Speaking on TV3's New Day programme on March 16, 2026, Mercer questioned the consistency of the government's position, noting that Ghanaians were previously told that conflicts thousands of kilometres away had no bearing on the country's economy.
He is now asking what has fundamentally changed to warrant the current surge in fuel prices.
"We were told that bombs flying 7,000 kilometres away from Ghana does not have anything to do with our economy.
So what has changed? It is sad how we do our politics in this country," Mercer stated bluntly.
Mercer's statement is a direct indictment of political inconsistency. When the previous administration faced fuel price increases linked to global conflicts, the then-opposition argued that Ghana's domestic economic management, not external factors, was to blame. Now that roles have reversed, global events are being cited as justification.
This exposes a pattern that Ghanaians have witnessed repeatedly: opposition parties hold government to one standard, then abandon that standard upon assuming power. It undermines public trust and weakens accountability in governance.
For ordinary Ghanaians, the practical consequence is clear — fuel prices are rising, transportation costs are climbing, and the cost of goods and services will follow. Working-class citizens bear the heaviest burden regardless of which political argument prevails.
Mercer's comments serve as a reminder that economic governance must be grounded in consistent principles, not political convenience. Credibility is built through consistency. Without it, citizens are left navigating rising costs while politicians trade blame.