All of us would have been dead by now if Mahama was president during the COVID era – KT Hammond

Member of Parliament for Adansi Asokwa, KT Hammond, has launched a scathing attack on former President John Dramani Mahama, suggesting that Ghana would have faced dire consequences if Mahama were in power during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hammond’s comments were made in praise of President Nana Akufo-Addo‘s handling of the COVID-19 crisis during a recent interview. 

Speaking in Parliament on February 27, 2024, after President Akufo-Addo delivered the 2024 State of the Nation Address, Mr Hammond noted that but for President Akufo-Addo’s leadership and decisive actions during the COVID-19 era, all Ghanaians would have been dead by now. 

“All of us would have been dead by now if Mahama was president during the COVID era,” Hammond asserted, taking a swipe at Mahama while commending Akufo-Addo for his efforts.

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed significant challenges globally, affecting countries’ healthcare systems, economies, and social structures. 

In Ghana, efforts to combat the virus included measures such as lockdowns, testing and contact tracing, vaccination campaigns and exercises, and public health awareness initiatives.

Ghana recorded 171,653 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began and reported 1,456 Coronavirus deaths at the end of the pandemic, according to data from the World Health Organisations (WHO). 

KT Hammond believes that the situation could have been worse if the pandemic hit the country during Mr Mahama’s administration.