NPP's Governance to Blame for Black Stars' Downfall - Mahama

Eastern Region, Ghana - Nov 20, 2024 - John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), believes Ghana's current state under the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is to blame for the Black Stars' poor performance.

The team's failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco sparked his comments. 

Mahama thinks the team's struggles mirror the broader challenges Ghana faces under the NPP government.

During his five-day tour of the Eastern Region, Mahama spoke at Akim Oda lorry station, urging Ghanaians to vote for change in the upcoming elections. He emphasized the need for a new direction to restore hope, progress, and the Black Stars' resurgence.

Mahama called for a renewed focus on development, believing the team's revival would boost Ghana's spirit and pride.

“We have lost everything. Even the Black Stars team, which we used as our source of entertainment, is now in its worst state."

“For the past 20 years, anytime it is time for AFCON, the Black Stars will take part. But we have failed to even make it through qualifiers. We allowed ourselves and the likes of Sudan, a war-torn country that has qualified for AFCON and Black Stars couldn’t. It is all because of the bad governance we have been subjected to for the past eight years."

“But democracy has allowed us to change government every four years. So, we have another opportunity on December 7 to change this government. Let’s do that peacefully,” he stated.

Source: Lead News Online