Ghana's President Akufo-Addo says that although Ghanaians are going through difficult times, he is not to blame.

Over the past few months, a section of the populace has complained about hikes in prices of some essential commodities, inadequate access to some social amenities and an increasing standard of living which is taking a toll on their lives.

While the government has blamed the economic challenges on the Covid-19 pandemic, analysts say it is a case of financial mismanagement.

But President Akufo-Addo disagrees with such views.

He was speaking to residents during the commissioning of an NPP constituency office complex at Juaben in the Ashanti Region.