Mahama Takes Shots At President Akufo-Addo Over Chief Greeting Saga

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has expressed concern over reports suggesting that President Nana Akufo-Addo insisted on chiefs standing to greet him.

Mahama, in a tweet, viewed the purported action as a broader erosion of democratic values under the current administration.

Mahama commented that President Akufo-Addo’s alleged demand for chiefs to rise when greeting him is troubling, indicating a potential disregard for traditional customs and protocols.

He added that such actions could undermine the dignity and autonomy of traditional leaders, who play a crucial role in Ghanaian society.

The former president also referenced President Akufo-Addo’s statement where he indicated that he cannot be succeeded by someone he has previously defeated in elections.

Mahama interpreted this stance as indicative of an arrogant and undemocratic mindset, contrary to the principles of peaceful democracy.

He reminded Akufo-Addo that only the votes of the good people of Ghana and the will of the Almighty God will determine who succeeds him.

Mahama fears Akufo-Addo “is capable of anything and would not hesitate to trample on Ghana’s constitution to manipulate the process in favour of his preferred successor”.

However, he assured the citizens that the National Democratic Congress will not allow any breach of democracy.

Mahama advised his counterpart that the best legacy he can leave this country is to superintend over a peaceful, transparent, and credible election.

 

 

Read Mahama’s full post on x below:

The almost eight years of Nana Addo/Bawumia have done extensive damage to our democracy. As the clock ticks towards the end of his mandate, the President’s attitude and utterances give much cause for concern. His recent insistence that chiefs stand up to greet him should be a matter of serious consternation for political watchers.

He also recently stated that he cannot be succeeded by somebody he has defeated in previous elections. This connotes an arrogant nature and smacks an inherently anti-democratic personality, undermining the fundamental principle of the peaceful transition of power.

Nana Addo should be reminded that only the votes of the good people of Ghana and the will of the Almighty God will determine who succeeds him. This reaffirms the people’s power in shaping our nation’s future.

Suppose we are to draw lessons from Ayawaso West Wuogon and the state-sponsored killing of eight innocent citizens during the 2020 election; we know that this President is capable of anything and would not hesitate to trample on Ghana’s constitution to manipulate the process in favour of his preferred successor.

I can assure him that Ghanaians and the National Democratic Congress will not allow this to happen. As I advised him in Damongo on Saturday, the best legacy he can leave this country is to superintend over a peaceful, transparent, and credible election.

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