Former President John Dramani Mahama has voiced his concerns regarding the recent actions of President Akufo-Addo.
In a post shared on X on Monday, April 29, 2024, Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), expressed worry that President Akufo-Addo’s conduct as his tenure nears its end is becoming troubling.
Mahama particularly took issue with Akufo-Addo’s requirement for chiefs to stand before greeting him, deeming it inappropriate.
He further criticized the president’s recent comments about his successor, labeling them as undemocratic.
“The almost eight years of Nana Addo/Bawumia have done extensive damage to our democracy. 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,” Mahama wrote.
He added, “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.”
President Akufo-Addo was recently captured in a viral video clip allegedly instructing traditional leaders to stand before greeting him at a funeral event.
The almost eight years of Nana Addo/Bawumia have done extensive damage to our democracy. 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…
— John Dramani Mahama (@JDMahama) April 29, 2024
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