The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has criticized the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) for launching interchanges before the December 7 elections, even though he has accused him in the past of exploiting such infrastructure projects for political ends while in office.
Mahama cited an NPP member Gabby Otchere-Darko’s 2016 social media post, in which he urged voters to prioritize the economy over the building of interchanges, as a stark contrast to the policies of the current administration.
At the time, Otchere-Darko had maintained that the focus should be on solving economic issues rather than on building initiatives meant to win over politicians.
Mahama’s comments followed President Akufo-Addo’s recent inauguration of a number of significant road projects, such as the Flowerpot Interchange and Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange Phase II.
In the final days before the 2024 elections, these and other initiatives were started.
Mahama voiced his dissatisfaction during his campaign stop in Bawaleshie, which was a part of the last leg of his Greater Accra trip. He said that the NPP’s earlier critiques of his administration regarding infrastructural development are now coming back to haunt them.
“How correct are his words eight years ago? So, don’t let them divert your attention. This election is about change and not an interchange. This election is about unemployment and economic hardship.
“This election is about corrupt and incompetent leadership. Clearly, the NPP administration has failed to make the lives of Ghanaians better. Why we vote in elections to elect leaders is for them to improve our lives. But in eight years, the NPP has taken Ghana 10 years backwards,” he stated.
Source: Citinewsroom