The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has taken a swipe at Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa South, Hon Samuel Atta Akyea for allegedly suggesting that their flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, is a drunkard.
According to the NDC, during a mini-rally on August 27, 2024, Atta Akyea made comments that sought to paint Mr. Mahama as a drunkard and an alcoholic.
In a statement dated Thursday, August 29, the NDC’s General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, criticised Atta Akyea for descending into the gutter, and described his comments as “reckless and unfounded.”
While praising the exceptional qualities of Mahama as a distinguished statesman with a sterling track record, the NDC stated that such comments not only undermine the decency of political discourse, but exposes the desperation of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the face of an imminent electoral defeat.
“It is deeply regrettable that instead of focusing on issues that matter to the Ghanaian people, the NPP has resorted to personal attacks and character assassination. For the record, H.E. John Dramani Mahama is not a drunkard. He is a distinguished statesman whose commitment to the well-being and progress of Ghana is unquestionable. His track record in public service and his enduring leadership qualities speak for themselves.”
The party is therefore demanding an immediate retraction and apology from the Abuakwa South MP.
The NDC warned that it will explore all available avenues to defend the integrity and reputation of its flagbearer.
“We demand an immediate retraction and apology from Hon Atta Akyea for his unprovoked attack on the person of H.E. John Dramani Mahama. Failure to do so will leave the NDC with no choice but to explore all available avenues to defend the integrity and reputation of our Flagbearer.
“The NDC wishes to assure the good people of Ghana that we remain committed to a campaign of ideas and solutions. We call on the leadership of the NPP to rein in their members and focus on a clean and respectful campaign that addresses the concerns of the Ghanaian electorate,” the statement added.
PRESS STATEMENT
For Immediate Release
29th August, 2024
HON ATTA AKYEA’S UNSUBSTANTIATED AND BASELESS ATTACKS ON H. E.
JOHN MAHAMA
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has taken note of the unfortunate and baseless
remarks made by Hon Samuel Atta Akyea, Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South
Constituency, during a mini-rally held on 28th August 2024. Hon Atta Akyea, in his address,
made a reckless and unfounded allegation suggesting that the NDC’s Flagbearer, H.E. John
Dramani Mahama, is a drunkard and an alcoholic.
The NDC is appalled by this descent into the gutter by a senior member of the New Patriotic
Party (NPP), who should know better. Such comments not only undermine the decency of
political discourse but also expose the desperation of the NPP in the face of an imminent
electoral defeat. It is deeply regrettable that instead of focusing on issues that matter to the
Ghanaian people, the NPP has resorted to personal attacks and character assassination.
For the record, H.E. John Dramani Mahama is not a drunkard. He is a distinguished statesman
whose commitment to the well-being and progress of Ghana is unquestionable. His track record
in public service and his enduring leadership qualities speak for themselves.
We demand an immediate retraction and apology from Hon Atta Akyea for his unprovoked
attack on the person of H.E. John Dramani Mahama. Failure to do so will leave the NDC with
no choice but to explore all available avenues to defend the integrity and reputation of our
Flagbearer.
The NDC wishes to assure the good people of Ghana that we remain committed to a campaign
of ideas and solutions. We call on the leadership of the NPP to rein in their members and focus
on a clean and respectful campaign that addresses the concerns of the Ghanaian electorate.
SIGNED.
HON. FIFI FIAVI KWETEY
GENERAL SECRETARY
Story by: Richard Nana Appiah Kubi/Ahotoronline.com
