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The flagbearer of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has criticised the Akufo-Addo administration for creating Ghana\u2019s current economic crisis and for failing to recognise the severity of the situation.<\/strong><\/p>\nDuring a mini durbar on Thursday, 18 July 2024, as part of his visit to the Chiefs and Elders of La-Bawuleshie and Mempeasem in the Ayawaso West Constituency, Mr. Mahama voiced his frustration with the government\u2019s handling of the economy.<\/p>\n
\u201cUnfortunately, the people who have caused this economic crisis do not even realise there is a crisis,\u201d Mr. Mahama noted.<\/p>\n
He further stated: \u201cBecause you hear them say they are the best government and even Nkrumah doesn\u2019t compare, it shows they don\u2019t even understand the situation in which Ghana is.\u201d<\/p>\n
He stressed the urgency of implementing immediate measures to address the economic challenges, criticising the government for delaying necessary actions.<\/p>\n
\u201cBecause if they understood the situation, we are still five months to an election, there are urgent measures they can take to ameliorate the situation. You don\u2019t go saying vote for me and when I come, I will do this or that; you can do it now,\u201d Mr. Mahama emphasised.<\/p>\n
Highlighting the potential for prompt action, Mr. Mahama stated: \u201cYou say you will rationalise taxes, five months to an election is enough time to rationalise taxes. All the promises you are making, you have enough time to start implementing them now, but you say, no, vote for me first then I will come and do it. What they did in 2016, they can\u2019t do again.\u201d<\/p>\n
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