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Mahama looking on as his men instigate violence - Nana Addo
The NPP flagbearer made this known whilst campaigning in Hwidiem, in the Asutifi South constituency of the Brong Ahafo Region, on Thursday, November 10, 2016.
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“The President is going all over the world talking about Ghana, talking about peace and talking about democracy. And in his cabinet, around the cabinet table at which he is presiding, are people who instigate violence – purveyors of violence, sitting around his cabinet table. He doesn’t care.
"He doesn’t have the strength of character to reprimand them and tell them to stop what they are doing. He is simply looking on unconcerned. Does this mean he endorses this kind of conduct?” Nana Addo asked.
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His comments come on the back of attacks against NPP members in Asutifi South being allegedly perpetrated by Hon. Collins Dauda, MP for the constituency and Minister for Local Government, and, also, following the recent assault of NPP members in Odododiodioo which was said to be led by MP for the constituency and Minister for Youth and Sports, Nii Lante Vanderpuije.
According to Nana Akufo-Addo, this kind of leadership, being displayed by President Mahama will not augur well for the country’s growth and prosperity.
“No one should see himself or herself above the law. We don’t want any trouble in Ghana. Those who think that violence, through the use of guns and machetes, is the only path to which they can succeed should have a good rethink because it will not succeed,” he said.
“You (Collins Dauda) are contesting a woman, and you’re having to employ guns, harmful weapons and the use of macho men in order to win? It is a shame and a disgrace. What kind of a man are you then? You are employing all of these shameful tactics, not against a fellow man, but, against a woman. This is a disgrace. When such things happen, it means you have already lost,” he added.
Nana Akufo-Addo further expressed optimism that in spite of these “shameful” tactics being employed by Hon. Collins Dauda, residents of Hwidiem and Asutifi South will vote out the NDC in the December 7 polls.
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He said: “the people of Asutifi South will not allow themselves to be cowed by violence, nor will they allow violent people to superintend over them. No one can be kept away from voting. Everybody is going to have the chance to cast their vote in this election.
Nana Akufo-Addo, however, urged the electorate not to be complacent, in the belief that the NPP has already won the election.
“We don’t want that. Until the ballots are cast and counted, we should not be complacent. If you want change, you have to go and vote for the change,” he said.
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