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President Nana Akufo-Addo has launched a scathing attack on former President John Dramani Mahama, describing his leadership experience as a legacy of failure.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the New Patriotic Party\u2019s (NPP) final electioneering rally at the University of Ghana, Legon, President Akufo-Addo urged Ghanaians to reject John Mahama and his National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the upcoming elections on December 7.<\/p>\n
President Akufo-Addo\u2019s criticism of Mahama is not new.<\/p>\n
The two leaders have a long history of political rivalry, dating back to the 2016 presidential elections when Akufo-Addo defeated John Mahama.<\/p>\n
Since then, President Akufo-Addo has consistently criticized Mahama\u2019s leadership style and policies, which he believes have hindered Ghana\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n
On Thursday, President Akufo-Addo reiterated his concerns about Mahama\u2019s ability to lead Ghana, citing his poor economic management, failed infrastructure projects, and rising unemployment during his presidency.<\/p>\n
\u201cJohn Mahama\u2019s record is one of failure,\u201d Akufo-Addo declared.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe presided over a collapsing economy, failed infrastructure projects, and rising unemployment. His return to power would only take us backwards.\u201d<\/p>\n
President Akufo-Addo\u2019s comments are a clear indication of the NPP\u2019s strategy to focus on Mahama\u2019s past record rather than his current policies.<\/p>\n
The NPP believes that Mahama\u2019s leadership style and policies are outdated and would not address the current challenges facing Ghana.<\/p>\n
In contrast, Akufo-Addo highlighted the NPP\u2019s achievements in stabilizing the economy, improving education through the Free Senior High School (SHS) program, and investing in healthcare infrastructure under the Agenda 111 initiative.<\/p>\n
He urged Ghanaians to consider the future of the country when casting their votes, emphasizing that the upcoming elections present a clear choice between progress under the NPP and regression under the NDC.<\/p>\n
However, President Akufo-Addo\u2019s endorsement of his vice president, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, as his successor is also seen as a strategic move to reassure Ghanaians that the NPP has a capable leader to continue its development agenda.<\/p>\n
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has been instrumental in shaping the country\u2019s economic policies and has gained recognition for his expertise in economic management.<\/p>\n
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