The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has expressed deep concern about the governance of the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government, stating that it poses a significant threat to Ghana's democracy.

Taking to Facebook on Monday, July 31, Mr. Mahama urged Ghanaians to vote out the current administration in the upcoming 2024 election to save the nation from further challenges.

“Transparent and accountable governance in which opportunities are open to all and not just a few is the greatest guarantor of our democracy.

“The almost seven years of Akufo Addo and Bawumia’s maladministration is the biggest threat to the survival of our constitutional democracy. Only a CHANGE in this inept NPP government can ensure the sustainability of our democracy.

“The next NDC administration will work to restore hope to Ghanaians quickly. The business-as-usual approach to governance, lies and propaganda will not work. We cannot and must avoid repeating the mistakes of the NPP.”

He firmly believes that the nearly seven years of the Akufo-Addo and Bawumia administrations have put Ghana's constitutional democracy at risk.

According to him, the only way to ensure the sustainability of democracy and restore hope to the people is through a change of leadership.

He emphasized the need to replace the current inept NPP government with the NDC administration.

Mr. Mahama stressed that transparent and accountable governance, where opportunities are accessible to all, not just a privileged few, is crucial for upholding democracy in the country.

He further warned against the business-as-usual approach to governance, lies, and propaganda, and pledged that the next NDC administration would work diligently to address the challenges and restore hope to the Ghanaian people.

In addition, John Dramani Mahama criticized President Akufo-Addo's appointees for their conduct and actions, which he believes are in stark contrast to the president's previous advice about seeking personal enrichment in the private sector, rather than in politics.

Mahama expressed his disappointment that the current behavior of President Akufo-Addo's appointees deviates significantly from the president's wise words spoken more than six years ago.

These remarks were made during his address to the graduating class of 2023 at the Academic City University College.

“Some of you who will find yourself in politics, I wish to sound a note of caution, as President Akufo-Addo said if your goal into office is to enrich yourself, then don’t come, go to the private sector.

“Very profound words were spoken by the President, more than 6 and a half years ago. With what is happening today, I’m sure the President himself does not remember he spoke these very wise words.”