John Dramani Mahama be patriotically moved to make it right with Ghanaians? – Eamn
I am far gone in reading Manasseh Azure’s book “The Fourth John – Reign, Rejection & Rebound” to be precise, part one and two of the book which attributes the failure of John Dramani Mahama’s previous government to deliver fully to the satisfaction of Ghanaians, to administrative interference from some individuals at some critical, vital levels and positions of government and the seat of the presidency.
Most of the accounts in the book are first hand interviews conducted for the purpose of the book with the individuals including John Dramani Mahama himself.
It is stated that JDM losing to William Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo while being an incumbent president was as the result of the same.
JDM did not exhibit the will power and courage to act against those individuals and thus resulted in the resignation of some very fine brains that were given opportunity to serve country and people in helping JDM’s previous government to deliver his promises above board.
Some Thoughts and Questions
- JDM has only one term to serve Ghanaians – will he care enough to exhibit power and courage to act when his appointees misbehave or hijacked his presidential authority? Bearing in mind the pressure to perform for the admiration of Ghanaians for a second term at the time, was not enough for him to act in the interest of Ghana and people, so why would he now do so when he has nothing to lose?
- Some people (common knowledge) and this book says JDM and NDC did not win because they are the preferred but because Ghanaians being extremely aggrieved at the NAAD government and only interested in seeing them go away – Ghanaians were torn between the devil and the deep blue sea, will JDM be patriotically moved to make it right with Ghanaians, having been give the opportunity to do so?
- Or the bulldozers of the party, affiliates, friends & family and financial sympathisers will first take care of their empty pockets after 8 years of absence?
- JDM’s previous government was not void of malfeasances and corruptions – There were a lot of scandals and allegations of corrupt behaviour.
The fact remains that, JDM may be the saviour as some put it but the president cannot be everywhere- he have to delegate and mandate diligent Ghanaian individuals – If misbehaviour, malfeasance and corruption is alleged or proven, will the president take appropriate action against his appointees or at least request for a thorough investigation to safe guard the depleted purse of mother Ghana – even if NDC high ranking individuals are against his decision?
Mr Mahama is blessed in many different ways including being the only president to have the opportunity to look back and learn from his own mistakes and perform better than his previous government in progress, development and admiration of Ghanaians – I hope it is the case.
There are some Ghanaians who thinks JDM and NDC’s victory, swearing into office and moving into the Jubilee House means things will change overnight – no brace yourselves because very high expectations is the beginning of frustration.
It will take at least 6 months or 12 months before we’ll see any meaningful movement from JDM’s government – if any at all.
Let’s be measured in our expectations from JDM’s government at least for the sake of our healths.
Written by: Eamn Liquid
