“The NPP has taken Ghana 10 years backwards”- Mahama

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has criticized the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) for launching interchanges before the December 7 elections, even though he has accused him in the past of exploiting such infrastructure projects for political ends while in office.

Mahama cited an NPP member Gabby Otchere-Darko’s 2016 social media post, in which he urged voters to prioritize the economy over the building of interchanges, as a stark contrast to the policies of the current administration.

Otchere-Darko had maintained at the time that economic issues should take precedence over infrastructure initiatives meant to win over politicians.

Mahama’s remarks came after the recent inauguration of several key road projects, including the Flowerpot Interchange and Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange Phase II, by President Akufo-Addo.

These projects, along with others, were launched in the final stretch leading up to the 2024 elections.

During his campaign stop in Bawaleshie, part of the final phase of his Greater Accra tour, Mahama expressed his frustration, claiming that the NPP’s previous criticisms of his administration over infrastructure development are now coming back to haunt them.

“How correct are his words eight years ago? So, don’t let them divert your attention. This election is about change and not an interchange. This election is about unemployment and economic hardship.

“This election is about corrupt and incompetent leadership. Clearly, the NPP administration has failed to make the lives of Ghanaians better. Why we vote in elections to elect leaders is for them to improve our lives. But in eight years, the NPP has taken Ghana 10 years backwards,” Mahama said.

Source: Ghanatodayonline.com