Akufo-Addo Dismisses Mahama’s Presidential Bid, Sayin ‘ He has Nothing New to Offer’

President Nana Akufo-Addo has firmly dismissed the presidential bid of John Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), asserting that Mahama lacks new ideas and does not deserve to win the December polls.

Speaking at the unveiling ceremony of NPP running mate Matthew Opoku Prempeh on Tuesday, 9 2024, President Akufo-Addo pointed to Mahama’s past electoral defeat as evidence of his unsuitability for the presidency.

He drew comparisons with former Presidents Jerry John Rawlings, John Agyekum Kufuor, and himself, all of whom served two terms, implying that Mahama’s rejection in his second term signifies a lack of public confidence in his leadership.

“Since the 4th republic, Jerry John Rawlings was allowed to serve for his second term, John Agyekum Kufuor was also allowed to serve for two terms, and me, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has also been allowed to serve for two terms.

“However, he Mahama was rejected for his second term and he’s now asking for a second chance. We won’t consider him for the presidency, either today or tomorrow.”

“He talks as if we don’t know his track record. He has nothing new to offer. We know his track record and he has nothing new for Ghanaians.

“We saw what he did during his tenure in office which led to his defeat in his second attempt. After realizing he was not fit for the job, why should we vote for him now? We won’t!”