Former President John Dramani Mahama has leveled accusations against the Akufo-Addo administration, alleging that it has transgressed several crucial boundaries in Ghana's democratic norms.

As the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mahama asserted that President Akufo-Addo's actions prioritize political expediency over the strengthening of democratic institutions, thereby detrimentally impacting Ghana's democratic legacy.

In a post on his X platform, he said “The Nana Akufo Addo and Bawumia-led administration has crossed many red lines in our democratic practice.

“Their deliberate acts of putting political convenience ahead of democratic consolidation have left Ghana’s 4th Republic the poorer for it.”

Additionally, Mahama voiced concern over African governments' tendencies to target businesses owned by their political adversaries.

He lamented that this practice inhibits the growth of wealthy African-owned enterprises and urged governments to refrain from actions detrimental to business growth.

During a panel discussion at the 2nd edition of the Afro-Heritage Conference and Awards in Lagos, Nigeria, Mahama emphasized the importance of investing in young people to drive innovation that benefits ordinary citizens across the continent.

He urged African leaders to prioritize such investments to foster progress and opportunity.

“We must not be afraid for our business people to succeed, we must not be afraid to have rich Africans.

“Governments must not come and think that because some other governments created this business, then we must kill it. That’s part of the problem that we have. We must believe in ourselves, in adversity comes opportunities.”

The Nana Akufo Addo and Bawumia-led administration has crossed many red lines in our democratic practice. Their deliberate acts of putting political convenience ahead of democratic consolidation have left Ghana's 4th Republic the poorer for it.— John Dramani Mahama (@JDMahama) April 15, 2024