Pushing third-term bid for first-term failure Mahama is reckless – MP

The Member of Parliament for Akim Oda, Alexander Akwasi Acquah, has criticised individuals calling for a third term for President John Dramani Mahama, describing them as “greedy and selfish politicians.”

According to the lawmaker, President Mahama is among the luckiest politicians in Ghana’s history.

He argued that despite what he described as an “abysmal” performance during his first term, the President was given a rare second chance by the electorate to return to office.

Mr Acquah said President Mahama should ignore what he called reckless calls for a third term and rather prepare to exit honourably after completing his second term.

Speaking on As It Is in Ghana on Rainbow Radio 92.4FM UK and 87.5FM Ghana, the MP suggested that there is a deliberate attempt to use the NDC’s super majority in Parliament to advance the agenda.

He rejected claims that the idea of a third term enjoys public support.

“The Ghanaians I know believe that anyone advising President Mahama to pursue a third term is a greedy politician,” Acquah stated. “We saw how terrible his first term was. Ghanaians have reconsidered and brought you back to complete your two terms. However, you are already pushing for a third term before your second is even over.”

He stressed that any attempt to extend the President’s stay in office would violate the Constitution, warning that even if the NDC has the numbers in Parliament, the general public does not support such a move.

Beyond the term limit issue, Mr Acquah accused the current administration of poor economic management.

He alleged that the government is relying on proceeds from illegal mining to run the economy, while destroying water bodies and forest reserves.

He further claimed that some government officials and their associates are directly involved in galamsey activities.

He added that current economic policies are weakening local industries by making imports artificially cheap, leaving local manufacturers unable to compete…CONTINUE MORE READING>>>