'NPP wants applause for cedi stability, but not the blame for Its collapse' - Fifi Kwetey

NDC General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey says the NPP is trying to rewrite its legacy. They claim credit for the recent appreciation of the cedi.

Kwetey argues that the NPP wants glory while ignoring their economic failures. He spoke on JoyNews’ PM Express on May 13. The Ketu South MP accused the NPP of cherry-picking economic narratives.

“They want to take credit for cedi stability,” he said. “But they were the architects of its collapse.”

He added, “You can’t run away from disaster and return when things improve.”

Mr. Kwetey called the NPP’s behavior hypocritical and disingenuous. He compared it to someone who causes a fire but seeks praise for bringing water.

“They ignored negative indicators like inflation and debt,” he noted. “Now that the currency is improving, they want ownership.”

He accused the NPP of abandoning responsibility during Ghana’s economic crisis. Now, they re-emerge with self-congratulatory rhetoric as reforms are implemented.

“If they trusted their economic team, why did they blame others?” he asked.

Mr. Kwetey warned Ghanaians not to fall for what he calls a desperate attempt by the NPP to stay relevant.

“This opposition created the crisis,” he said. “Now they want credit for recovery.”

He then addressed concerns about the judiciary. He suggested that the NPP feels panic without protection from the Chief Justice.

“Their worry is that her departure makes them feel unsafe,” he explained.

“Now, they fear losing support in legal cases against them.”

Mr. Kwetey reacted to concerns about the Chief Justice facing scrutiny. He emphasized this issue is about principle, not political vengeance.

“If she can’t be held accountable like everyone else, what justice do we have?” he asked.

He added, “If she has done nothing wrong, there’s no problem.” But if issues arise, action must be taken.

When host Evans Mensah suggested that the NDC might also want her removed for favorable rulings, Mr. Kwetey dismissed it.

“We seek justice,” he stressed. “If someone abuses power, they should go.”

He expressed trust in those reviewing this matter: “They are noble people.”

He defended President John Mahama’s leadership style as fair and just: “I know him; he's not petty.”

“But once a case is established, we must act,” he concluded.