s political leadership changes its approach to governance and accountability, the country’s future would remain uncertain.

“All these things make me weep for Ghana because the future is bleak,” he said.

Reiterating his concerns, Mr Boahen added, “I am over 60 years old and I can go to my grave any day, but I worry about the kind of country we are leaving behind for the next generation.”

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