Ajumako: Some residents of the Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam District capital, Ajumako, have issued varied assessments on the performance of the Mahama-led administration so far, as the government marks its first year in office. The residents who spoke with the Ghana News Agency applauded the government for stabilising the economy and turning things around but some were not impressed at all, with a few others being utterly dismissive.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Macfaran Mensah Aidoo, a driver at the Ajumako lorry station, praised the government for providing relief to drivers, particularly through a reduction in fuel prices. He noted that petrol prices had decreased from over GHC12 in November 2025 to a little over GHC11, with hopes for further reductions. Aside from driving a taxi, Aidoo mentioned that he had secured additional employment as a Blue Water Guard to alleviate financial burdens on his family.
Mr. James Quansah, a lotto agent, commended the government for maintaining a stable economy and initiating road projects in the constituency. He stressed the need for more job creation, citing the unemployment of his two children who have graduated from tertiary school but remain jobless.
Mr. Kwamena Annan, a vulcanizer, acknowledged the government's efforts in creating and improving access roads. Although an NPP supporter, he considered switching allegiance to the NDC due to the government's performance. Annan expressed concern over high electricity bills and hoped for reductions.
Madam Margaret Eshun, a 76-year-old cement depot owner, gave the government high marks for stabilizing the Cedi and reducing cement prices from GHC100 to GHC86. She hoped for further decreases to aid ordinary Ghanaians in building homes. Eshun also anticipated that lower fuel prices would lead to reduced transportation costs.
Conversely, Mr. Alfred Onoman, a driver, expressed dissatisfaction with the government's handling of sanitation in the constituency, highlighting the lack of public toilets and insufficient cleaning services despite fees paid for such services.
Mr. Kassim Bello, another driver, criticized the government, pointing out that prices for spare parts, engine oil, and other items remained high. He expressed a desire for price parity with Accra, indicating a lack of visible change in the constituency.