Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minority Leader, has described the outcome of the December 7 elections as a “people’s revolution” against an "insensitive and unresponsive" government.
Speaking in Parliament during its first sitting in two months after the house was recalled, Dr Ato Forson emphasized that the election results reflected a significant shift in the mood of the Ghanaian populace.
According to Dr Forson, the election outcome was a direct response to a government he criticized as obstinate, high-handed, and dismissive of public opinion.
He argued that the loss of several key parliamentary seats by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the decisive victory of President-elect John Dramani Mahama were clear indications of the electorate's dissatisfaction with the outgoing administration.
Dr Forson commended the people of Ghana for what he referred to as their bravery and resolve in demanding better leadership.
He attributed the outcome to the public's frustration over policies and governance style that failed to consider their needs and well-being.
“Mr Speaker, what happened at the polls on December 7 was a revolution, the people’s revolution.” “It was a revolt against a government that is obstinate, insensitive, high-handed and dismissive of public opinion,” he remarked.
He concluded by urging members of the incoming government to draw valuable lessons from the electoral outcome.
He called on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to honour the trust placed in them by delivering on their promises and ensuring a more inclusive and responsive leadership approach.
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