Former President John Mahama has stated that President Akufo-Addo is fond of making statements that are more aligned with the interests of a specific political group than being impartial or neutral.

Mr Mahama made this claim while expressing dissatisfaction with President Akufo-Addo's recent statement suggesting intentional neglect of development in the Ekumfi constituency.

President Akufo-Addo conveyed his dissatisfaction with the voting pattern in Ekumfi during an interaction with traditional leaders from the constituency at the Jubilee House.

He mentioned that despite appointing Ato Cudjoe as Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture to facilitate development in the area, the constituents voted him out, which displeased him.

In response, Mr. Mahama criticized President Akufo-Addo's remarks, deeming them "unfortunate" and pointing out what he perceives as a tendency for the president to make partisan statements.

He also recalled the Mepe controversy, where President Akufo-Addo told Akosombo dam spillage flood victims that if it were based on those who voted for him during the elections, he would not be present.

Through a post on social media (referred to as X in the text), Mr. Mahama reminded President Akufo-Addo of his constitutional responsibilities outlined in Article 36, clause 2(d) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.

"President Akufo-Addo has a penchant for making such partisan statements, as we witnessed recently during his visit to flood victims in Mepe. His actions contradict the oath he swore as President to do justice to all manner of persons."

"Let me also remind him of Chapter Six of our constitution, specifically Article 36, clause 2(d)," he posted on X.

President Akufo-Addo's comments regarding intentional neglect of development in the Ekumfi constituency have faced criticism, with many expressing the view that they are unnecessary and unbecoming of a presidential figure.

The remarks, perceived by some as divisive and partisan, have sparked disapproval from individuals who believe that a president should refrain from making statements that may be interpreted as casting blame on specific constituencies or communities based on their voting patterns.