John Mahama
John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has slammed President Akufo-Addo, calling him the most reckless and heartless leader in Ghana's history.
Mr. Mahama made the comments in reaction to President Akufo-Addo's words about the people of Mepe and other villages that experience severe destruction because of the Akosombo Dam spillage in 2023.
The former president was speaking at a community engagement in Dadedo, Ho West of the Volta Region, as part of his #Mahama4Change2024 campaign tour.
He compared Akufo-Addo to previous presidents like Atta Mills, JJ Rawlings, Kufuor, and himself, saying they all demonstrated compassion for all Ghanaians.
John Mahama said that President Akufo-Addo was primarily concerned with his supporters.
"President Rawlings cared about everybody in the country. President Kufuor cared about everybody in the country; Prof. Mills cared about every Ghanaian anywhere in this country. I cared about every Ghanaian anywhere in this country. Unfortunately, we have a caring president who for him; those he cares about are those who voted for him."
He added: And so when the Akosombo Dam spillage took place, it flooded people's property. Mepe was underwater completely, several villages were inundated, and people were living in refugee camps, and then the President of Ghana goes there and says I came here just because I am president, but if it were about the number of votes you voted for me, I wouldn't be here. That is the most unfeeling, uncaring, and reckless statement any president can make in history."
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