The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flag bearer John Dramani Mahama has criticized the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flag bearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for deception and lies.
John Mahama accused Dr. Bawumia of delivering an incoherent speech during his media encounter and further claimed that the NPP’s engagement was a deliberate attempt to overshadow the NDC’s manifesto launch. John Mahama’s remarks came as part of his broader condemnation of the NPP’s tactics, which he described as deceitful and manipulative.
John Mahama began by addressing the timing of the NPP’s media encounter, stating that it was strategically planned to divert attention from the NDC’s manifesto launch. According to John Mahama, the NDC had announced its manifesto launch for August 24th, only for the NPP to schedule their media engagement the following day.
John Mahama highlighted this sequence of events as evidence of the NPP’s intent to undermine the NDC’s efforts.
“When we announced that we’re going to launch our manifesto on the 24th of August, immediately, our opponents announced that they were going to do a media encounter on the 25th of August.’’
John Dramani Mahama flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)
John Mahama drew attention to the calculated nature of the NPP’s actions. John Mahama emphasized that this was no coincidence but rather a deliberate attempt to shift the focus of Ghanaians away from the NDC’s agenda.
John Mahama: Actions Taken with “Grievous Intention” Often Backfire
John Mahama went on to argue that when actions are taken with “grievous intention,” they often backfire. John Mahama criticized the NPP’s approach, suggesting that their efforts to deceive the public had failed. In his view, the media encounter, instead of achieving its intended purpose had exposed the NPP’s dishonesty.
“But you see when you do something with devious intention, it backfires on you.”
John Dramani Mahama flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)
John Mahama pointed out that the public can often tell when someone is lying, and he accused the NPP of engaging in dishonest tactics during their media encounter.
Detecting Dishonesty: Mahama’s Warning to Ghanaians
John Mahama further elaborated on how to detect dishonesty, describing how individuals who are typically articulate may struggle to speak clearly when they are not being truthful. John Mahama used a vivid metaphor to illustrate his point, likening smooth talkers to machine guns and noting that when such individuals start stammering, it is often a sign that they are lying.
“If there are people who are smooth talkers, who can speak taa taa taa like machine guns, the time they become stammerers and they start stammering, you know they are lying.’’
John Dramani Mahama flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)
This pointed critique was aimed directly at the NPP’s flag bearer, suggesting that his performance during the media encounter revealed his dishonesty. John Mahama’s criticism of the NPP extended beyond their media engagement. He also touched on the broader principles of leadership, emphasizing the importance of truth and honesty. In his view, these qualities are fundamental to effective leadership, and he suggested that the NPP had failed to uphold them.
“…So you must do things with truthful intention and the basic principle of leadership is truth and honesty.”
John Dramani Mahama flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)
This statement underscored his belief that the NPP’s actions were not only deceitful but also contrary to the core values of good governance.
Media Analysis: Contrasting NDC and NPP Manifesto Promises
Meanwhile, in the days following, the NDC and NPP’s respective engagements, John Mahama’s remarks continued to resonate. Media outlets, including Joy News, began analyzing the manifesto promises of both parties. This analysis highlighted the stark contrasts between the two political platforms and underscored the significance of Mahama’s critique of the NPP’s media tactics. John Mahama’s accusations of dishonesty and manipulation reflected his broader concerns about the NPP’s approach to governance.
By framing the media encounter as an attempt to distract from the NDC’s manifesto launch, John Mahama positioned the NPP as a party that prioritizes political maneuvering over substantive policy discussions. His emphasis on truth and honesty as essential leadership qualities further reinforced this narrative, casting the NPP in a negative light.
John Mahama accused them of spreading lies, delivering an incoherent speech, and attempting to shift focus away from the NDC’s manifesto launch. John Mahama’s remarks highlighted the importance of truth and honesty in leadership and suggested that the NPP’s tactics were ultimately self-defeating. As the political landscape continues to evolve, John Mahama’s words serve as a reminder of the critical role that integrity plays in effective governance.
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