n a spirited address at the launch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) 2024 manifesto in Winneba, former President John Mahama didn’t mince his words as he criticized President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s governance style. Apexnewsgh reports
Describing him as “a president who just doesn’t get it,” Mahama launched into a scathing critique of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) under Akufo-Addo’s leadership.
Mahama took aim at the rampant nepotism, corruption, and what he termed as maladministration within the NPP government. He highlighted the disturbing economic indicators plaguing the country, citing the alarming inflation rates soaring beyond 50% and the Ghana cedi’s worrying depreciation, which he noted was currently “hovering above 20%.”
Expressing deep disappointment in the performance of Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia, the acclaimed economic whiz kid and leader of the economic management team (EMT) under the NPP, Mahama questioned Bawumia’s suitability to steer the “crashed Ghanaian vehicle of state.”
Mahama painted a picture of fading investor confidence in Ghana under the current administration, stressing that many domestic and foreign investors were adopting a cautious “wait-and-see” approach. In his interactions with these investors, Mahama recounted how they expressed hope that Ghanaians would exercise their democratic rights on December 7 to drive a change that would usher in a prosperous economy benefiting all.
“Many domestic and foreign investors have adopted a wait-and-see attitude. Many of them I have met have told me that they are waiting for a signal from the Ghanaian people,” Mahama remarked. He emphasized the urgent need for a shift in Ghana’s political and business climate to create a conducive environment for investments to flourish, signaling a call for change towards a brighter economic future for the nation.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
