VIDEO: Mahama Fights Akufo-Addo Over ‘Inheriting A Mess’ Comment

The Former President and the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. John Dramani Mahama has reacted to claims by the Akufo-Addo administration that, it inherited a mess after the 2016 elections.

According to him, the debt to GDP ratio, which presently stands at approximately 100 percent, was at 57 percent when the National Democratic Congress (NDC) left office, with a budget deficit of 6.6%.

Additionally, the former President cited its inflation figure of 15.5% as being superior to that of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

Mr. Mahama made these remarks during a Town Hall meeting held in the Northern Regional capital, Tamale.

He pointed out that, his administration added two additional oil fields, which were inherited by the current ruling regime, as part of measures to bolster revenue generation.

He further claimed that he left funds to settle the debt the NDC had inherited from former president John Agyekum Koffour.

Mr. Mahama additionally highlighted some of the funds he set up to aid in the nation’s development for the incoming administration.

Furthermore, he asserted that the present Akufo-Addo administration has utilized the fund and has not successfully raised cash to pay off future debts.

He stated that because of the steps that his administration took before departing office, “dumsor” is now under control.

Mr. Mahama asserted that the economic growth achieved during his administration cannot be equated with the current economic situation experienced by Ghanaians.

Given this track record, the NDC flagbearer said he is the best person to salvage Ghana’s economy from total collapse.

 

Watch the video below:

Credit: Joy News

 

 

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