You’ve damaged Ghana’s democracy with your undemocratic traits – Mahama to Akufo-Addo

The flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama has cautioned President Akufo-Addo to reconsider any decision not to relinquish power in the 2024 election.

According to him, President Akufo-Addo and his Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia have done extensive damage to Ghana’s democracy with their leadership style.

“As the clock ticks towards the end of his mandate, the President’s attitude and utterances give much cause for concern. His recent insistence that chiefs stand up to greet him should be a matter of serious consternation for political watchers.

“He also recently stated that he cannot be succeeded by somebody he has defeated in previous elections. This connotes an arrogant nature and smacks an inherently anti-democratic personality, undermining the fundamental principle of the peaceful transition of power,” former President Mahama stated.

The NDC flag bearer further warned President Akufo-Addo that Ghanaians and the NDC will not sit aloof for him to manipulate the 2024 general election.

“Nana Addo should be reminded that only the votes of the good people of Ghana and the will of the Almighty God will determine who succeeds him. This reaffirms the people’s power in shaping our nation’s future.

“Suppose we are to draw lessons from Ayawaso West Wuogon and the state-sponsored killing of eight innocent citizens during the 2020 election; we know that this President is capable of anything and would not hesitate to trample on Ghana’s constitution to manipulate the process in favor of his preferred successor.

“I can assure him that Ghanaians and the National Democratic Congress will not allow this to happen. As I advised him in Damongo on Saturday, the best legacy he can leave this country is to superintend over a peaceful, transparent, and credible election,” the NDC flag bearer stated.

Source: Today.com.gh