- NPP's Napo warns Mahama against criticizing traditional leaders
- Mahama accused of frustration due to NDC's election prospects
- Mahama slams government's corruption
- Civil society organizations to resurface under NDC - Mahama
Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the Vice Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has cautioned John Dramani Mahama against making unprovoked remarks against revered chiefs, imams, and pastors.
Speaking during a campaign tour at Ofoase in the Juaben constituency, Prempeh stated that Mahama’s recent outbursts are a result of his realization that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has no chance of winning the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections.
“Mr. Mahama has realised that the NDC has no chance of winning the presidential and parliamentary elections, so he has directed his frustration and anger to innocent people,” Prempeh said.
Prempeh emphasized that Mahama’s criticism of religious and traditional leaders reflects a lack of respect and urged voters not to support him in the upcoming elections.
“We know the lands belong to our respected chiefs, so I will continue to seek their permission before we start our house-to-house campaigns because I respect them,” Prempeh added.
Mahama’s recent remarks have drawn backlash, with critics accusing him of attacking leaders who have responded positively to requests for prayers and support.
Prempeh concluded by appealing for the blessings and support of chiefs, imams, and pastors for the NPP’s success in the December elections.
Meanwhile, Mahama highlighted the level of corruption under the current government during his campaign in the Okaikwei North Constituency.
“If this level of corruption and bribery were happening under an NDC government, by now soldiers would have overthrown our government,” Mahama stated.
Mahama also pointed out the silence of civil society organizations under the current government, predicting they would resurface when the NDC returns to power.
