Former President John Dramani Mahama has emphasized that the upcoming December election is crucial, not just for the NDC, but for the future of Ghana.
Speaking at the inauguration of the Aldershot branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) UK & Ireland Chapter, he emphasized the critical importance of the 2024 general elections. He warned that if the New Patriotic Party (NPP) remains in office, it could spell disaster for the country’s future.
“This year’s election is different. We must win this victory, not for the NDC but for Ghana,” he said.
The NDC flagbearer also delivered a scathing critique of the current government’s handling of state-owned enterprises and the general state of the country.
“Our country has deteriorated in every sector, including healthcare and education. State-owned enterprises that were making profits are all making losses, and that is because it is a ‘yenkyendi’ government in place.”
Mahama provided specific examples to illustrate his point, focusing on the decline of the Produce Buying Company (PBC) and GIHOC Distilleries, both previously successful under his administration.
“In the 2016/2017 crop year, the Produce Buying Company purchased 30% of the total cocoa exported from Ghana. Today, do you know how much PBC buys? 0%. And they haven’t paid their workers for ten months; banks are towing PBC’s properties away because they have been unable to repay their credit.”
“GIHOC Distilleries was one of the best-performing state-owned enterprises under my administration. The company raised capital from its operations and invested independently in new production lines. Today, GIHOC is a shadow of itself. It is struggling to pay staff salaries. I could go on and on. Just name any state-owned enterprise; they have just destroyed it.”
