According to former Mayor of Kumasi, Mr Kojo Bonsu, a lot of things have been said about former President John Dramani Mahama, including allegations of corruption, that cannot be erased. Bonsu believes that Mahama’s image has been tarnished by the New Patriotic Party (NPP), which may harm his chances in the 2024 general elections if he is elected as the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Bonsu stated in an interview with Joy FM that “They have said a lot of things about [John Mahama], they have put corruption tag on him, they have said a whole lot of things against him that you can’t even take it off, that is where I feel very sad. NPP have really soiled him, he doesn’t stand a better chance.” Bonsu’s remarks contradict the views of Mahama, who has expressed confidence in his chances in the internal elections of the NDC.
Mahama had earlier stated that “I wouldn’t have contested If I was sure that my contenders for the NDC presidential slot could stand against the NPP and win the 2024 general elections, but we cannot take the risk. The only person the NPP fears amongst NDC members is me, John Dramani Mahama.”
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Mahama’s claim that he is the candidate most feared by the NPP was made while addressing party delegates in Somanya as part of his 3-day campaign tour of the Eastern Region. He went on to say that “They [NPP] are unable to sleep when they hear my name. That’s why they have been calling for a fresh person. Are you the ones to tell us what we should do? It’s none of your business, I believe God has given us the power already.”
It remains to be seen how Mahama’s perceived weaknesses, including allegations of corruption, will affect his chances in the upcoming elections. The NDC is expected to choose its flagbearer for the 2024 elections in the coming months.
