Following President Mahama’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Friday, February 27, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga delivered a response in Parliament, highlighting both the economic and political points raised.Ayariga opened with a striking comparison during his contribution on the floor, saying, “The Ghana you inherited is as dark as the dark dresses that they [Minority side] are wearing on the other side. And the Ghana you speak of today is clearly as bright as the white dresses we [Majority side] are wearing on this side.”
He also addressed economic concerns, particularly on cocoa pricing, noting, “The main price was 2,800 CFA per kilogram.
“When converted to Ghana cedis, this is about 9.80 to about 1,225 Ghana cedis per 64 kg bag. In Ghana, farmers are paid 2,587 per 64 kg bag, which is more than twice the price in Ivory Coast.”
Ayariga further praised President Mahama’s leadership on the continental stage, saying, “Your sterling leadership, leadership that has been recognised by the entire West Africa, that is why they unanimously elected you unopposed to lead in Africa. Ghanaians are proud of you.”
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