National Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential candidate John Dramani Mahama has framed the upcoming election as a battle between the Ghanaian people and the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), rather than a contest between political parties.
John Mahama urged Ghanaians to come together to vote the NPP out, claiming that the current administration has mismanaged the country.
During a campaign stop in Twifo Praso as part of his Central Regional tour, Mr. Mahama reflected on the NPP’s promises before they took office.
He noted that he had cautioned them against overpromising, reminding them that governing a country is vastly different from opposition rhetoric.
“I warned them that talk is cheap, especially when you’ve never held power. But they didn’t listen, and now the reality has caught up with them,” he said.
John Mahama criticized the NPP’s handling of the economy, pointing to the sharp depreciation of the Ghanaian Cedi.
“Those who promised to get the fundamentals right have taken the Cedi from 4 GH to 17 GH against the Dollar,” he remarked, comparing the current situation unfavorably with the economy under his administration.
Acknowledging that his administration wasn’t perfect, John Mahama asserted that Ghana was in a much better position back then than it is today.
He urged voters to see the 2024 elections as an opportunity for “Ghana’s second independence,” emphasizing the importance of a new direction for the country.
Looking ahead, John Mahama expressed confidence that the NDC’s plans for governance would create lasting improvements, making it challenging for the NPP to regain power.
He called for vigilance at polling stations, saying, “If we stay vigilant, I believe the NDC will win this election and bring meaningful change to Ghana.”
Story by: Emmanuel Romeo Tetteh (#RomeoWrites✍️) / Ahotoronline.com | Ghana 🇬🇭
