Mahama pays for his own monthly rent - Joyce Bawa Mogtari

Spokesperson for John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Bawa Mogtari has debunked claims that the former president has been a beneficiary of state funds.

According to her, these allegations are attempts by the flagbearer of the ruling New Patriotic Party, Mahmoud Bawumia to smear the good name of the former president.

In a post on Facebook, Bawa stated that the only benefits Mr. Mahama receives is "his constitutionally deserving monthly pension payable to all former presidents." 

Below is the full statement. 

"I have read another unintelligent lie from the Bawumia and Akufo-Addo government routed through a discredited and shallow voice about supposed monies paid to President John Dramani Mahama."

"Mr Mahama has not received from the State the amounts indicated in the ridiculously false claims."

"As he has repeatedly stated, his only benefit from the State is his constitutionally deserving monthly pension payable to all former presidents, including President John Agyekum Kufour."

"Mr. Mahama operates from a private office, paying monthly rent."

It is a fact that the Akufo-Addo government has performed abysmally and is the most corrupt in the history of our country, plunging Ghanaians into unprecedented hardship and poverty. Vice President Bawumia is a puppet being foisted on the nation to avoid the searing heat of accountability and continue the state capture of the last seven and half years.  

"Mr Mahama remains steadfast in his promise to fight corruption when he is sworn into office. This includes scrapping the payment of ex-gratia and removing other benefits available to members of the executive and officials of state-owned organisations."

"This is the kind of leadership that Mahama believes in, a leadership that is committed to fighting corruption and serving the people."