Akufo-Addo’s arrogant attitude and utterances give much cause for concern — Mahama

Former President John Mahama[left] and President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo

Former President and 2024 flagbearer of the NDC John Mahama has raised concerns over President Nana Akufo-Addo's arrogant and undemocratic attitude.

He says the President’s recent utterances give cause for worry ahead of the 2024 presidential elections.

In a post on X on Monday, April 29, Mahama, who is seeking to regain the presidency in 2024 under the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), cited two instances which exemplify Akufo-Addo's arrogance.

"His recent insistence that chiefs stand up to greet him should be a matter of serious consternation for political watchers," Mahama wrote.

He also expressed concern over Akufo-Addo's statement that he cannot be succeeded by someone he has defeated in previous elections.

Mahama said this "connotes an arrogant nature and smacks an inherently anti-democratic personality, undermining the fundamental principle of the peaceful transition of power."

The former President warned that only Ghanaian voters have the power to determine who succeeds Akufo-Addo as President.

"I can assure him that Ghanaians and the National Democratic Congress will not allow this to happen. As I advised him in Damongo on Saturday, the best legacy he can leave this country is to superintend over a peaceful, transparent, and credible election," Mahama said.