Minority Leader of Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson has strongly voiced his discontent with President Akufo-Addo‘s leadership, accusing the administration of failing the Ghanaian populace.
The criticism came in the wake of the President’s recent State of the Nation Address (SONA), where Forson expressed deep concern over the escalating economic hardships facing the nation.
Forson, in his post-SONA remarks, highlighted several key issues contributing to the country’s economic downturn.
The high unemployment rate and the worsening exchange rate of Ghana’s currency were among the pressing concerns he brought to attention.
According to Forson, these challenges underscore the administration’s inability to address crucial economic matters affecting citizens.
Adding weight to his critique, Forson emphasized that President Akufo-Addo, who is serving his last term in office, will not be missed.
He further expressed skepticism about Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia‘s potential bid for the presidency in the upcoming 2024 general elections.
Forson went on record asserting, “Voting for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is like voting for Akufo-Addo’s third term in office.”
The Minority Leader argued that supporting Bawumia’s candidacy would essentially be an endorsement of the current administration’s policies and practices.
This statement suggests Forson’s belief that a Bawumia’s presidency would not bring about the change or improvements the country needs.
As political tensions rise in the lead-up to the 2024 elections, Forson’s remarks have added a new dimension to the discourse surrounding the Akufo-Addo administration’s performance.
The opposition leader’s criticisms and cautionary words about the potential continuation of the current leadership through Bawumia’s candidacy are expected to spark further debate and analysis in the coming weeks.
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SONA24: A vote for Dr. Bawumia is a vote for Akufo-Addo's third term – Ato Forson#UTVGhana pic.twitter.com/4poBzFXinw
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