As President Akufo-Addo’s term draws to a close, National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer John Dramani Mahama has voiced concerns about his behaviour.
In a Facebook post, Mr. Mahama said, “Our democracy has suffered extensive damage over the nearly eight years of Nana Addo/Bawumia.”
Mr. Mahama expressed worry about the president’s recent deeds and remarks, pointing out that they might have an effect on democratic standards. Specifically, he criticised Akufo-Addo’s insistence that chiefs stand up to greet him, seeing it as indicative of a problematic attitude.
Furthermore, the former President cited Mr. Akufo-Addo’s statement—which he perceived as haughty and anti-democratic—that he cannot be succeeded by someone he has previously defeated in elections.
Mr. Mahama emphasised that the peaceful transfer of power is an essential democratic tenet that should not be compromised. He asserted that the determination of Mr Akufo-Addo’s successor should be left to the people of Ghana and the will of the Almighty.
Mr. Mahama cautioned against possible electoral manipulation, citing previous incidents like the violence in Ayawaso, West Wuogon, during the 2020 elections. He vowed that Ghanaians and the NDC would resist any attempts to subvert democracy.
Mr. Mahama emphasised that a peaceful, transparent, and credible election would be the president’s most important legacy and repeated his call for Nana Akufo-Addo to guarantee it.
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