Director of Communications for the Bawumia Campaign Team, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, is calling for an end to the politicisation of Ghana’s fuel crisis, urging both government and opposition to focus on solutions rather than scoring political points.
Speaking on rising fuel prices on the KeyPoints with Alfred Ocansey, Mr. Aboagye said the current situation should serve as a turning point for more honest and collaborative national discourse.
“This should be the starting point for all of us to stop politicising and weaponising this issue for political benefit,” he said on April 11.
He stressed that Ghana has very little control over fuel prices, especially during global conflicts, making political blame games unproductive.
“We need to admit that our level of control over fuel prices is very minimal.”
According to him, the ongoing global tensions have shown how quickly fuel prices can spiral beyond domestic control.
“In just three weeks of war, prices moved from around 10 cedis to about 17 cedis. That tells you everything.”
Mr. Aboagye criticised what he described as defensive government communication and confrontational opposition rhetoric, saying both approaches hinder progress.
“You don’t need government communicators on the defensive and opposition on the attack. That will not solve anything.”
He also cautioned against selective use of data to justify political narratives.
“Data can be used conveniently to make any argument. That is why we must be careful how we use it.”
Highlighting the real-life impact of rising fuel prices, he warned that industries and households are already feeling the pressure.
“Go out there. Industries are struggling. When fuel prices go up, it affects production and eventually the consumer.”
He added that without urgent intervention, the situation could worsen.
“If we don’t bring fuel prices under control, people will struggle, industries will collapse, and jobs will be lost.”
Mr. Aboagye welcomed government’s intention to intervene but said clarity is still lacking.
“We know government will intervene, but we don’t yet know how impactful or significant that intervention will be.”
He urged authorities to act quickly and transparently to provide relief.
By Christabel Success Treve
