How to resolve AdBlock issue? Mahama Rebukes Akufo-Addo’s Claims on ‘Dumsor’ and Urges Truthfulness
Wednesday, 27 November 2024 | Ghana
Former President John Mahama has dismissed President Akufo-Addo’s assertions about persistent power outages, popularly known as ‘dumsor,’ during his tenure. Addressing the issue, Mahama emphasized that the erratic power supply had been resolved before he left office in 2017.
During an event on Monday, November 25, President Akufo-Addo criticized Mahama’s legacy, describing it as plagued by power instability. He also questioned the feasibility of the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) proposed 24-Hour Economy policy, stating, “If he couldn’t maintain a stable 12-hour power supply when he was in office, how can he promise a 24-hour economy? Stop the lies.”
Mahama, however, refuted these claims. Speaking during his tour of the Western Region on Tuesday, he said, “I expect that when the NPP is telling lies, they'll leave it to the younger ones and the junior ones to do. But when the senior ones like Nana Akufo-Addo say that dumsor was not solved before we came, it is untrue. In 2016, dumsor had been solved. Nobody’s lights went off in 2016; nobody had load shedding in 2016—that is on record.”
Drawing from the Bible, Mahama added, “You know, liars cannot go to heaven. Proverbs Chapter 19:9 says, ‘Those who bear false witness will not go unpunished, and the liars will be destroyed.’ At his age, he should be preparing his soul for heaven. So, he should stop lying.”
Earlier that day, the NDC flagbearer addressed what he called NPP propaganda concerning the Ghana Police Service. He reassured newly recruited officers that they would not face dismissal if he is elected in December, countering claims that his government would retaliate against officers recruited during the current administration.
Mahama also used the platform to outline his vision for economic growth in the Western Region, including enhancing cocoa and oil production and reviving the region’s rail sector.
As the 2024 elections draw near, these exchanges between the NPP and the NDC continue to intensify, with each side defending their records and making promises for the future.
During an event on Monday, November 25, President Akufo-Addo criticized Mahama’s legacy, describing it as plagued by power instability. He also questioned the feasibility of the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) proposed 24-Hour Economy policy, stating, “If he couldn’t maintain a stable 12-hour power supply when he was in office, how can he promise a 24-hour economy? Stop the lies.”
Mahama, however, refuted these claims. Speaking during his tour of the Western Region on Tuesday, he said, “I expect that when the NPP is telling lies, they'll leave it to the younger ones and the junior ones to do. But when the senior ones like Nana Akufo-Addo say that dumsor was not solved before we came, it is untrue. In 2016, dumsor had been solved. Nobody’s lights went off in 2016; nobody had load shedding in 2016—that is on record.”
Drawing from the Bible, Mahama added, “You know, liars cannot go to heaven. Proverbs Chapter 19:9 says, ‘Those who bear false witness will not go unpunished, and the liars will be destroyed.’ At his age, he should be preparing his soul for heaven. So, he should stop lying.”
Earlier that day, the NDC flagbearer addressed what he called NPP propaganda concerning the Ghana Police Service. He reassured newly recruited officers that they would not face dismissal if he is elected in December, countering claims that his government would retaliate against officers recruited during the current administration.
Mahama also used the platform to outline his vision for economic growth in the Western Region, including enhancing cocoa and oil production and reviving the region’s rail sector.
As the 2024 elections draw near, these exchanges between the NPP and the NDC continue to intensify, with each side defending their records and making promises for the future.