The Mahama Campaign Team has denounced media reports about the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
They claim that these outlets falsely reported that Mahama sought assistance from the Russian government for the upcoming December elections.
This reaction follows an article published by Asaase Radio on Thursday, July 11, which suggested that Mahama approached Russian authorities for support under the guise of launching a Russian version of his autobiography, ‘My First Coup D’etat’.
Joyce Bawah Mogtari, spokesperson for Mahama, issued a statement on Friday, July 12, 2024, vehemently denying these allegations and condemning the publication as an example of ‘shadowy and unethical journalism’ aimed at damaging Mahama’s reputation.
Mr. Mogtari clarified that Mahama’s trip to Russia was solely for the purpose of launching the Russian language translation of his memoir, ‘My First Coup D’etat and Other Stories from the Lost Decades of Africa’, at the Russian Academy of Sciences in Moscow.
The Campaign Team stressed that Asaase Radio’s claims are unfounded and urged Ghanaians to disregard them, asserting that there was no interaction with Russian authorities during Mahama’s visit.
Additionally, they reaffirmed their dedication to ethical campaigning and transparency, urging media organizations to uphold journalistic standards.
The team assured the public of Mahama’s unwavering focus on his campaign and on tackling the critical challenges confronting the country.