In his post, Aboagye criticized the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), accusing it of worsening economic hardship through increased shop rents and utility tariffs.
He alleged that shop rents at Makola Market had risen by 20 percent, electricity tariffs by 28 percent through the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), and water tariffs by 15 percent.
He questioned how traders could reasonably be expected to reduce the prices of goods and services when their operational costs were rising sharply.
According to him, such increments inevitably push up the cost of doing business, which ultimately affects consumers.
However, instead of generating broad support, the post triggered significant backlash in the comment section. Many respondents accused the NPP of selective criticism, arguing that similar tariff hikes and cost-of-living challenges occurred under previous NPP administrations. Some described the post as political opportunism rather than constructive engagement.
Several commenters also expressed frustration with what they see as repetitive partisan attacks from both major political parties.
A common sentiment was that Ghanaians are growing weary of blame games and want practical solutions to pressing economic issues.
Others suggested that opposition figures should present clear alternative policies instead of focusing solely on criticism.
The reaction reflects a wider shift in Ghana’s political discourse. With inflation, tariffs, and market costs affecting everyday life, citizens appear increasingly less tolerant of rhetoric that does not translate into actionable proposals.
Whether this signals a long-term change in voter expectations remains uncertain, but it is evident that public engagement is becoming more direct, critical, and less forgiving of partisan narratives.