There is widespread excitement and jubilation following the NDC’s electoral victory in 2024, marking the end of what many describe as the dark days of Nana Akufo-Addo’s leadership.
Ghanaians look forward to a new era under John Mahama, who is set to be sworn in as President in January 2025.
This sentiment was echoed by the Deputy General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, during an interview on a Kumasi-based radio station.
He attributed the celebrations across the country, particularly among NDC supporters and sympathizers, to the long-standing dissatisfaction with the outgoing administration.
In his remarks, Mr. Gbande did not mince words as he criticized President Akufo-Addo’s leadership style and governance.
“President Akufo-Addo is a nepotistic, tribalistic, and discriminative politician who undermines those he does not like.
He was never a president for all Ghanaians; he was a president for his family, brothers, and sisters. He presided over the highest levels of political scandal and fraud in this country,” he stated bluntly.
Mr. Gbande also warned that appointees of the outgoing administration who used their positions for personal enrichment at the expense of the nation would face consequences.
“After January 7th, everybody will see their true size in this country. Let me assure you, anyone who has stolen anything that belongs to Ghana will have to either return it voluntarily or be pursued until it is recovered.”
He continued, “We are politicians, but this is not about politics; it is a fight for our generation and the future. The NPP has stolen more than they need—not because they were in dire need, but simply to deny the rest of us the benefits of this country. That is wickedness and pure evil.”
As President Nana Akufo-Addo’s tenure draws to a close, critics have been unrelenting in their assessments of his administration.
Many have described him in unfavourable terms, with some even suggesting that he ruled as a “democratic dictator” who prioritized policies benefiting his cronies and family members.
However, as is often said, time and posterity will be the ultimate judges of his administration when he finally leaves office.
