An economist and spokesperson for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Dr Gideon Boako, has stirred controversy with his recent accusation against former President John Dramani Mahama, labeling him as the most corrupt Vice President in Ghana’s history.
In an interview with Kumasi-based Hello FM on Thursday, June 20, Dr Boako criticized Mahama’s tenure as Vice President, alleging that it was marked by numerous corruption scandals and financial mismanagement.
He pointed to various instances during Mahama’s term where funds were reportedly misappropriated, leading to substantial economic losses for the country.
Dr Boako emphasized that such corruption undermined public trust and hindered Ghana’s development. He highlighted the fact that Mahama was the only Vice President in Ghana’s history whose President set up an investigation on him for allegations of corruption.
“I must state on record that between Mr. Mahama who is the most corrupt Vice President because of his conduct in terms of corruption, you can’t compare that to any Vice President in the country’s history. He is the only Vice President whose President set up an investigation on him for allegations of corruption,” Boako stated.
“This didn’t happen during Ackaah’s era and all the rest that followed after him. So if that is anything to go by, Mr. Mahama is the only Vice President whose President accepts that he is corrupt,” he added.