Former president John Dramani Mahama has assessed the Akufo-Addo-led government as characterized by massive job losses and unemployment. He blamed the development on unfulfilled promises of his successor.
This was contained in the former president’s May Day message to Ghanaian workers on Wednesday.
“Like many disappointed Ghanaians including yourselves, I am also aware of the numerous unfulfilled promises of this government, which has led to the twin phenomenon of massive job losses and massive unemployment.”
He also touched on how insecurity is impeding economic growth.
“In addition, I am aware of the unprecedented insecurity in our country, which is becoming a major threat to foreign and domestic investment in our economy,” Mr. Mahama said.
Read his full message below
On the occasion of the 2019 May Day, I commend, on behalf of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), all Ghanaian workers and our comrades around the world for your untiring and immense sacrifices from dawn to dusk, all year round.
Through your toils, over the years, we have added to the gains of our forebears. I am, however, aware of the present harsh and hard socioeconomic environment within which so much is still expected of you.
In addition, I am aware of the unprecedented insecurity in our country, which is becoming a major threat to foreign and domestic investment in our economy.
Like many disappointed Ghanaians including yourselves, I am also aware of the numerous unfulfilled promises of this government, which has led to the twin phenomenon of massive job losses and massive unemployment.
On this special day, I encourage you, our gallant workers and all citizens, not to despair. Don’t give up on yourselves and Ghana. Let’s keep hope alive and pray for better times in the coming years.
On my part, I promise you truthful, selfless and dedicated leadership, to improve the wellbeing and security of all Ghanaians.
Let me also remind government of the overarching need to work conscientiously towards the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and in this particular case, Goal 8, which calls for the promotion of sustainable economic growth and decent work for all.
Happy May Day!
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Somebody should tell that man if he doesn't have anything to say, he should ***barred word***.
please be quiet, dont you see you are being disrespected every time you open your mouth? You dont even listen to yourself when you open your mouth, you've already lost credibility because of your greed, your ndc are not telling you the truth, you may get less than 35% this time and am already feeling bad for you
Mahama should understand that he is part of everything wrong with Ghana. You have hold a lot of polical offices including a Vice President and a president but you rather created avenues for people to steal from us. At least you should feel ashamed and apologize to Ghanaians.
The same reason your chairman is in court. How hypocritical. You sit down with your party executives and plot on how to create insecurity in the country and then you turn round to blame who. Some nerve
JDM got it all wrong--as always. Did he say NADAA has not fulfilled his promises to Ghanaians? At least he's on track, Mr. 'We've-Chopped-the-Meat-and-left-with-the Bones'. You left the seat with debt all over-NHIA, Tier Two Unpaid, Unpaid Teachers, GRIDCO, GHANA GAS, etc-and on top of that you sent GHANA to the IMF to be slaughtered. Have you forgotten so soon that Public Employment was also frozen during your tenure? Aaaba, and now that Nana is trying to put things on an even keel you're on the side line with the NDC criticizing. Please just let all sleeping dogs lie because we cannot forget the YEN TIE OBIAA slogan, V8 freebies to 'celebraties', over 50% of Nyinahini bauxite to your surrogate brother Ibrahim, no import duties by the same Ibrahim...the list is endless. As your 'm o ther' Ekua Donkor stated, your coming back is to r a p e the country dry of its natural wealth. We no gree ooo da. And did JDM say the country is insecure? Please, go and ask the NDC Chairman Ofosu Ampofo for the reason this is so. He has all the answers with his NDC communication team. Finito!!
Nansins. Eno be you talk say a country's economy can not be solved in 2 nd half yrs?
Hmm this so called ex president will not encourage Ghanaian workers but doing politics with every slightest opportunity he get. His presidency is ambition is dead and gone. He should forget about becoming president in this country again.
I'm even speechless, look who is talking oh my God
Concert party man.....
you are talking about promises? was the ford exhibition part of your promises? Julor