Majority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has voiced criticism against the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), former President John Dramani Mahama.

Afenyo-Markin contends that Mahama's candidacy lacks innovation and offers nothing new to Ghanaians, citing his track record as former vice president and president.

During a press briefing held in Parliament on April 19, 2024, the Effutu Member of Parliament asserted that Mahama's leadership stint was marred by inefficiency and unfulfilled promises.

He argued that Mahama's tenure as both Vice President and President failed to deliver on its pledges, thereby making him an unattractive choice for the electorate.

Afenyo-Markin's critique underscores the perceived lack of vision for Ghana's future within Mahama's candidacy, highlighting concerns over his ability to bring about meaningful change if elected again.

"We have the NDC candidate who has had the opportunity to serve as vice president and president. He’s been vice president for three and a half years before and he’s been president for some four and half years.

"We know his track record. He is the same person with the same old team coming to tell us that they have something to offer but we know their track records.

"In any event, perish the thought, should opportunity smile at him he has only one term, there will be no sense of urgency. And we dare say that from day one that government will be in crisis because those party people will be struggling for who should be the next leader,” he said.

He added, "Ghanaians need a stable government with focus…Dr. Bawumia offers a better future than John Mahama.”

This isn't the first instance where the Majority Leader has voiced criticism against Mahama.

Just last month, he made similar remarks on the floor of Parliament, highlighting concerns over Mahama's ability to bring about meaningful change and questioning the novelty of his candidacy.