Life after presidency: The John Mahama way

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Kwadwo 7 years ago

Mahama is finished politically. Any leader who accept a vehicle from a contractor who has benefitted from a government toad project doesn't care about his legacy. He is corrupt to the core that that was why he couldn't crack ...
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Mahama is finished politically. Any leader who accept a vehicle from a contractor who has benefitted from a government toad project doesn't care about his legacy. He is corrupt to the core that that was why he couldn't crack the proverbial whip. He and his brother cared more for material things than doing good for the country. That was why he was humiliated by the electorate in December 2016. He is nothing but a one liner footnote in the anals of Ghanaian politics.
Israel 7 years ago

Nana Addo is a thief who stole our drillship money to finance his 2008 campaigns. This thief is back to government and has starting stealing and sharing our money to actors and actresses and party supporters. Nana is an unrep ...
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Nana Addo is a thief who stole our drillship money to finance his 2008 campaigns. This thief is back to government and has starting stealing and sharing our money to actors and actresses and party supporters. Nana is an unrepentant thief like his late father.
KEIWUO, ACCRA 7 years ago

I believe President Mahama SHOULD hold on, scan the political environment and do a SWOT analysis on the NPP government, after they have spent one year in office, then do another SWOT of his Presidency BEFORE taking a decision ...
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I believe President Mahama SHOULD hold on, scan the political environment and do a SWOT analysis on the NPP government, after they have spent one year in office, then do another SWOT of his Presidency BEFORE taking a decision in Jan 2018. That way he would have an empirical basis for this decision which we will all support. Till then, let's remain calm and remain very critical of the actions and inactions of the NPP.
C.Y. ANDY-K 7 years ago

John Dramani Mahama has everything it takes to be labeled a disgraceful ex-president of the republic of Ghana, a bloody fool and a thief.

John Dramani Mahama has everything it takes to be labeled a disgraceful ex-president of the republic of Ghana, a bloody fool and a thief.
Rev Elvis Isaac Adotey Saka. 7 years ago

Oh what a Genius this Writer is, he is a brilliant Political mind and I strongly wish the entire membership of the Great Akatmanso Party will adhere to hi wise Counsel. ...
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Oh what a Genius this Writer is, he is a brilliant Political mind and I strongly wish the entire membership of the Great Akatmanso Party will adhere to hi wise Counsel. In fact it really serves the interest of the Humble and Affable President and that of the Party to allow a greatand an examlary L;eader to honorably retire from the Political Scene at this Stage and assume the more honorable role as a Statesman. After all he has contribute incredibly to the wholistic Development of the Country for pretty much the entire duratiion of his Political Career. The Good Lord has enabled him to ably steer the wheel of Governance to a an excellent and pivotal point. I say Congratulations to you Mr President. God bless your Legacy. Do not pay heed to those calling on you to come back a Second Coup Degrace. You deserve better.
yash kugmoor17 7 years ago

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abeoreg 7 years ago

I cannot agree more with Rev Elvis Isaac Adotey Saka on his write-up and advice to former President Mahama.I would want to associate myself with all well wishers of our immediate past prez to ignore calls on him to contest el ...
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I cannot agree more with Rev Elvis Isaac Adotey Saka on his write-up and advice to former President Mahama.I would want to associate myself with all well wishers of our immediate past prez to ignore calls on him to contest election 2020 and rather move on with his life.You have done your part for mother Ghana. Your deeds will be judged by posterity. Shalom!
Banana Tree 7 years ago

The article sounds logical but very silly. It is just trying to say NDC must forget elections 2020.

The article sounds logical but very silly. It is just trying to say NDC must forget elections 2020.
yash kugmoor17 7 years ago

What a waste of time....sad really.

What a waste of time....sad really.
fafa 7 years ago

PLEASE, ALLOW US TO PISS!!!!!!

PLEASE, ALLOW US TO PISS!!!!!!
Mahama 7 years ago

Mahambole passs????

Mahambole passs????
Mahama 7 years ago

Mahambole paaa

Mahambole paaa
NAT 7 years ago

ITIS THE WISE ADVICE

ITIS THE WISE ADVICE
Kwesi 7 years ago

With no disrespect to President Mahama, I think that though an affable gentleman, his leadership qualities don't place him anywhere near President of a country. He's simply immature and it shows so much. His utterance ...
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With no disrespect to President Mahama, I think that though an affable gentleman, his leadership qualities don't place him anywhere near President of a country. He's simply immature and it shows so much. His utterances are so childish and immature, unbecoming of a President. He would be committing political suicide trying to stage a comeback. The defeat awaiting him would be so ignominious he wouldn't be able to lift his head up. A word to the wise is enough
John 7 years ago

Mahama no doubt is a gentleman but his major weakness as a leader lies in that very character in which he tried to please everyone. The result was his failure to totally transform the economy and destiny of Ghana and north ...
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Mahama no doubt is a gentleman but his major weakness as a leader lies in that very character in which he tried to please everyone. The result was his failure to totally transform the economy and destiny of Ghana and northern Ghana in particular. I am sure by now Mahama himself will realise how he missed an opportunity to rescue the north of his birth because of his indecisive leadership flaws. Safe the Tamale Airport and the Damongo-Fosulso road for which he will be righly remembered, his failure to decisively fully deliver on the creation of autonomous Universities for the deprived north in the Upper-Regions even as he did so for the Eastern, Volta and Western Universities through the Poly conversion is heat-breaking. What a missed opportunity to transform the most depressed part of Ghana. Sad!
Col Q 7 years ago

Is the writer reflecting the fears of the ruling party and supporters?Its not even 6 months after the elections and the NPP has just started getting their "team" together. John Mahama is also at the moment not thinking about ...
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Is the writer reflecting the fears of the ruling party and supporters?Its not even 6 months after the elections and the NPP has just started getting their "team" together. John Mahama is also at the moment not thinking about active politics! He just wants to enjoy his "free" time and make the most out of it! Your duty is not to start giving him assignments and advice on what to do with his time, please leave Mahama alone, I'm sure there are other pressing things to talk about than interfering in the private plans of John Mahama! Mr writer please DZI WO FIE ASEM AND STOP MEDDLING IN THE PRIVATE AFFAIRS OF PRESIDENT MAHAMA!!!
BENONY TONY AMEKUDZI, ESQ. 7 years ago

IT IS A TRITE KNOWLEDGE THAT THOSE WHO FEARED DEMOCRATIC PROCESS AND RESORTED TO "COMMUNIST INFERIOR TACTICS TO INTIMIDATE AND RESORTED TO DIVIDE AND RULE TACTICS" WAS THE CAUSE OF NDC DEFEAT DURING THE 2016 ELECTIONS.
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IT IS A TRITE KNOWLEDGE THAT THOSE WHO FEARED DEMOCRATIC PROCESS AND RESORTED TO "COMMUNIST INFERIOR TACTICS TO INTIMIDATE AND RESORTED TO DIVIDE AND RULE TACTICS" WAS THE CAUSE OF NDC DEFEAT DURING THE 2016 ELECTIONS.
THAT THE NDC TO AVOID SUCH TACTICS THAT NO NDC CANDIDATE(S) CONTESTED THE FORMER PRESIDENT JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA AFTER THE SAD AND SUDDEN DEATH OF H.E.THE LATE PRESIDENT PROFESSOR JOHN EVANS ATTA-MILLS AND AGAIN DURING THE 2016 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES THE NDC ADOPTED THE SAME TACTICS AND NOBODY CONTESTED THE FORMER PRESIDENT JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA.
THAT MY NAME WAS EVEN DELETED FROM THE NDC PRIMARIES REGISTER THEREFORE I DID NOT VOTE DURING THE NDC PRIMARIES. THAT THEY DID THESE THINGS BECAUSE I WAS AMERICA AND WESTERN WORLD FAVOURITE CANDIDATE TO CONTEST THE FORMER PRESIDENT A CLAIMED THAT THEY MADE AND MADE THE FORMER PRESIDENT TO DRAW DISTANCE BETWEEN HIM AND MYSELF AND THAT I WAS NOT EVEN ALLOWED TO STEP INTO ANY OFFICES OF THE FLAGSTAFF HOUSE EXCEPT THE OUTER RECEPTIONS FOR THE FOUR (4) YEARS OF THE NDC GOVERNMENT.
THAT EVEN THE REQUEST THAT I DULY MADE TO THEN CHIEF OF STAFF PROSPER BANI TO PURCHASE AN AUCTION CAR/VEHICLE SINCE 2013 WAS NOT ALSO HONOURED.
THAT THE FORMER PRESIDENT JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA IF HE STILL INTERESTED IN CONTESTING THE 2020 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS SHOULD SUBJECT HIMSELF TO THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS.
THAT BECAUSE THEY INTENTIONALLY DEFRAUDED ME AND ALSO DIVERTED ALL MY MONEYS, DONATIONS AND AWARDS INCLUDING MY PERSONAL PROPERTY STOLEN THAT I DULY REPORTED IN THE POLICE INCIDENT REPORT WAS TO PREVENT ME FROM CONTESTING EVEN AT THE PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS.
THAT IT IS TIME AND NOW IS THE TIME FOR THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF GHANA POLICE SERVICE DAVID ASANTE-APEATU, THE DIRECTOR OF BNI TO JOINTLY INVESTIGATE ALL THESE MATTERS WITH THE FBI TO RETRIEVE THE MONEYS, DONATIONS AND AWARDS FOR JUSTICE TO BE SEEN TO PREVAIL.
THAT I WAS THE SAME PERSON WHO RENDERED "ADVISORY OPINION" TO NOW H.E.PRESIDENT OF GHANA NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFO-ADDO TO CONSIDER TO ACCEPT BOTH 2008 AND 2012 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS RESULTS AND TO CO-OPERATE WITH H.E.THE LATE PRESIDENT JOHN EVANS ATTA-MILLS AND H.E.FORMER PRESIDENT JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA AND CITED THE CASE OF PATIENCE EXERCISED BY THE LATE PRESIDENT MILLS AND ON THE THIRD OCCASION HE WON THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS AND DULY GAVE INFORMATION TO H.E.FORMER PRESIDENT JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA AND DULY MADE A CASE THAT "THERE IS ONLY ONE GHANA AND TO HELP PROTECT THE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL BEST INTERESTS OF GHANA.
THAT THE TIRELESS WORKS THAT I DID TOGETHER WITH HIS EXCELLENCIES PRESIDENT AND FORMER PRESIDENTS OF UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE WORLD THAT GHANA BENEFITED OVER BILLIONS OF DOLLARS.
THAT GHANA GOVERNMENT AND CHINA DIPLOMATIC IMPASSE THAT CAUSED GHANA GOVERNMENT THE CANCELLATION OF CHINA $3 BILLIONS LOAN AGREEMENT THAT RESPECTFULLY I MADE THE CASE TO H.E.PRESIDENT OF CHINA XI JINPING TO CONSIDER IN THE BEST DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BETWEEN THE TWO (2) COUNTRIES AND TO RESTORE THE LOAN FACILITY TO GHANA GOVERNMENT. THAT AT THE US-CHINA DINNER AT THE WHITE HOUSE THAT RESPECTFULLY URGED H.E.MR>FORMER PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA TO ADD HIS VOICE AND URGED H.E.PRESIDENT OF CHINA TO RESTORE THE $3 BILLIONS LOAN FACILITY TO GHANA GOVERNMENT AND AT THE G-20 SUMMIT IN CHINA HIS EXCELLENCIES DELIBERATED OVER THE ISSUE AND GHANA GOVERNMENT STANDS TO BENEFIT FROM THE LOAN FACILITY.
THAT THE NDC TO RESPECT THE PEOPLE, KNOWLEDGE, WISDOM AND THEY CAN RESOLVE THE IMPASSES, THERETO.
HOWEVER, PERSONALLY RESPECTFULLY STAND TO HELP PROMOTE GHANA NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL BEST INTERESTS DEVOID OF POLITICS.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.
VERY TRULY YOURS,
BENONY TONY AMEKUDZI, ESQ.
INTERNATIONAL LAWYER/LEGAL CONSULTANT
Abu jaleel 7 years ago

Great composure Mr. President, indeed history would judge your good work

Great composure Mr. President, indeed history would judge your good work
BBC NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 7 years ago

Who want to hear him speak! About corruption. Yes.

Who want to hear him speak! About corruption. Yes.
James Bawa Tamale 7 years ago

MY FORMAL PARTY LEADER IS A DISGRACE TO THE PARTY AND WE FROM THE NORTH,HE SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF HIMSELF USING OPANA FOR NANA NOT KNOWING HE WAS SPOILING THE STATE FUNDS SEE THE ABUSIVE WORDS HE AND THE FOLLOWERS WERE USING.DU ...
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MY FORMAL PARTY LEADER IS A DISGRACE TO THE PARTY AND WE FROM THE NORTH,HE SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF HIMSELF USING OPANA FOR NANA NOT KNOWING HE WAS SPOILING THE STATE FUNDS SEE THE ABUSIVE WORDS HE AND THE FOLLOWERS WERE USING.DUBAI IN GHANA NOT KNOWING HE WAS SPOILING OUR PARTY AND NATION
Villager 7 years ago

You lie, Bawa. You are a brother to Atiko Djaba

You lie, Bawa. You are a brother to Atiko Djaba
Hellen 7 years ago

mahama should never make the mistake of coming back 2020, it will be degrading of him. the applause is loudest now... You re now an international speaker of the highest pedigree, move on, dont yield to the greedy bastards....

mahama should never make the mistake of coming back 2020, it will be degrading of him. the applause is loudest now... You re now an international speaker of the highest pedigree, move on, dont yield to the greedy bastards....
Hellen 7 years ago

a new aspirant must be sought. 2020 he wont win but only be marketed to the electorates, then 2024, he goes for the kill and stay for 8 years (2 terms) simple

a new aspirant must be sought. 2020 he wont win but only be marketed to the electorates, then 2024, he goes for the kill and stay for 8 years (2 terms) simple
Nii Aryee 7 years ago

Dream on, you are entitled to your dreams and fantasies.

Dream on, you are entitled to your dreams and fantasies.
Dometier 7 years ago

Well written article, Mr Mahama should just stay way the 2020 election as a candidate. I agree with your conclusion

Well written article, Mr Mahama should just stay way the 2020 election as a candidate. I agree with your conclusion
KKKKY 7 years ago

Mahama had a lot of goodwill and lots of people liked him. He had a great opportunity to lead. He failed miserably. He got sucked into the adulation and lack of foresight to recruit the best people to help him govern. He dese ...
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Mahama had a lot of goodwill and lots of people liked him. He had a great opportunity to lead. He failed miserably. He got sucked into the adulation and lack of foresight to recruit the best people to help him govern. He deserved to lose and thank God he lost. Looking just at the amount spent on the VP house under construction shows you the NDC deserved lo look. Having your picture plastered on public buses before an election was the height of arrogance and political ignorance.
OMAN BAPA 7 years ago

MAHAMA THIEF,CRIMINAL,EVIL,KILLER MUST GOOOOO,GHANIANS DONT NEED JDM,NDC AGAIN PERIOD

MAHAMA THIEF,CRIMINAL,EVIL,KILLER MUST GOOOOO,GHANIANS DONT NEED JDM,NDC AGAIN PERIOD
MAHAMA KILLED MILLS 7 years ago

NOO MORE NDC,MAHAMA AND CO FOR POWER AGAIN PERIOD CRIMINALS

NOO MORE NDC,MAHAMA AND CO FOR POWER AGAIN PERIOD CRIMINALS
HAILLE SELASSIE 7 years ago

He did not win . he stole the election as we all know now.

He did not win . he stole the election as we all know now.
GhanamanOriginal 7 years ago

A beautifully written article. The grace shown by President Mahama after his electoral defeat is quite ennobling to the Ghanaian political sphere. The book must be written that reflects on the triumphs and mistakes of his per ...
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A beautifully written article. The grace shown by President Mahama after his electoral defeat is quite ennobling to the Ghanaian political sphere. The book must be written that reflects on the triumphs and mistakes of his period as vice-president and president. The lessons he has learned from MP to president can be taught in political science classes at our universities.
Sankofa 7 years ago

Don't forget that President Mahama won against Nana Addo at first attempt.

He can win again if he is re-elected as presidential candidate of NDC.

There is evidence that people are regretting voting for NPP and Nana Addo ...
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Don't forget that President Mahama won against Nana Addo at first attempt.

He can win again if he is re-elected as presidential candidate of NDC.

There is evidence that people are regretting voting for NPP and Nana Addo. Besides, Ghanaians appreciate the massive infrastructural development undertaken by President Mahama, his humility, statesmanship and devotion to democracy.
Concern citizen 7 years ago

Please provide the evidence, blind bat

Please provide the evidence, blind bat
Joey Boy 7 years ago

Mahama must have been a magician; in 2012 he campaigned for only 3 months and won the elections but in 2016 after all the supposed infrastructural projects backing 4 years of performance and campaigning, he lost the elections ...
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Mahama must have been a magician; in 2012 he campaigned for only 3 months and won the elections but in 2016 after all the supposed infrastructural projects backing 4 years of performance and campaigning, he lost the elections so miserably.
mimosa 7 years ago

still a crook. nothing has, or will change with man.

still a crook. nothing has, or will change with man.
Agyapah Buah 7 years ago

The best thing the former prez. Mahama should do, is to stay away from the 2022 presidential election.After all the constitution recognition his position as former president and therefore qualifies to enjoy all privileges sta ...
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The best thing the former prez. Mahama should do, is to stay away from the 2022 presidential election.After all the constitution recognition his position as former president and therefore qualifies to enjoy all privileges stated.He can just serve as ABUSUAPANYIN/funder of the NDC party.Thanks.
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Ezra NINPAAS 7 years ago

I like your message that's great, but wish mahama should come back in 2020

I like your message that's great, but wish mahama should come back in 2020
Banana Tree 7 years ago

This article is just trying to desuade the minds of readers. Let JM and NDC decide who leads them next, not your opinion. Or were you sent by Owusu Bempah?

This article is just trying to desuade the minds of readers. Let JM and NDC decide who leads them next, not your opinion. Or were you sent by Owusu Bempah?
Tawiah Samuel 7 years ago

Ex President Mahama is destined by God to rise from grass to grace. I stand to be corrected,he started as an assemblyman,as an MP, as a deputy minister, a vice President and finally, to the apex, President of Ghana.
He ...
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Ex President Mahama is destined by God to rise from grass to grace. I stand to be corrected,he started as an assemblyman,as an MP, as a deputy minister, a vice President and finally, to the apex, President of Ghana.
He has served his Country to his ability: first,as a legislator
second, as a Policy and Decision maker. Now, Ex President is moving to the world stage and I believe he will serve the world as well.
While should the ex president look back? he needs to continue to think outside the box on the world stage. I believe Mr. Dramani Mahama should go into the world to spread the gospel of humility, respect and dignity.
Ex President Mahama should not go back to the NDC with the aim of becoming a flag bearer, and for that matter, eyeing the presidency again. It will never happened again. I believe It is destined by God for Mr. Ex President Mahama to go higher heights.
Concern citizen 7 years ago

A word to the wise ...... JM TWASO

A word to the wise ...... JM TWASO
Kwaku kyeretwie 7 years ago

Some NDC members want Mahama back because he has money to rebuild the party which is collapsing. But some don't want him because he has ditched the party that was built by Rawlings who has to kill people for it and to allow h ...
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Some NDC members want Mahama back because he has money to rebuild the party which is collapsing. But some don't want him because he has ditched the party that was built by Rawlings who has to kill people for it and to allow his Ewe tribe to live on, a property that Mahama has taken away from the Volta people. With such albatross on Mahama he seems to be the dumbest leader of all time for not continuing the projects Prez. Kuffuor left off.
Mohammed 7 years ago

Hmmm Power,once tasted remains in the blood and no amount of words nd promises not to come back will change the future decision to come back unless another defeat repeat it self.He was never a listening president nd sold his ...
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Hmmm Power,once tasted remains in the blood and no amount of words nd promises not to come back will change the future decision to come back unless another defeat repeat it self.He was never a listening president nd sold his chances in the 2016 election to a few greedy guys around him who gave him bad advises over a critical national decisions that affects ordinary Ghanaian. Those guys are latter day sent politicians nd only interested in money nd need less power. The very people good nd experienced people who could have offered him good advises, he never wanted them around him like Bagbin and Haruna Iddrisu,but prefered to have greedy guys like Omane Boamah nd useless nd arrogant Standogbe,who disrespect Ghanaian media. How many times did the public complained abt Standogbe behaviour, he president mahama what did he do? Hmm multifacet indeed. It's a lessons to all of us.

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