Akufo- Addo Has a Recurring Pattern of Making Partisan Statements - Mahama Jabs Akufo-Addo Over Ekumfi’s Neglect Comments

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John Mahama, the former president and presidential candidate representing the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has voiced strong disapproval of recent statements made by President Akufo-Addo regarding what seems to suggest intentional neglect of development in the Ekumfi constituency.

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In his critique, Mr. Mahama condemned the President's comments as "unfortunate," illustrating what he perceives as a tendency for Akufo-Addo to issue partisan statements. Indeed, Mr. Mahama took to social media, specifically X (formerly Twitter), to remind President Akufo-Addo of his constitutional obligations, referencing Article 36, clause 2(d) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.

President Akufo-Addo has openly shared that his government consciously disregarded development efforts in Ekumfi due to the electorate voting out Francis Ato Cudjoe from Parliament in the 2020 elections. This revelation was made during an interaction with traditional leaders from the Ekumfi constituency at the Jubilee House. The President voiced his discontent with the voting pattern and the constituents' decision to remove Ato Cudjoe despite appointing him as Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture to spearhead development in the region.

In response, Mr. Mahama firmly criticized the President, highlighting what he views as a recurring pattern of making partisan statements that seem to contradict the President's oath to serve impartially as stipulated in the constitution. Mr. Mahama emphasized the need for adherence to constitutional tenets, specifically underscoring Article 36, clause 2(d), in a bid to underscore the President's responsibilities.

Related To This: NDC's Deputy Secretary Jabs Akufo-Addo For His Statement on Neglecting Ekumfi Development

The President's remarks have triggered significant public backlash, with numerous individuals expressing their disapproval, deeming his statements unwarranted and an unbecoming display from a figure holding the presidential office. This episode has sparked controversy, shining a spotlight on the interplay between political rhetoric, constitutional obligations, and leadership conduct within Ghana's political discourse.



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