A member of the National Communications Team of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ellen Ama Daaku, has served notice to the Mahama-led government that the NPP will be highly critical and hold it accountable.
Some members of the public have suggested that the Mahama government should be given some time to fix the country, having taken over a poorly managed economy.
However, speaking during a panel discussion on Peace FM, monitored by GhanaWeb, Ellen Ama Daaku stated that there would be no breathing space for President Mahama, as he assured Ghanaians during the election campaign that he had the necessary competence to manage the country effectively.
“If we in the NPP say we will give John Mahama a breathing space, then we will be telling a lie. We shall not give him that space. Why would we? He told us while he was in opposition that he could better manage the country because he has experience as a former president. You sat at home for eight years and observed what went on under the Akufo-Addo administration. You convinced Ghanaians to bring you back to power, and they did. Now that you are in power, what breathing space do you need?
Ever since Mahama was elected president, he has been making a lot of statements. On the day he was sworn in, he made some bold declarations. During the presentation of the State of the Nation Address, he made similar remarks, and then on Independence Day as well. Enough of the talking, Mr. President. Get to work. The time has come for you to fulfill the promises you made to Ghanaians. But for us to give you a breathing space? That will never happen.”
John Dramani Mahama was sworn in as president on January 7, 2025. Two months into office, he has already fulfilled some of the promises he made while campaigning.
He has met his promise of forming a lean government by appointing a total of 60 ministers.
The president has also honored one of his major promises by abolishing certain taxes described as nuisance taxes, including the betting tax and E-Levy tax.
He has until 2028 to complete his term.
Meanwhile, watch this Ghana Month special edition of People and Places as we hear the story of how the head of Kwame Nkrumah’s bronze statue was returned after 43 years, below:
