The National Democratic Congress flagbearer for the 2024 general elections, former President John Dramani Mahama has slammed President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo over his recent call for Ghanaians to reject the former’s bid for presidency in the upcoming elections.

The former President in a sharp rebuttal did not mince words in his retort, chastising President Akufo-Addo and the incumbent administration on it failures to deliver on its numerous promises it made to Ghanaians when in opposition.

Mr Mahama in his rebuttal further described President Akufo-Addo’s accusation as unfounded, accusing President Akufo-Addo of presiding over a period marked by arrogance and ineptitude, leading to a deterioration in living standards for many Ghanaians.

“Of course, I will not protect your ‘legacy’ of corruption, misgovernance, arrogance, ineptitude, bankrupt economy, increased unemployment, and pushing more of our people into the poverty bracket”.
National Democratic Congress Flagbearer, Former President John Dramani Mahama

Former President John Dramani Mahama’s response, which was delivered with a blend of defiance and determination, according him underscored his commitment to addressing issues of corruption, misgovernance, economic instability, and rising unemployment that he noted have plagued the nation under President Akufo-Addo’s administration.

President Akufo-Addo Accused of Leaving Legacy of Failure

Moreover, the Special Aide to former President John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari Esq. in an earlier rebuttal levelled a blistering critique against President Akufo-Addo and the New Patriotic Party administration.

Mrs. Mogtari, in her chastisement of President Akufo-Addo accused him of presiding over a tenure marred by chaos, debt, corruption, and economic mismanagement.

She also did not mince words, painting a damning picture of President Akufo-Addo and the New Patriotic Party administration’s legacy.

She asserted that Ghanaian would remember President Akufo-Addo’s tenure for its monumental failure and disappointment, characterized by rampant corruption, reckless borrowing, and economic hardship for ordinary citizens.

“At least we all know that apart from winning the elections, President Akufo-Addo knows that he will only leave a legacy of chaos, a legacy of debt, a legacy of corruption and stealing, a legacy of borrowing, high inflation and taxes, high unemployment, poorer citizens and unprecedented economic hardships”.
Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Special Aide to Former President John Dramani Mahama

Mrs Joyce Bawah Mogtari went ahead to accused President Akufo-Addo of prioritizing personal enrichment over national development since assumption to power in 2017.

She also accused President Akufo-Addo and the ruling New Patriotic Party administration of spending nearly eight years in office indulging in luxurious enterprise at the expense of the Ghanaian taxpayers.

Mrs Mogtari particularly pointed to President Akufo-Addo’s perceived extravagant expenditures on luxurious jets and alleged favors to family and friends as evidence of President Akufo-Addo’s misplaced priorities.

“Now you can see that your record is in tatters, and you are screaming yourself hoarse about your legacy!”
Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Special Aide to Former President John Dramani Mahama

President Akufo-Addo had earlier warned citizens against electing former President John Dramani Mahama, cautioning that his return to power would spell doom for the progress achieved under his administration.

President Akufo-Addo also contended that voting for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer would only stall the progress his administration has made.

He accused former President John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress for constantly attacking his administration’s records and policies without any justifiable cause.

He thus emphasized that Mr Mahama if given the mandate to lead the country as President would derail all the progress made by the current administration due to his longstanding disbelief in the government’s policies and programmes.