An economic adviser and spokesperson for the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Gideon Boako, has urged the citizens of Ghana to decline John Dramani Mahama's candidacy on December 7, 2024.

He contended that if John Dramani Mahama assumes leadership, he would lack accountability to the people, particularly given his absence from future electoral contests after 2028.

Speaking in an interview with Accra-based United Television, Gideon Boako emphasized how Ghanaians witnessed the country's deterioration under John Dramani Mahama's previous leadership, even when he faced the 2016 elections.

Mr Boako asserted that if granted the opportunity to lead Ghana in 2025 without the pressure of future elections, Mahama would likely prioritize personal wealth accumulation, leaving the nation in a state of disrepair.

“We all know what John Dramani Mahama did in his first term in government. We were aware of the corruption and how he destroyed Ghana, even when he knew he had another term to be accountable to the people of Ghana. So it is obvious that if John Mahama is given the opportunity, he will not be accountable because he has no election ahead of him. Ghanaians should note this and not vote for John Mahama.

"Bawumia, on the other hand, is aware of the task ahead of him and the fact that he needs to come back to the people for their votes, so he will respect the Ghanaian people and perform his duty with diligence,” he expressed.