Former President and flagbearer for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has disgust over what he describes as extensive damage to Ghana’s democracy by the Akufo Addo/ Bawumia government.
On his official X platform, the former President expressed grave concern over the alleged disrespect shown by President Akufo Addo towards chiefs and other high profiled personalities in the country.
Former President Mahama wrote, "the almost eight years of Nana Addo/Bawumia have done extensive damage to our democracy. As the clock ticks towards the end of his mandate, the President’s attitude and utterances give much cause for concern. His recent insistence that chiefs stand up to greet him should be a matter of serious consternation for political watchers.
‘’He also recently stated that he cannot be succeeded by somebody he has defeated in previous elections. This connotes an arrogant nature and smacks an inherently anti-democratic personality, undermining the fundamental principle of the peaceful transition of power.’’
Mr. Mahama added that, the comments and attitude of the president is a clear case of an irresponsible utterance which should be condemned by all and sundry, especially gearing towards the highly contested December 7 elections.
‘’Nana Addo should be reminded that only the votes of the good people of Ghana and the will of the Almighty God will determine who succeeds him. This reaffirms the people’s power in shaping our nation’s future,’’ Mr. Mahama highlighted.
‘’Suppose we are to draw lessons Ayawaso west Wuogon and the state-sponsored killing of eight innocent citizens during the 2020 election; we know that this President is capable of anything and would not hesitate to trample on Ghana’s constitution to manipulate the process in favour of his preferred successor.
He concluded, ’’I can assure him that Ghanaians and the National Democratic Congress will not allow this to happen. As I advised him in Damongo on Saturday, the nest legacy he can leave this country is to superintend over a peaceful over a peaceful, transparent, and credible election.
