Former president John Dramani Mahama has assessed the Akufo-Addo-led government as characterized by massive job losses and unemployment. He blamed the development on unfulfilled promises of his successor.
This was contained in the former president’s May Day message to Ghanaian workers on Wednesday.
“Like many disappointed Ghanaians including yourselves, I am also aware of the numerous unfulfilled promises of this government, which has led to the twin phenomenon of massive job losses and massive unemployment.”
He also touched on how insecurity is impeding economic growth.
“In addition, I am aware of the unprecedented insecurity in our country, which is becoming a major threat to foreign and domestic investment in our economy,” Mr. Mahama said.
Read his full message below
On the occasion of the 2019 May Day, I commend, on behalf of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), all Ghanaian workers and our comrades around the world for your untiring and immense sacrifices from dawn to dusk, all year round.
Through your toils, over the years, we have added to the gains of our forebears. I am, however, aware of the present harsh and hard socioeconomic environment within which so much is still expected of you.
In addition, I am aware of the unprecedented insecurity in our country, which is becoming a major threat to foreign and domestic investment in our economy.
Like many disappointed Ghanaians including yourselves, I am also aware of the numerous unfulfilled promises of this government, which has led to the twin phenomenon of massive job losses and massive unemployment.
On this special day, I encourage you, our gallant workers and all citizens, not to despair. Don’t give up on yourselves and Ghana. Let’s keep hope alive and pray for better times in the coming years.
On my part, I promise you truthful, selfless and dedicated leadership, to improve the wellbeing and security of all Ghanaians.
Let me also remind government of the overarching need to work conscientiously towards the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and in this particular case, Goal 8, which calls for the promotion of sustainable economic growth and decent work for all.
Happy May Day!
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Hallo, i think it will be good for JM to read the many comments ghanaians have reacted to his May Day speech. Ghanaian politics is like Palm Sunday and good Friday activities. Many ghanaians who follow JM on the Streets singen Alleluia with Palm branches, are the very People who will persecute him on good Friday by shouting, crucify him, crucify him. That is ghanaian poitics. So JDM dont trust the massive crowd who follow you on the Streets and even your own NDC Gurus dont trust them, They are only interested in your Money and Nothing else.A word to the wise is enough.
Four year mandate two years gone and u expect all promises to have been fulfilled? Nsemfo wor Ghana
So Mahama which promise are you talking about?
you are behind the insecurity in the country
ha ha we do not forget u and u brought domso to us for four years
oh this man is desperate for power.i hate you because of your policy of three month arrears paid to teachers after working for months.you will never come to power again
Look at the Incompetent One too.. NDC is a big Joke.
Eh!! Wopana se ete daa dea nka ye din na twe fa ho 2020, ana stra no bi nso nea? Eh!! Wopana I see say your eye red proper proper to redeem yourself from the 2016 embarrassment. I can swear by the licking of my elbow that you have nothing to offer except to prove that you were able to come back. Wopana gye wo ahome wai na di sika no saa fa pe wo ba bi tena.
Look at the man who accepted bribes in an open arm and its well documented to have taken Ford Expedition as bribe to award contract to a citizen of a foreign country. Isn’t same Mahama who sat and watch his brother dupe Ghana millions of cedis without paying tax on imported goods and many other business deals. This is the same man who owns a luxury hotel and houses in US, Dubai, and UK yet talks about disappointment? This is pure joke and attempt to lure Ghanaians to believes his corrupt mind aligned with the which in reality is opposite. I urge the people of Ghana to ignore mahama for he has nothing better to offer the people of Ghana.
I'm glad this corrupt incompetent promiscuous ***barred word*** hog has admitted the promises were many,yet have been fulfilled.Mr."***barred word***",please read them from Dr.BAWUMIA'S MAY DAY statement.