How to resolve AdBlock issue? Martin Amidu Endorses John Mahama as the Best Choice for Ghana’s Presidency
Wednesday, 04 December 2024 | Ghana
Former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has declared John Dramani Mahama, flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), as the ideal candidate to become Ghana's next president. According to Amidu, while Mahama is not without flaws, his experience as a former president equips him to address the challenges left by the current administration.
In a statement made three days before the 2024 general election, Amidu emphasized that John Mahama’s leadership could be pivotal in auditing what he described as the "mess" created by the Akufo-Addo-led government. He noted that Mahama is capable of ensuring probity and accountability, values he claimed the current administration has failed to uphold. While acknowledging his past differences with the former president, Amidu stressed the need for a pragmatic approach to governance and the importance of parliamentary representation to facilitate a proper audit of the outgoing government’s actions.
Amidu further alleged that President Nana Akufo-Addo harbors a fear of being audited by Mahama, urging Ghanaians to vote for the NDC in the upcoming December 7 elections to safeguard the integrity of the 1992 Constitution. He stated that the Constitution does not endorse dynastic politics or governance by cronyism, hence the need for change. He described Mahama as the "best bet" to protect the Constitution and ensure transparency and accountability in governance.
In contrast, Amidu dismissed the candidacy of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP’s presidential candidate, claiming he lacks the traits of honesty and selfless service required to lead the country. He expressed strong reservations about Bawumia’s suitability, despite their shared heritage from the northern regions of Ghana.
Amidu, who served as Attorney General under the NDC before being appointed as the country’s first Special Prosecutor, is known for his criticism of corruption in government. He notably resigned from his role in 2020, accusing President Akufo-Addo of undermining his efforts to fight corruption. Referring to Akufo-Addo as the "mother serpent of corruption," Amidu claimed that the president failed to provide the necessary support for investigating and prosecuting corrupt individuals within his administration.
With these strong endorsements and criticisms, Martin Amidu has added a significant voice to the political discourse leading up to Ghana’s 2024 elections, intensifying the debate over the country’s future leadership.
In a statement made three days before the 2024 general election, Amidu emphasized that John Mahama’s leadership could be pivotal in auditing what he described as the "mess" created by the Akufo-Addo-led government. He noted that Mahama is capable of ensuring probity and accountability, values he claimed the current administration has failed to uphold. While acknowledging his past differences with the former president, Amidu stressed the need for a pragmatic approach to governance and the importance of parliamentary representation to facilitate a proper audit of the outgoing government’s actions.
Amidu further alleged that President Nana Akufo-Addo harbors a fear of being audited by Mahama, urging Ghanaians to vote for the NDC in the upcoming December 7 elections to safeguard the integrity of the 1992 Constitution. He stated that the Constitution does not endorse dynastic politics or governance by cronyism, hence the need for change. He described Mahama as the "best bet" to protect the Constitution and ensure transparency and accountability in governance.
In contrast, Amidu dismissed the candidacy of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP’s presidential candidate, claiming he lacks the traits of honesty and selfless service required to lead the country. He expressed strong reservations about Bawumia’s suitability, despite their shared heritage from the northern regions of Ghana.
Amidu, who served as Attorney General under the NDC before being appointed as the country’s first Special Prosecutor, is known for his criticism of corruption in government. He notably resigned from his role in 2020, accusing President Akufo-Addo of undermining his efforts to fight corruption. Referring to Akufo-Addo as the "mother serpent of corruption," Amidu claimed that the president failed to provide the necessary support for investigating and prosecuting corrupt individuals within his administration.
With these strong endorsements and criticisms, Martin Amidu has added a significant voice to the political discourse leading up to Ghana’s 2024 elections, intensifying the debate over the country’s future leadership.