The Second Deputy Minority Whip and Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has launched a sharp critique of former President John Dramani Mahama, accusing him of misleading cocoa farmers and mishandling key sectors of the economy.Contributing to debate on the floor of the Parliament of Ghana in Accra, the Weija-Gbawe lawmaker said promises made to improve the livelihoods of cocoa farmers were not fulfilled during Mahama’s administration.According to him, the former president pledged to “move farmers up” and enhance their welfare, but instead cocoa producer prices dropped from GH¢3,600 to GH¢2,500 per bag, worsening the economic conditions of farmers across the country.Hon. Ahmed described the situation as a betrayal of trust, arguing that the decline in cocoa prices reflected poor policy decisions and a lack of commitment to the agricultural sector.The MP also raised concerns about government handling of Ghana’s gold reserves, alleging that 18 tonnes of gold were sold for about $2.2 billion, only for plans to emerge to repurchase the same reserves for approximately $3.4 billion, questioning the $1.3 billion difference.Beyond the gold reserve issue, the lawmaker criticized the government’s approach to the fight against illegal mining, widely known as Galamsey, warning that the activity continues to destroy water bodies and forest reserves while allegations persist about links to politically exposed individuals.He further expressed concern over rising electricity tariffs and the use of levies introduced to address Ghana’s energy sector challenges, insisting that the public deserves full transparency and accountability in the management of national resources.Hon. Ahmed called on government to take urgent steps to protect farmers, strengthen environmental enforcement against illegal mining, and ensure prudent management of Ghana’s strategic resources.