We have been stating for years that John Mahama has been a victim of extreme prejudice and political propaganda led sadly by a man whose sole aim was to become president at all costs.
This he could only achieve by destroying his predecessor, a good man, a very patriotic Ghanaian, Nana Akufo-Addo, in the past touted as his friend and a good colleague on the other side of the political divide in parliament.
Recall the Ford vehicle issue and the accusations of corruption against Mr Mahama by the NPP. Let me also mention the bus branding ‘scandal’, which again led to serious accusations, mass mobilisation and condemnation by the NPP and then-candidate Akufo-Addo.
These are two significant examples of how corruption and graft were used as political leverage to justify the claim that the NDC and its leadership were incompetent and incapable of managing the country's affairs.
It is worth noting that today, Akufo Addo and Bawumia are in power, but they have yet to be able to prove any of these claims. From the actions and omissions of their government, it is obvious to Ghanaians that they are corrupt and comfortable associating with corruption.
The level of dishonesty and disregard for the Ghanaian people by this NPP Government is unprecedented and gravely unimaginable.
This president promised to put his presidency on the line to end galamsey at a time when it was axiomatic that they were and are heavily involved in it. This is manifestly evident in Frimpong Boateng’s report, bearing in mind that the president himself commissioned this work.
How the former Minister has since been treated in the aftermath of the leaked report is now a matter of public record and needs no reiteration.
That galamsey is perpetrated by members of the president’s team and government is confirmed, and it has been established that some NPP members have been using expensive mining equipment without authorisation, raping the state of its natural resources, and destroying our water bodies; whilst Akufo Addo looks on unconcerned.
You may recall the regrettable will of the late Sir John, who left forest concessions, properties, and state lands to his family upon his passing. What is the current status of this matter? Why has the President yet to take action? We are eagerly waiting for the President's response. Galamsey is still ongoing, causing damage to our water bodies.
Let me also remind you of the recent scandal involving Cecelia Dapaah. This case has only reinforced the accusations of corruption against President Akufo-Addo.
As every Ghanaian predicted, the case has ended. A court ruling has ordered that all the hard currency and amounts in the bank be returned to Cecilia Dapaah.
This decision is a travesty that we are all struggling to understand. The amount of money involved pales in comparison to any alleged corruption claims or allegations under President Mahama.
The OSP has ultimately truncated one of the biggest scandals of all time and an irrefutable opportunity for this Government to prove itself as one willing and able to deal with corruption.
The inability or the desire to fight corruption vehemently has conferred on Akufo-Addo the title of a clearing agent. As he predicted, his ‘dear’ Cecilia Dapaah has been cleared, and what little integrity she has left will be for history to judge.
Mr Mahama was tough enough on corruption, and many instances confirm this. All the allegations of corruption during his first term were actuated by malice and by a trumpeted campaign carefully hatched by the NPP, particularly Akufo Addo and Bawumia, to taint and tarnish the unblemished character of President Mahama.
Ghanaians should be outraged at the mismanagement of the country and join the fight for change to rescue the nation from a failed government.
Source: Joyce Bawah Mogtari Private Legal Practitioner and Special Aide to former President John D. Mahama
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The arrogance of Joyce even reflects in her writings. pls be sober after 8 years in opposition or you also think it's a done deal for your uncle Mahama. Fear the Ghanaian voter they say and don't be too sure my sister since it's people like Joyce who sent the NDC into opposition in the first place. she sounds too bitter, disrespectful, arrogant and tribalistic. That must definitely stop for the better chance of her uncle Mahama.
Does this Montari wonam knows GO1?
I thought this m0r0n will also write about the corrupt John Ford Mahama's international Airbus scandal. NDC hypocrates. Rot in opposition. NDC thie.ves behaving like angels.
hmmmm, was it not under this same John Dramani Mahama that the MASLOC boss took our money and fled?
Until the NDC comes to terms with understanding how multiparty democracy functions, it will always get more frustrated when its opponents use the same weapons against it, just as much as to say that is what the NDC understands better. Specifically, malicious and defamatory propaganda must not be the main weapon. Every political party has its own traditions and ideologies that underpin its policies. Unfortunately, the NDC does not articulate these in its policies, if it has any at all. You see alternative solutions based on party ideology, or, if you like, party philosophy, which will do the trade-off in terms of convincing the electorate for their votes. At the end of the day, the electorate is primarily interested in solutions that will improve their circumstances or livelihood. Sometimes there are political polemics here and there, but they must be measured so as not to defame the opponent for cheap political gains. To date, I have not heard of any allegations or perceptions of corruption against Akufo-Addo per se. Above all, the NPP administration under Akufo-Addo has performed better in terms of infrastructure and social interventions. The NPP administrations give policy guidelines and intents, i.e., 1D1F, FSHS, planting for food, railway infrastructure, and tourism developments. I bet the same cannot be said of the NDC administration except for allegations of corruption and defamation coming from the boys with sharp teeth.
oh oh oh my auntie joyce cant you just keep mute as the JDM card is still incompetent and you cannot wash it away. we should change which govt for which govt. you still cannt be serious even in opposition. JDM tackled corruption headon great that is you, am sure you were chopping left right and left so that is what you saw. did jdm sell our baxite to his brother after the elections that he lost by a million vote. to be both sides are corrupt so do not bring your side agai. ghana is moving on, bye