The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has asserted that it is not within President Akufo-Addo's authority to decide his successor after the general elections.
Mr Mahama emphasised that the president would have to hand over power to whoever the people of Ghana elect.
This statement comes in response to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's firm stance against handing over the presidency to his predecessor, John Dramani Mahama.
During an address to the chiefs and people of Wa, President Akufo-Addo expressed gratitude for their support throughout his presidency and informed the Paramount Chief of the Waala traditional area, Naa Fuseini Seidu Pelpuo IV, that he intended to return with the New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, as his successor.
Speaking to the Central Regional House of Chiefs on Tuesday, July 30, after introducing his running mate, Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, Mr Mahama reiterated that President Akufo-Addo would have no choice but to hand over to him if he wins the forthcoming election.
Mr Mahama stressed his belief in the power of the people's vote and his readiness to assume leadership if elected.
“Please tell [President Akufo-Addo], it is not in his mouth to determine who he will hand over to."
“He should just promise that when the elections are held whoever wins he will hand over, but you can’t say you won’t hand over to John Mahama if the people of Ghana say John Mahama is who they want and they elect me, you will have to hand over to me," he said.
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