Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has issued a fiery response to President Akufo-Addo’s assertions that he cannot hand over to someone he defeated twice.
According to the former President, he cannot protect Akufo-Addo’s legacy of corruption, misgovernance, arrogance and ineptitude.
Tension has flared between the two as they exchanged sharp criticisms ahead of the general elections.
The conflict escalated following President Akufo-Addo’s comments at a mini-rally in Doboro, where he visited Blue Skies Limited.
The President expressed his reluctance to see the leadership of Ghana handed over to his twice-defeated opponent, John Dramani Mahama.
President Akufo-Addo candidly remarked, “I can’t hand over to someone I defeated twice and who is not happy with everything I do; he will destroy the work that I have done.”
Endorsing Dr. Bamwua as his preferred successor, President Akufo-Addo continued, “Vote for Dr. Bamwua. I have worked with him for the past seven and a half years, I have confidence in him, I know he can continue the good work.”
Mr. Mahama has, however, fired back on X (formerly Twitter).
He tweeted, “Of course, I will not protect your ‘legacy’ of corruption, misgovernance, arrogance, ineptitude, bankrupt economy, increased unemployment, and pushing more of our people into the poverty bracket.”
Though President Akufo-Addo is not contesting the 2024 presidential election, these exchanges stress the deep divisions and the high stakes involved in the forthcoming elections, as both leaders vie to shape the narrative around their records and visions for Ghana’s future.
As tensions mount, voters are closely watching the evolving political drama, which promises to shape the discourse in the run-up to Election Day.