The National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) flag bearer, John Dramani Mahama, has said “Ghana urgently needs leadership that is inspiring and compassionate, rooted in integrity, truth, justice, and accountability.”
He says the current government, despite the unprecedented hardship it has subjected Ghanaians into, is refusing wise counsel that would have helped subdue the challenges to some extent.
Speaking at an event dubbed: ‘Mahama fellowships with the clergy’ held in Accra Tuesday, October 01, 2024, the former President listed some of the numerous challenges the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration has put Ghanaians through which he says his experience will lead him to sail the nation through if elected in December.
“The soaring cost of living has plunged many into poverty, with countless
businesses on the brink of collapse. Bank closures have rendered many
banking professionals jobless. Debt exchange haircuts have eroded the incomes and savings of the Ghanaian middle class and pensioners.
“Our natural resources, including water bodies and forests, are under severe
threat from illegal mining driven by the greed of our leaders. This poses a
grave danger to our survival.
“Today, many of our children no longer see a future for themselves in their
homeland. The collective dream of a prosperous nation is fading fast.
You would expect that, at the very least, our leaders would listen to wise
counsel and correct their course when heading down the wrong path,” he lamented.
However, he said the government is not ready to heed to advise to avert the challenges.
“Unfortunately, that humility is absent in those who have governed us for
nearly eight years.”
He asserted that the next NDC administration will prioritise the well being of the people by transforming their lives, something he said requires an honest leadership that creates prosperity for all.
“We must steer the country back onto genuine progress and transformation.
This is the kind of leadership the NDC offers to the people of Ghana in the
upcoming December 7 elections.
“Leadership that will be honest with the people, reject extravagance, tackle
corruption, and invest the nation’s resources wisely to create prosperity and
opportunities for all,” he underscored.
