Mahama slams NPP for double standards on development

Ghana's main opposition leader, John Dramani Mahama, has accused the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) of hypocrisy over its criticism of his administration's infrastructure projects.

Mahama pointed to a 2016 social media post by NPP member Gabby Otchere-Darko, who had urged voters to focus on the economy rather than the construction of interchanges.

Mahama's remarks came after President Akufo-Addo inaugurated several key road projects, including the Flowerpot Interchange and Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange Phase II.

During his campaign stop in Bawaleshie, part of the final phase of his Greater Accra tour,  Mahama argued that the NPP's previous criticisms of his administration over infrastructure development are now coming back to haunt them.

“How correct are his words eight years ago? So, don’t let them divert your attention. This election is about change and not an interchange. This election is about unemployment and economic hardship,'' he stated.

“This election is about corrupt and incompetent leadership. Clearly, the NPP administration has failed to make the lives of Ghanaians better. Why we vote in elections to elect leaders is for them to improve our lives. But in eight years, the NPP has taken Ghana 10 years backwards,” he added.

Source: Florence Kyei / Lead News Online