The 2024 flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has reiterated the importance of a change in the governance and direction of the country by voting for the NDC in the upcoming election.
The former President accused the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration of corruption, theft, and nepotism, stressing that a change in governance would allow for a new direction in the country’s development.
According to him, the current state of impunity and criminality under the government are among the reasons he had to put himself up for the country’s highest office as president.
In a post on X on Friday, June 21, Mr Mahama expressed confidence in his ability to turn Ghana’s fortunes around, stressing the hopelessness amongst Ghanaians in the face of untold hardships and economic meltdown, rapid cedi depreciation, and soaring unemployment.
“Unspeakable corruption, nepotism, brazen theft, waste of national resources, impunity, and general criminality have become the hallmarks of Ghana’s current government,” Mr Mahama stated.
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“With the national spirit sinking to an all-time low and hopelessness engulfing our country, a change in governance and direction is imperative,” the former President said, adding, “That is why I have decided to run for office as President.”
Unspeakable corruption, nepotism, brazen theft, waste of national resources, impunity, and general criminality have become the hallmarks of Ghana’s current government.
With the national spirit sinking to an all-time low and hopelessness engulfing our country, a change in… pic.twitter.com/bqwk3nsC3X
— John Dramani Mahama (@JDMahama) June 21, 2024
Moreover, the NDC leader has criticised the flagbearer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, for trivialising the presidency in political campaigns, citing the symbolic handover of a mythical steer to Dr Bawumia on his campaign tour.
Mr Mahama argued that the role of the presidency is a serious responsibility that should be entrusted to capable individuals.
Also, he highlighted the urgent challenges facing Ghanaians and indicated that the 2024 election cannot be trivialized with jokes and comedy.
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Additionally, Mr Mahama maintained that the politics of deception and sloganeering have no place in Ghana’s current political landscape, asserting that such conduct would not be tolerated by the Ghanaian electorate.
“Ghanaians are in dire straits and this is not the time for comedy. This is not for a concert party about passing the mythical steer to somebody. There is no space for stale falsehoods and gas lighting,” said the former President.
