John Mahama Sends A Message to Ghanaians

President-elect John Dramani Mahama has told Ghanaians that his administration will not take advantage of the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) substantial legislative majority. He highlighted that his government will consult with the minority New Patriotic Party (NPP) in order to reach a wide consensus on crucial national issues. On Thursday, December 12, Mahama said from his office in Accra, “We are not going to misuse the majority we have; we will consult with the minority to build consensus in the interest of this country.”

Mahama and the NDC won the general elections held on December 7, 2024. The transition from the outgoing Akufo-Addo administration to his new government has already begun. On December 11, 2024, the Joint Transition Team was officially established to manage the peaceful transfer of power. The brief ceremony took place at Accra’s International Conference Centre.

President Akufo-Addo presented President-elect Mahama with the official transition notes during the event. Akufo-Addo assured Mahama and his vice-presidential counterpart of his complete support during the transition period. “I would like to assure both of them (President-elect and Vice President-elect) of the full support of my government and myself for an effective transition,” he said, wishing them well in their future leadership.

The Presidential Transition Act of 2012 (Act 845) governs the transition, establishing a legal framework for an orderly and transparent transfer of power. In his speech, President-elect Mahama expressed trust in the abilities of the Joint Transition Team members, stating that they would work efficiently and in compliance with the law. He urged on all parties to follow the spirit of the transfer Act to guarantee a smooth and seamless transfer. “We may belong to different political parties, but we all belong to one Ghana,” Mahama stated, advocating unity and collaboration during this vital time.