William Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo
John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has leveled a sharp accusation against President Akufo-Addo, alleging that his reluctance to transfer power is driven by fears of accountability for supposed state capture.
In a recent speech at the Bawku Naba Palace in the Upper East Region during his campaign tour, Mahama suggested that Akufo-Addo’s hesitancy to hand over the reins of power stems from concerns about being held accountable for alleged misappropriation and misuse of state assets. His comments followed the release of the controversial “Agyapadie” document, which purportedly outlines a strategy by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to monopolize state resources.
President Akufo-Addo has vehemently denied any link to the document, dismissing it as a fabrication aimed at tarnishing his political image.
Mahama pointed to Akufo-Addo’s previous remarks, where the President claimed he could not pass the baton to Mahama due to past controversies, as evidence of his fear. “They want their Vice President to take over so he can shield them,” Mahama alleged, adding that the NPP is trying to ensure a continuation of their administration to avoid facing accountability.
The former President emphasized that anyone involved in misusing Ghana’s resources would be held accountable. He also committed to upholding the same standard within his administration, promising that any NDC official who engages in similar corruption would face strict consequences.
“If elected, we will ensure those who have caused suffering through corruption will be held accountable,” Mahama declared. “But let me be clear: any misconduct by our officials will be met with the same rigorous accountability we apply to the outgoing NPP administration.”
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