In spite of the humiliating defeat of the National Democratic Congress in last year’s polls which has left many party faithful humbled and dejected, immediate past President, John Dramani Mahama is encouraging members of the party to be proud of records of his administration.
According to Mr. Mahama, the NDC government’s performance in its eight years in power was very impressive that all members and supporters of the party must not shy away from defending the government’s achievement.
Interacting with minority Members of Parliament and leading members of the now biggest opposition party at his residence in Accra, the former president said ". . we have absolutely nothing to be ashamed about. We have done a good job and I’m sure that history, as I said, will be the best judge.”
Explaining why the NDC lost some of its parliamentary seats to the NPP, former President Mahama advised the minority MPs to frequent their constituencies and not neglect those who helped them win their respective seats.
“I’m sure that all of you are up to the task. And you all have to work extra hard in opposition not only in parliament but also in your constituencies. Part of the reasons for some of the loss in some of the constituencies is how frequently you go back; how you associate with the people not only in respect of what you do for them but identifying with them and letting them know that you’re one of them,” he stated.
Adding that “so I encourage you as you go and I’m sure the veterans know this and that is why you survived this long. But some of the new ones . . . don’t let the elevation get into your heads. Make sure you go back as frequently as possible. Those ‘station boys’, who supported you, go and sit where you were sitting when you wanted the position. Go and sit with them. And when they bring their tea drink it with them. The little you have you share with them and they will stand by you.”
The NPP won the 2016 election with 53.85% of the total votes cast, against the NDC’s 44.4%. Since the NDC’s defeat, the rank and file of the party has been engaged in blame-game, forcing the party to set up a 13-member fact-finding committee, chaired by Prof. Kwesi Botchwey, to investigate the causes of the defeat of the NDC.
Since the party’s defeat, there have been discussions over whether Mr Mahama will lead the party into the next presidential election. While the ex-president’s immediate family is reported to have advised him not to make a comeback, some bigwigs and ordinary members of the party have been calling on him to contest the 2020 elections.
But John Mahama himself has called on NDC functionaries and supporters to focus on reorganizing the party ahead of the next presidential elections instead wasting time discussing whether he will make a comeback or not.
Source: The Al-Hajj
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In this part of the world people don't know the meaning of shame.This man is by far the worst leader this country has ever had and he says what?He has nothing to be ashamed of?Wrong Mr Incompetent. You have everything to be ashamed of .The huge debt you left .the suffering you made the denizens of this great country go through.You will answer for all that before a higher authority.
It's true we have nothing to be ashamed of. We shall bounce back to take over power in #2020.Insha Allah.
True your Excellency, you did nothing wrong (except the promise to restore subsidies) and NDC should not be blaming each other for the loss. It was bound to come, your policies were superb but harsh. Just as one of your campaign messages had it when the people are driven into the ditch and crocodiles start threatening them they would wish you back but you will no longer be available.
You are good and sensible. NDC lost but actually the nation rather listen to unknown lies by the opposition. God bless Ghana.
DONT TRY TO COME BACK OR ELSE YOU WILL FIND THE BIGGEST DEFEAT OF YOUR ENTIRE POLITICAL HISTORY. I SWEAR TO GOD YOU TRY AND SEE I BET YOU.
NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR HIS ACTIONS NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR HIS ACTIONS NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR HIS ACTIONS BLAMING OTHERS FOR HIS
You have never said anything sensible. Just promoting laziness and stealing. They should go and sit with them and drink ataya, no Wonder every corner in the north has those political huts. Nana is coming with those dams to keep them busy throughout the year 2020 be ready for 15%, with what those MP 's are doing in parliament
Where is Ben Ephson. I haven't heard of him for very very long long time
MASSA FRI YE SO KO.YOU MAKE WE LOSS.VISIONLESS AND INCOMPETENT MAN.GO CHOP THE MONEY YOU STOLE FROM US.GOD IS WATCHING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
EI MAHAMA HAS FOUND HIS VOICE. IS IT BECOZ HE HAS NOW FOUND SOME CLASSMATE IN PARLIAMENT. THE CONFUSION AT PARLIAMENT IS GIVING HIM A BREATHING SPACE TO ABSOLVE HIMSELF OF THE SHAME OF CORRUPTION