Former President John Dramani Mahama has expressed his disappointment in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government for promoting nepotism in its administration.
Delivering his speech at the maiden National Conference of Ex-MMDCES on Saturday, May 12, 2018, Mr. Mahama stated that the failure of the NPP government to create equal opportunities for all Ghanaians destroys the spirit of oneness.
“One of the things that I feel sad about is a certain tendency that is destroying the spirit of national integration and unity. We might belong to different political parties but we are Ghanaians first and foremost, and the opportunities of this country should open up to all Ghanaians.
“This is why President Mills had the mantra ‘father for all’. It meant that he was president of all Ghanaians and so all Ghanaians should enjoy all opportunities. During our administration, we as much as possible ensured that the opportunities were open to everybody. So NDC businessmen were working, NPP businessmen were working, CPP businessmen were working. Everybody was getting something to do”.
Mr. Mahama asserted that his impartiality “is what created part of the problem for people like me in the party because people didn’t understand why this NPP contractor has this job and I don’t have anything”.
He admonished the NPP administration for selfishly placing the needs of its members above Ghanaians.
“If we are to build a nation, then we must have that heart to build to accommodate everybody in the economic advancement of our country. But since the NPP came, it is like the proverbial ‘you have to feed your children first before you feed someone’s children’. Who are someone’s children? We are all Ghanaians”, the former President argued.
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Source: Ghanaweb.com
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You just put your opinions out there without any facts or examples to support them. Bring the figures. How many individuals were involved in the issues you are talking about in your government and in the present government? You just don't seem to appreciate the fact that Ghanaians have outgrown this politics of deception and trickery. You still think lying and deception can get people to vote for you. You are gradually becoming irrelevant in Ghanaian politics, and the earlier you ***barred word***, the better for you.
So will this man talk sen.se. it is unbelievable the rubbish that comes out of his mouth anytime he opens it. Yieee desperation paa niee!!
Mahama, You appointed more non NDC members from the South in your government.
We hear and share your pain. We know you appointed only your enemies in your government. Unfortunately your sadness has no effect on anyone. Go and help recover the SADA loot.