NDC Presidential hopeful, John Dramani Mahama, believes that a victory for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2020 general elections will bring an end to the untold hardship and mass unemployment under the Akuffo-Addo led administration.
The former president on whose ticket the NDC lost the 2016 General election abysmally, said the party cannot wait to relieve Ghanaians from the sufferings they are currently experiencing.
In a short video to explain why he wants to lead the party again, Mahama said “Our collective victory in 2020 will end the increasing hardships, expand the base of our economy, create more sustainable jobs, ensure shared prosperity for all, and pursue good governance including peace, unity and security”.
He added that his decision to contest for the NDC’s presidential race is a result of the overwhelming support and encouragement given him by some party faithful and stalwarts.
“I have taken into consideration, the groundswell of support, the never-ending calls and encouragement from a large section of our party elders, members of our party, supporters and Ghanaians, from diverse backgrounds.”
“As a servant-leader, I have listened with deep respect to the elders of our party, to members of our party, and Ghanaians from all walks of life, and I am honoured to avail myself of truthful, transparent, selfless, unifying and dedicated service to the NDC and above all, to the good people of Ghana”, he added.
I owe God and country a duty to bring back NDC – Mahama
The former President indicated that he owes God and the good people of Ghana the greatest responsibility of recapturing power from the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP).
He said “I believe I owe a duty to God and my country to take our great party back into Government to right the wrongs of the past, and to put an end to the cries of the people under the current dispensation.”
It’s official: Mahama joins contest for NDC presidential ticket
John Mahama formally declared his intention to contest the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) presidential primaries after his letter of intent was presented to the party on his behalf by a delegation led by Former Ambassador, Daniel Ohene Agyekum at the NDC headquarters Thursday August 23, 2018 in Accra.
Others members of the delegation included former Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, Valerie Sawyer, Ambassador Victor Smith, Inusah Fuseini and a host of Members of Parliament.
Mr. Mahama joins other high profile candidates within the NDC including the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Sylvester Mensah, and Nadowli Kaleo MP, Alban Bagbin.
Other candidates are Dr. Ekwow Spio Garbrah; a former Trade and Industry Minister; Former Vice Chancellor of the University for Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Prof. Joshua Alabi, and Cape Coast South MP Kweku Ricketts-Hagan.
The NDC elects its presidential candidate come December 7, 2018.
Source: citinewsroom
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So this thing call Jon Mahama a kriminally minded northner thinks Ghanaians are fulls ; the idiotic donkey thinks Ghanaians have forgotten his kleptomaiac rampage of Ghana resources ; he thinks Ghanaias are so stooooopid ; they have forgotton his oligarch politics in which he sort to open the tap of cash from the BOG for a few of his frineds and family members including Ibrahim mahama ; Alfred Mahama ; Hajia Mahama to still and buy properties abroad whilst giving houses and cars to people like Akua Donkor ; he thinks Ghanaians have forgotten how even pastors like pastor Mensah-otabil ; Duncan-williams were o the rampage ***barred word*** mother Ghana.
Nation building is not a boxing match oh Sir to want a revenge. I can see revenge all over your face. I can't tell what new things you bring to the table. Respectfully, you accused someone of L.Y.I.N.G to beat you in 2016 but you have also started L.Y.I.N.G. How can you end all hardship? Even in advanced, rich countries there is hardship so why go for this lofty, unachievable slogan? Mr. President reconsider your decision and don't be misled by your young appointees. Even if per chance you win power in 2030 I can bet you you will achieve very little because revenge will be all over your mind. give way to others with new ideas to also lead the party. There is nothing wrong in allowing others the opportunity to also lead. After all someone gave you that opportunity otherwise you wouldn't have come into the limelight. Remember if this generation does not judge you, posterity will judge you big time win or lose in 2020 and the verdict will be very bad. A word to the wise .....
Is this greediness or genuine ambition to make Ghana a paradise? I rest my case. Good luck!
We know you more than yourself. What were you doing during you period as the president of Ghana. So do you want us to sleep in darkness again. You just go away your time is gone, gone forever and ever. Your step will NEVER BE IN JUBELEE HOUSE ANY MORE. OK. WE ARE FED UP WITH YOU MAAAAAHAAAMA.
Joke of the century
Good decision your excellency!!!!
Are you talking about the hardship you visited on teacher and nursing training?. Ghanaians are not ***barred word*** for you and your cronies to come and further deplete what is now been res what is now being restored by the current government. You left us with a mountain fill of debt, doomsor and above allowed most of the banks to go bankrupt without proper regulations. We are happy with our current situation. At least your gangantuan hardship that you left has been reduced through the introduction of Nabco, reduction of electricity bills, implementation of free shs and others. Please apart from helping your family and youself what direct social policy did you initiate to help the poor.
No more ***barred word*** syndrome Your chance is gone, enjoy your money!