Retired Commissioner of Police (COP) George Alex Mensah has expressed the view that the nation is not ready for a grace period before addressing its economic challenges.
He commented on former President John Mahama’s request for a grace period to settle in if he were to assume the presidency after winning the December 7 general elections, suggesting that it implies a lack of concrete policies to tackle the country’s economic issues.
Speaking in an interview with JoyNews’ Nana Boakye Yiadom, the retired COP, who is running for the Bekwai constituency parliamentary seat on the NPP ticket, criticized the concept of a “honeymoon” period, stating that it reflects a lack of commitment to advancing the country’s development.
He questioned the intentions behind Mr. Mahama’s request for a grace period, emphasizing that if granted, Mahama would have only two years to govern the country, with the subsequent year being an election year.
“We are not ready for a honeymoon, we are not ready. The country is not ready for a honeymoon. We are moving on,” he said.
The retired officer emphasized that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer for the 2024 general elections, John Mahama, is not adequately prepared to restore the country to its previous state.
According to him, Mr. Mahama’s request for a ‘honeymoon’ period suggests a lack of substantive policies and readiness to address the nation’s challenges.
“Honeymoon means he’s not ready. He doesn’t have any policy. How can we give you a honeymoon when we know that people are suffering? People are suffering, and you want to get a honeymoon. He doesn’t have anything good for this country; he’s not ready,” he stressed.
COP George Alex Mensah urged Ghanaians to provide the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) with the opportunity to continue the country’s development. He cautioned that reverting to the previous administration could result in a significant setback.
Former President John Mahama has called on Ghanaians, particularly trade and labor groups, to consider granting the next National Democratic Congress (NDC) government a grace period if he were to return to power.
Mr Mahama made this request in response to increased demands for improved conditions of service from these groups. Speaking at a ‘Campus Connect’ event in Hohoe, he emphasized the importance of allowing time to revive the economy before addressing specific demands.
source:tigpost.co