Kwadwo Nsafoah Poku, an aide to NPP Flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has stirred controversy with his assertion that no Ghanaian is truly hungry under President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s administration. According to him, claims of hunger stem not from economic hardship but from Ghanaians’ growing taste for luxury.

Speaking on the subject, Nsafoah Poku said: “Let’s stop with the generalisation that Ghanaians are hungry. We have never been hungry. What is hunger?”

He shared a personal anecdote to illustrate his point. He recounted how a relative who owned three shops in Accra adopted an extravagant lifestyle after gaining financial stability, moving from eating roasted plantain to indulging in fufu daily and catering to multiple girlfriends with Chinese takeaways.

He also highlighted shifts in societal habits, arguing that the younger generation has abandoned simpler lifestyles. He noted that pedicures, expensive weaves, and fast food consumption have replaced the modest practices of past generations.

Our mothers back in the day were not fixing their nails, but today every young woman is fixing long nails every other week… Our lifestyle has changed; that is why we are hungry.”

Nsafoah pointed to the proliferation of fast-food joints and delivery services like Uber Foods at institutions such as Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) as evidence of a preference for convenience over affordability.

“If you want to cook and not buy Uber Foods, if you want to cook and not go out and live a luxurious life, you will find food in Kumasi.”

His comments come as Ghanaians gear up for the December 7 general elections, with critics frequently highlighting economic hardships under the current administration. Despite this, Nsafoah Poku believes the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government has delivered sufficiently on its promises to earn a continuation of its leadership.

The remarks have sparked heated debate, with many questioning the insensitivity of attributing economic struggles to lifestyle changes amidst rising costs of living.