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Former President John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has addressed a request made by Nana Akomea, the Managing Director of the State Transport Corporation (STC), who urged him to refrain from accepting ex-gratia payments from the state.
During an appearance on Peace FM’s ‘Kokrokoo’ program, Nana Akomea expressed his intention to demonstrate his stance on abolishing ex-gratia when Mahama returns to power.
In response to Akomea’s remarks, Mahama took to Twitter on Friday to clarify that he does not accept ex-gratia. He stated that he receives a monthly pension instead, which contradicts Akomea’s claim.
He tweeted: “My friend Nana Akomea. Really sad what politics can do to a fine mind! I don’t take ex-gratia. I receive a monthly pension”.
Ex-gratia payments are typically provided to public officials or political officeholders when they leave their positions.
My friend Nana Akomea. Really sad what politics can do to a fine mind!
I don't take ex-gratia. I receive a monthly pension.
— John Dramani Mahama (@JDMahama) May 26, 2023
source:graphic.com.gh