‘If I were an ordinary citizen today, I’d say ‘Mahama toua so’ — Kwabena Agyepong

Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, an aspiring presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has stirred nationwide discussion with forthright remarks on governance, accountability and the rising influence of President John Dramani Mahama’s administration.

Speaking in a live interview on Asempa FM on December 10, 2025 which was monitored by Today.com.gh, Mr. Agyepong stressed that national interest must override party loyalty — even when it means criticising his own political tradition.

Mr. Agyepong noted that President Mahama’s return to office and the strengthened work of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) have transformed the accountability landscape. According to him, the administration is exposing issues previously shielded from the public, including questionable contracts, financial infractions, and mismanagement linked to the NPP’s time in office.

He remarked: “The day Mahama resumed office and reinforced the Public Accounts Committee, I immediately knew that this man was about to do something serious. Things that were hidden are coming out. And that should worry anyone who believes in transparency.”

Reaffirming that truth must stand above political colours, Agyepong drew national attention with his now-viral comment:
“If I were to be an ordinary citizen and to vote today, I will say ‘Mahama toua so’ — Mahama continue.”

Although he maintains his membership in the NPP, Agyepong said he cannot overlook effective governance wherever it comes from. He commended Mahama’s commitment to audits, recovery of misapplied public funds and the exposure of questionable dealings, arguing that such transparency deserves recognition.

He cautioned that the NPP must prepare for introspection as the PAC continues revealing past irregularities. He added that Ghanaians are more informed than ever and increasingly demand accountability, making it impossible for political parties to rely solely on slogans.

“Ghana is bigger than political colours. If Mahama is doing the right thing, we must say it. If the NPP goes wrong, we must also say it. That is how a serious nation operates,” he said.

His comments come at a time when public debate is intensifying over whether President Mahama should continue beyond the current term.