Former president and presidential candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has criticised President Akufo-Addo.

During a ceremony in Accra on July 24, 2023, to mark the 11th anniversary of the passing of Former President, Prof John Evans Atta Mills, he sated that unlike the current dispensation, the late former president did not exploit state agencies for personal gain.

He emphasized that the politically charged judicial system prevalent today was not present during Prof Mills' time, according to a report by 3news.com.

"Prof Mills was a leader who never sought to consolidate power at any cost or manipulate state agencies to further his political interests," Mahama stated.

He praised the independence of the Electoral Commission (EC) and the judiciary during Mills' tenure, noting that they were not influenced by the president's desires when delivering their verdicts.

Mahama also highlighted Prof Mills' deep respect for Ghana's culture and values. He mentioned that Mills strongly opposed LGBTQ rights, as he upheld the nation's social and moral principles.

Additionally, Mahama credited the late former president for being an excellent talent spotter and acknowledged himself as one of Mills' many proteges who have succeeded in their respective fields.