The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, former President John Dramani Mahama, has criticized what he describes as rampant hypocrisy in Ghanaian society regarding the scrutiny of the Akufo-Addo-led administration.
During a campaign event in the Okaikwei North Constituency within the Greater Accra Region, Mahama voiced his concerns about the double standards that he believes are evident in the public’s reaction to governmental corruption.
He pointed out that the extent of corruption witnessed under President Akufo-Addo’s government would have prompted a military coup if it had occurred under an NDC administration.
“I am saying this; if this level of corruption and bribery were happening under an NDC government, by now soldiers would have overthrown our government.
“I tell you, the corruption and thievery happening under the Akufo-Addo and Bawumia government, if it were to happen under an NDC government, the government would be overthrown,” he added.
Former President John Dramani Mahama has taken aim at what he perceives as societal hypocrisy regarding the current government’s conduct.
Addressing NDC supporters in the Okaikwei North Constituency, Mahama lamented that many previously outspoken critics have gone silent under the Akufo-Addo administration but will likely reappear once the NDC is back in power.
“We always point out the hypocrisy of our society, and while I am confident that the NDC will win the upcoming election, you wait until we assume power, you will see all those who lost their voices during the NPP era suddenly regain their voices,” he stated.
Mahama expressed his frustration with the lack of vocal opposition from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and other critical voices, arguing that their silence has allowed the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to engage in misgovernance.
He suggested that these voices, currently muted, will become active again once the NDC assumes leadership.
If this level of bribery and corruption happened under the NDC government, there would've been a coup by now… – Mahama#GHOneTV #ElectionHub #NDC#GHOneNews #EIBNetwork #NPP pic.twitter.com/k0G2zbRNWz
— GHOne TV (@ghonetv) September 16, 2024