Criticism Mounts Against Mahama Over Third-Term Bid and Galamsey Crisis
In a recent political discourse, the MP for Akim Oda, Alexander Akwasi Acquah, has voiced strong opposition to the notion of a third-term bid for former President John Dramani Mahama, labeling proponents as "greedy and selfish politicians." Acquah emphasized that Mahama's past performance was inadequate and urged him to conclude his second term without seeking an extension, arguing that such a move would contravene Ghana's Constitution. He further criticized the current government's handling of the economy and alleged involvement in illegal mining activities, known locally as galamsey, which he claims are detrimental to the environment. Adding to the criticism, Kwesi Botchway Jr. has also condemned Mahama's administration for the worsening galamsey situation, which has escalated despite prior commitments from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to address the issue. Botchway Jr. accused high-ranking officials of complicity in the illegal mining crisis, which has increasingly encroached upon residential areas and schools, posing a significant threat to public health and economic stability. He called for greater transparency regarding ongoing investigations into NDC executives connected to galamsey, asserting that the responsibility to combat this issue lies within the President's authority. Both politicians highlight a growing concern over the implications of galamsey on national security and the economy, as well as the political ramifications of Mahama's potential bid for a third term.