Walewale MP and Member of the Finance Committee of Parliament, Dr Mahama Tiah Abdul-Kabiru, has dismissed claims that the previous government was forced to ration basic necessities such as fuel, insisting that, despite economic hardship and high fuel prices, fuel was never rationed in Ghana.
Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, January 3, he said comments suggesting that fuel was rationed under the Akufo-Addo administration were inaccurate and needed correction, as they risk misleading the public.
“Things became very difficult for Ghanaians at a point, but it never got to the level where fuel or any basic necessity was rationed. Fuel prices were high, but were available and accessible to everyone,” he stressed.
According to him, once such claims are made and gain public traction, it becomes necessary to clarify the facts to prevent distortion of the country’s economic history.
Reflecting on governance and democracy, Dr Abdul-Kabiru described 2025 as a year of mixed feelings, urging Ghanaians to honestly assess both the gains and shortcomings.
He recalled periods where, in his view, there was arbitrariness in the application of the rule of law, citing instances where individuals were arrested without access to legal representation.
“At a point, people even thought we were under a military takeover. That should never happen in a democracy that has elected its leaders and is governed by a constitution,’’ he said.
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