'We inherited a soulless nation, don’t expect excellence in 4 months' - Fifi Kwetey

The NDC General Secretary claims the Akufo-Addo government left Ghana in ruins. He warns that Ghanaians should not expect perfection from the new administration in just four months.

Fifi Fiavi Kwetey spoke on PM Express on JoyNews on May 13. He cautioned against unrealistic expectations, stating the NDC inherited a country suffering from “moral decadence” after eight years of poor leadership.

“We do not expect to achieve excellence in four months,” he said. He emphasized that they are taking over a country in bad shape, and this is not just political rhetoric.

Kwetey described the previous NPP government's legacy as one of economic failure and ethical decline. He noted, “We’re talking about eight years of moral decadence.”

He added that it’s unreasonable to expect immediate improvement after such leadership. When host Evans Mensah mentioned the NDC's 120-day target for progress, Kwetey maintained that the country's condition is more important.

“What matters more is what Ghanaians feel,” he stated. He believes people feel confident in their new leadership, which aims to improve upon past failures.

Kwetey insisted that the current administration focuses on building rather than complaining. They aim to accomplish goals for the country instead of lamenting over previous issues.

He acknowledged that transformation will take time but assured that the process has begun. “A leadership you can see laying foundations and sowing seeds for economic change,” he explained.

In his view, the NDC inherited more than a struggling economy; they took over a nation lacking moral strength and institutional integrity. Restoring confidence and national purpose will require time and effort.

“You don’t come out of eight years of rot and suddenly start flying,” he remarked. However, he assured there is clear direction moving forward.

His comments come amid increasing pressure from the opposition for quick results from the NDC. Kwetey concluded that true transformation requires more than slogans; it demands rebuilding a nation nearly stripped of its soul.