Mahama Trends: Silencing Critics Ahead of the 2024 Elections
Supporters of Mahama who have followed his campaign can attest to the precision and relevance of his message. His campaign speeches have been issue-based, addressing the concerns of Ghanaians with clarity and focus.
As the 2024 Ghanaian electoral campaign gains momentum, former President John Dramani Mahama (JDM), the NDC Presidential Candidate, has faced a wave of criticism. Opponents claim, “He is too old,” “He is sick,” and argue that “the NDC could have done better with another candidate.” These critiques, however, warrant a closer look.
Addressing the Critics
On the point that another candidate might have been better for the NDC, one might ask: “If Kotoko and Hearts of Oak are about to play, is it for either team to decide who should guard the goal post for the other?” The suggestion that Mahama should be replaced is not for his critics to decide but for the NDC and its supporters.
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As for claims about Mahama’s age, it is worth noting: “Between Mahama and Nana Akufo-Addo, who is older?” Clearly, age has not hindered the leadership of the current President, so why should it be an issue for Mahama?
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On the health allegations, one must ask: “Who appointed these critics as doctors to diagnose someone who has not sought their medical opinion?” These unfounded claims lack credibility and seem to serve as political distractions rather than substantive critiques.
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Apt and Swift Messaging
Supporters of Mahama who have followed his campaign can attest to the precision and relevance of his message. His campaign speeches have been issue-based, addressing the concerns of Ghanaians with clarity and focus. This is reflected in the massive, enthusiastic crowds he attracts wherever he goes—crowds that are genuine and not rented.
The NDC candidate’s appeal seems so compelling that even his staunchest critics—such as President Nana Akufo-Addo, NPP Vice Presidential candidate Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO), and Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, Chairman Wontumi—might, overtly or covertly, end up drawing attention to his strengths.
A Momentum That Cannot Be Denied
As the saying goes in Akan, “Erebeba a, ena eye”—transliterated as “When it is coming, it is happening!” The signs of a significant shift are already visible. Coming events cast their shadows before them, and Mahama’s campaign is shaping up to be a force to reckon with in the 2024 elections.
By S.O. Ankamah || ghananewsonline.com.gh
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