CDM Critiques Mahama's First Year and Calls for Governance Reset Amid Rising Insecurity

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has issued a critical assessment of President John Mahama's first year in office, highlighting significant governance challenges and urging a fundamental reset of his administration's approach. In a January 2026 report, the CDM pointed out that Mahama's tenure has been marred by missed opportunities, rising costs of living, environmental degradation, job insecurity, and a decline in education standards, which starkly contrast with the government's reform agenda.

The report specifically criticized the ongoing insecurity, particularly the conflict in Bawku, which has raised concerns over the government's ability to protect its citizens. CDM noted that selective accountability and the misuse of legal mechanisms, such as nolle prosequi in high-profile cases, have fostered public distrust in the rule of law. While acknowledging some economic stability and efforts towards national dialogue, the CDM emphasized that the administration must prioritize the welfare of Ghanaians and focus on tangible outcomes rather than mere rhetoric as it enters its second year.

In a related political discourse, Hassan Tampuli, a Member of Parliament for Gushegu, reaffirmed the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) commitment to national unity and inclusiveness, distancing the party from ethnic or religious affiliations. During a political event supporting Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's presidential campaign, Tampuli condemned narratives that misrepresent the NPP's history and principles, emphasizing its foundation on non-discrimination and its constitutional mission as a national party.