President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reaffirmed his determination to prevent his predecessor, John Dramani Mahama, from regaining the presidency. During an address to the chiefs and people of Wa, the President expressed his gratitude for their support throughout his presidency and reiterated his plan to return to the area with Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer, as his successor.
Speaking to the paramount chief of the Waala traditional area, Naa Fuseini Seidu Pelpuo IV, President Akufo-Addo emphasized his commitment to not allowing John Dramani Mahama, whom he defeated in 2016, to succeed him. He mentioned his intention to return to Wa to formally thank the chiefs and people for their cooperation during his tenure.
“Before the election is held, I am going to come here and pay my proper goodbye to you and thank you for the cooperation that I received from you when I was president. God willing, when I come, I will come with the man who is going to be my successor. Wa Naa, you know that the man I removed from the seat, I cannot have him as my successor and as a traditional ruler, you understand what I am saying.“
Despite his firm stance on succession, the President emphasized his commitment to ensuring peace and stability before, during, and after the December elections. He reassured the chiefs and people of Wa that Ghana would maintain its reputation as a leader in democratic governance on the African continent.
“Our country is known as the pacesetter for democratic government across the entire continent of Africa. I want to assure you that this year we are going to maintain that reputation. But I need your support and cooperation,” he added.
The President called for collective efforts to ensure peace throughout the electioneering period and beyond, underscoring the importance of stability to the country’s democratic legacy.
The durbar was part of President Akufo-Addo’s one-day working visit to the Upper West region, during which he commissioned a 15 MW solar power plant at Kaleo. The event provided an opportunity for the President to pay homage to the traditional chiefs and thank them for their ongoing support.
Source: Newsalertgh