Founding member of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has urged President Akufo-Addo to resign from office if he is unable to fulfil his duties as president.
During a press conference on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, on the topic “The State of Ghana,” Dr Tamakloe expressed his disappointment in the president and his handling of current economic happenings, citing that it poses a threat to the safety of our democracy.
“If you can’t do the work, resign. Just resign and go away
“The Akufo-Addo I knew and had numerous dialogues and demonstrations with is not the Akufo-Addo ruling now.
“How do ministers hoard staches of cash in foreign and local currencies in their homes, acquire properties in prime areas of Accra and other parts of the country, drive the most luxurious cars, leave extravanganty and expect our youths, who remain largely unemployed, to remain satisfied? he fumed.
Hitting his hands on the table on which he sat, the founding member of the NPP warned that any government that takes power by the next polls should hold the current government accountable for its dealings as far as physical cash and properties are concerned. “will be my number one enemy.”
“Anybody who takes over this country after this government (smashing his hand against the table) if he fails to let this particular government account for what he has done in terms of property and physical cash will be my number one enemy” the disgruntled Dr Nyaho added.
Also speaking alongside Dr Nyaho was former national security adviser Brigadier General Nunoo Mensah, who expressed worry over the government’s nonchalant posture towards the cry of ordinary Ghanaians.
The retired military chief urged the government to make its governance appealing to deter military interventions in light of the recent rise in military takeovers in the sub-regions and elsewhere.
“See whether those who have been overthrown see did they deserve to be overthrown. I don’t encourage the military to take over power; no, I don’t encourage that.
“But when you are given power, make it uncomfortable for the military to interfere in your government,” he added.