A political science lecturer and analyst Clement Adu Acheampong has stated that Ghanaians will not have enough patience to wait for Mr. John Dramani Mahama the former president and the flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress NDC if voted for as president.
Speaking on Plan B FM’s morning show NKOSUONSEM hosted by Obidehye Kofi Sekyi, Mr. Acheampong explained that, Mr. Mahama would have only four years as president if he had been voted for, so how much time does he need to get things fixed in Ghana, ” you must work within the time frame to get things fixed because Ghanaians are waiting for a redeemer, not those who will give excuses instead of getting things on track.”
He said Mr. Mahama has been a president before and knows what it takes to do things right, so why is he asking for a grace period before he can deliver?
“Asking for a grace period to get things fixed is a sign of failure in his second coming”
Meanwhile, Members of the Trades
Union Congress (TUC) is adamant about pursuing their rightful demands should the National Democratic Congress (NDC) secure victory in the 2024 elections, rejecting John Mahama’s call for a post-election grace period due to the financial challenges inherited from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration.
Former President John Mahama appealed to Ghanaians, especially trade and labor groups, during a ‘Campus Connect’ event in Hohoe, requesting a grace period if he were to return to power.
He stressed the need to revive the economy before addressing specific demands, acknowledging the increased calls for improved conditions of service from groups such as the teachers union, GNAT, NAGRAT, UTAG, and TEWU.
Mr Mahama cautioned that the financial state of the country would be revealed in 2025 when the NDC assumed office.
“And I will plead with the teachers union, GNAT, NAGRAT, UTAG, and TEWU, and all of them, I know all of you are clamoring for allowances. Let me caution you that in 2025 when we take over we will show you the books and the finances of this country. And when we have done that we can accede to your demands again, and that’s why I’m being very measured in the promises that I make because we all know the crises in which this country has been plunged.
And you will realize the harm that the NPP administration has done to Ghana’s economy. This country is broke, and so, we will beg you that when we come into office give us a bit of a honeymoon, let’s put things in place so that we bring the economy back onto its feet,” Mr. Mahama stated.
Despite his plea, Joshua Ansah, the Secretary-General of the TUC, asserted that workers would persist in their demands, attributing the current economic situation to politicians.
Mr Ansah speaking to the media urged the former president to address and rectify these issues promptly should he win the election.
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