The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has strongly criticized Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for seeking to extend the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) 8-year governance.

During the NDC’s campaign launch in Tamale on Saturday, July 27, Mahama argued that Ghana's youth cannot afford to spend another four years under the New Patriotic Party's government through Dr. Bawumia’s unproven leadership.

Mahama emphasized the need for experienced and effective leadership to generate opportunities and spur national development.

He condemned Dr. Bawumia's involvement in the current administration, which he accused of economic mismanagement. According to Mahama, the economic hardships Ghanaians are experiencing stem from poor leadership and decision-making by the current government.

The former President asserted that Dr. Bawumia’s track record does not justify giving him a chance to lead the country. He called on the electorate to evaluate the candidates' past performances and make a well-informed decision for the nation's benefit.

“The youth of this country don’t have four years to waste. The youth of this country are in a hurry to create the opportunities that will make them live a dignified life. They are not going to try somebody and four years take him off. The youth want an experienced hand,” he declared.

Mahama emphasized that the youth are seeking experienced leadership to create real opportunities for them, suggesting his own leadership would be more beneficial for the country's future. He urged Ghanaians to change direction on December 7 and avoid repeating past mistakes.

“On December 7, Ghana must change course, we cannot solve the crisis in which we are with the same people who caused the problem. Several years ago, somebody [President Akufo-Addo] came and said try me, the result is what we’re seeing today. Today, another person [Dr Bawumia] has come and he’s also saying try me.

“And he’s saying the same things the one who has put us in this ditch said eight years ago. And what they are saying is that if they don’t deliver after four years, change me.”