Mahama criticized the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration, attributing Ghana’s current economic and social crises to their mismanagement. “This government has emptied the public purse and failed to protect Ghanaians from soaring poverty and unprecedented hardship,” Mahama said, referencing reports that 870,000 people have fallen below the poverty line in recent years, with an additional 1.7 million classified as multidimensionally poor.

Calling the administration’s record a “horror movie” for Ghanaians, Mahama asserted that a victory for Bawumia would only further entrench the policies and approaches that he claims have weakened Ghana’s institutions, promoted corruption, and eroded democratic freedoms. He underscored that Bawumia, having served as vice president under Akufo-Addo, has been directly involved in key decisions and policies that have led to Ghana’s escalated from GHS 120 billion in 2016 to GHS 767 billion in 2024. Additionally, he referenced alcurrenReflecting on rising national debt, Mahama noted that under Akufo-Addo and Bawumia, the debt has leged corruption scandals such as the Agyapa Royalties deal and the COVID-19 spending controversies, pointing to these as examples of financial mismanagement and a lack of accountability that have plagued the administration.t challenges.

Mahama also criticized the administration for compromising Ghana’s democratic institutions and values, including the judiciary and security services, and claimed that media freedom has been severely curtailed under their watch. The former president stated that the last eight years have seen a decline in democratic trust and freedoms, arguing that a Bawumia presidency would only prolong this decline.

Calling on voters to make a clean break, Mahama positioned himself as a candidate for change, committed to restoring integrity, accountability, and economic stability. “Let us reject this third term by proxy,” he said. “It is time to end the misrule of Akufo-Addo and his allies. We need a fresh start for Ghana.”

Source: Myctvonline.com || Frank Eshun

This is after her confirmation as Running Mate to NDC flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, for the 2024 presidential election.

She said she did not take the confidence reposed in her “lightly” and would serve the people of Ghana with “integrity and dignity” when the Party wins power.

Professor Opoku-Agyemang, in a statement, hailed Mr Mahama and the National Executive Committee of NDC for showing commitment to “inclusivity, innovation, and belief in the Ghanaian woman”.

“I received the news of my confirmation as Running Mate to His Excellency John Dramani Mahama with profound humility and great honour.

“…This is the second time the former President John Dramani Mahama has nominated me as his Running Mate. I express my eternal gratitude to the NDC Council of Elders, the National Executive Committee, the rank and file of our party, friends, well-wishers and indeed all Ghanaians for the overwhelming support and endorsement.“I am not one to take lightly the confidence reposed in me, neither am I oblivious of the national decay and widespread despondency in our beloved country. I express my absolute readiness and commitment to partner His Excellency John Dramani Mahama to serve the people of Ghana with integrity, dignity, truthfulness, hard-work and patriotism to reposition our dear country as a beacon of hope and opportunity,” she stated.

Professor Opoku-Agyemang again expressed confidence in Mr Mahama’s ability to give a “selfless, incorruptible, visionary and inclusive leadership,” adding that the country “urgently needs Mr Mahama to transform the fortunes of Ghanaians”.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) confirmed Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as the Running Mate after a National Executive Committee Meeting held on Thursday, March 4, 2024 in Accra.

Mr Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, NDC General Secretary, said Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang “brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the NDC’s presidential ticket”.

Source: GNA

According to the Central Regional Chairman of the NDC, Professor Kofi Asiedu indicated that the tradition of the NPP does not favor any candidate outside the Danquah,Dombo, Busiah families.

The professor addressed the events after the Saturday’s New Patriotic Party presidential primaries, he said the NPP party have shown clearly the establishment of the party’s unpreparedness to go against its Danquah-Dombo-Busiah tradition as he expresses concern over what he described as a clear case of intimidation against Kennedy Agyepong a son of the Central Region during the presidential primaries election.

Professior Kofi Aseidu criticized the NPP government for utilizing the party machinery to the advantage of one candidate against the other three who contenders in the election thus admonished the Assin Central MP to consider joining the National Democratic Congress as the party possesses an established record of offering leadership opportunities to people in diverse backgrounds.

In the Awutu Senya East constituency where Mavis Hawa Koomson serves as Bawumia’s campaign coordinator for the Central Region, Hon Kennedy Agyepong won against Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

The NDC believes the results will have a bearing on the 2024 parliamentary elections in Kasoa as it strongly believes that the development is a clear indication of diminished popularity for Hawa Koomson.

Source: mymctvonline.com || Samuel Nyamekye JNR