Of late, and suddenly of course, the name Mahama has become enigmatic in Ghana. Strangely enough, this enigma associated with the name Mahama has not only been ascribed to, but also aligned to Ex-President John Mahama (JDM)
People Shiver with Mahama
On hearing the name, people in the political circles do not on shiver but also quiver on. That is to say that President Mahama ‘s name has now been received with mixed feelings.
Misconstrued, Misinterpreted
When he yawns, they say has belched. When he belches they say he has hiccoughed. When he hiccoughs, they say he has coughed and when he splits they say he has vomited. Ooo bei! Poor Mahama! But in the face of this his fame keeps on soaring by the hour.
As such, whereas some receive the name with joy, laughter and even praise songs, others received it with morbid hatred and outright discomfort. Hear some in the later group; “But he has been president before “He cannot become president again” It is high time we retire Mahama now “He has enjoyed all positions in the country –Assembly man, Presiding Member, Deputy Minister, Substantive Minister, Vice President, President”.
The questions are these reasons reasonable and tangible? Is he the only person in Ghana to have risen through the ranks to come that far? In my case, has anyone considered why this fate of his? Doesn’t it tell his critics that there might be some special in him, hence this fate?
A toad, they say, does not run in the day time for nothing! So far Mahama to have climbed this success ladder did not come by chance and in vain! wouldn’t any of his Morbid haters have clapped his hands and said “Praise God” If he had enjoyed climbing such success ladder? Or better still, do they do such critisms out of envy, Jealousy or share hatred and ignorance?
If there is a virtue in your enemy, you must point it out!!
Every misfortune
Every misfortune, they say is a blessing. As such either by design or coincidence, Mahama’s popularity and fame keep on soaring by the day in the face of all these uncalled for and unwarranted criticisms.
Cross your fingers
JDM, keep your fingers crossed. Pray to your God and continue with it as God and the majority of Ghanaians keep on interceding to God on your behalf while at the same time fighting for you. The battle, they say, is the Lord’s.
By S. O. Ankamah