The National Democratic Congress’s 2024 Flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has strongly emphasized the gravity of the presidential role, insisting it should only be entrusted to capable leaders.
He pointed out the urgent challenges facing Ghana and emphasized that the upcoming election should not be trivialized with jokes or comedy.
Mahama criticized the use of trivial gestures, such as the symbolic handover of a mythical steer, in political campaigns. He argued that the presidency demands serious attention, especially given the current issues in Ghana.
Additionally, Mahama questioned Vice President Dr. Bawumia’s habit of taking credit for positive outcomes while shirking responsibility for governance failures.
He stressed that outdated slogans and deceptive practices have no place in Ghana’s current political environment, and such behavior will not be accepted by Ghanaian voters.
“Ghanaians are in dire straits and this is not the time for comedy. This is not for a concert party about passing the mythical steer to somebody. There is no space for stale falsehoods and gas lighting. It is unimaginable the narrative by some people that they have championed everything under this government, and at the same time are not responsible for anything under the same government because they were a self-styled driver’s mate.”
“It is simply not tenable and an insult to the intelligence of the electorates and the presidency cannot be presented to those who present themselves as the future when they have been at the epicentre of our disastrous present,”he stated.