John Dramani Mahama, flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has made an impassioned plea to Ghanaians to vote against the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the upcoming general elections on December 7. According to Mahama, the NPP government, led by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has poorly managed Ghana’s economy, resulting in widespread financial hardship.

Speaking during a political rally in the Savannah Region as part of his nationwide campaign, Mahama emphasized that ousting the NPP is the only way to bring about meaningful change and relief for Ghanaians. He accused the NPP of economic incompetence and a lack of accountability, citing the depreciation of the Cedi and the rising cost of cement as key indicators of the government’s failure.

“This is a government that does not accept its fault,” Mahama said, urging voters to reject the NPP for its role in the country’s economic decline. He pointed out that while the NPP claims to be better economic managers, they have overseen the steep rise of the dollar from GH¢4 to GH¢17 and cement prices from GH¢24 to GH¢110 per bag.