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President Nana Akufo-Addo, during a visit to the Bantama Constituency in the Ashanti Region, cautioned Ghanaians about the former President’s purported transformation. He emphasized that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer for the 2024 polls failed during his previous term and lacks evidence to support claims of personal renewal.
Key Points:
- Doubts on Transformation: President Akufo-Addo expressed skepticism about the former President’s claims of being a changed person, labeling it as “pure deception.” He questioned the basis for the alleged transformation and whether there is any tangible evidence to support it.
- Election Warning: With elections approaching, the president urged voters to carefully consider the track record of candidates. He reminded the electorate of the former President’s past failure to deliver on promises during his time in office.
- Caution Against Tribal and Religious Politics: President Akufo-Addo cautioned against condoning tribal and religious politics, emphasizing that voters should prioritize candidates based on their skills and contributions rather than their background or beliefs.
- Endorsement of Vice President: The president endorsed his vice president, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, as his successor, urging voters to consider skills and capabilities over other factors. Dr Bawumia was elected as the New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer on November 4, 2023.
- Upcoming Election Face-off: The 2024 election is set to witness a competition between Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and former President John Mahama, who was voted out of office in 2016 and lost a comeback bid in 2020.