National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Vice Chairman Abanga Yakubu Alhassan has challenged the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to demand the return of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta if it is serious about accountability.
His comments followed the NPP’s planned ‘Y3gye Y3 Sika’ demonstration, which is focused on concerns over the management of public funds used to evacuate Ghanaians from South Africa.
In a statement issued on November 4, 2026, Abanga said the party’s criticism had been directed at the wrong person after it targeted Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
He praised Ablakwa’s leadership and said his work had made a significant contribution to Ghana’s international relations.
“The NPP’s “Y3gye y3 sika” demands are completely misplaced. Instead of targeting the venerable Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, a meticulous leader whose disciplined work has brought immense positive impact to Ghana’s international relations, they should look closer to home,” he stated.
Abanga said the NPP should instead scrutinise Ofori-Atta’s record as Finance Minister, particularly his role in managing the country’s economy during his time in office.
He accused the former minister of overseeing measures that placed a heavy financial burden on citizens through Ghana’s debt restructuring programme. He also linked Ofori-Atta to the economic difficulties that led to Ghana losing its investment-grade credit status.
“The real focus should be on former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, who forced painful haircuts on citizens, and landed Ghana in junk status,” he added.
The NDC national vice chairman said the NPP’s call for accountability should include a demand for Ofori-Atta to return to Ghana and explain decisions taken during his tenure.
“If the NPP wants accountability, they should demand that Ofori-Atta muster the courage to return to Ghana and account for his stewardship,” he said.
The ‘Y3gye Y3 Sika’ protest is being organised by elements within the NPP to seek answers about the handling of public funds connected to the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa.
Abanga’s response places the dispute within a wider political argument over responsibility for Ghana’s economic challenges and the conduct of public officials. While the NPP has directed its demands towards issues surrounding the evacuation exercise and Ablakwa’s role, he argued that accountability should begin with the former Finance Minister’s stewardship of the economy.
