Former Ghana President John Dramani Mahama has opened up on a number of issues that he thinks could have led to the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s loss in last year’s polls.
The NDC’s eight-year reign came to an end after Nana Akufo-Addo of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) defeated John Mahama by a whooping 53.85%.
A committee – led by Professor Kwesi Botchwey – was set up by the hierarchy of the NDC in the aftermath of the 2016 polls to investigate the party’s defeat.
However, the ex-president has now talked up a number of issues which could have led to his party’s loss.
Speaking to some minority and leading members of the NDC in Accra, Mahama said the party’s loss could somehow be attributed to a general quest for change by the populace.
“We (NDC) exited in a historical context and so we should look at everything that happens in the context of history. I studied history for my first degree so I always like to analyze history.
“There is a certain wind breezing across the world and so even though there might have been acts of omission or commissions on our part that led to our loss it is also part of a certain wind that is sweeping across the world,” the ex-president said.
And Mahama believes it could be down to impatience on the part of the current generation, insisting the youth are “in a hurry to see results.”
“The world’s population is increasing, social media has brought communications to the doorsteps of people. In Africa we have a very young population that is impatient and they are in a hurry to see results.”
“And so, when you have that kind of situation then despite your best effort…for them, change and things must happen at a breakneck speed. They don’t realize that change takes time and takes diligence and perseverance to nurture to be able to grow fruits.
”And so when you have that kind of situation then you can understand the context in which what has happened [happened],” the ex-president explained.”
Mahama also urged the minority MPs to work hard in opposition to ensure that the NDC returns to power in 2020.
“I’m sure that all of you are up to the task. And you all have to work extra hard in opposition not only in parliament but also in your constituencies. Part of the reasons for some of the loss in some of the constituencies is how frequently you go back; how you associate with the people not only in respect of what you do for them but identifying with then and letting them know that you’re one of them,” Mahama said.
He added that the party needs all members to “overcome the blame game because in the final analysis it was not the result of one person’s omissions or commissions that made us lose.”
Source: abusuafmonline.com
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mr former president this is simple why lose the 2016 election because of your create loot and share galloon. corrupt government.
Mr Ex Presido it was your incompetence that took the party to opposition and you are still showing you are incompitent even as an Ex President . You and your family have brought the NDC to where it belongs.
Massa; This nan Jon Mahama is one of the worse leaders Ghana has ever had but still deludes himself that this clueless party called the NDC will EVER come to power again !!!!!!!; the TRUTH is that the NDC has never been a party and have never won a party in Ghana ; !!!!!!!!;the party is it is collection of misfits and educated illiterates with no experience in life and all they can do is insult people ;shout on three tops ; tell lies ;turn a man into a woman ; still from Ghanaians but cannot create wealth for Ghanaians but prefer to lut the country's monies like Yaya Jammeh of Gambia created in the mould of JJ Rawlings ; this is a party whose leader Jon Mahama stills from Ghanaians and then turns round to say government assets be sold to him ; WHAT A GREEDY TEAM OF EVIL PEOPLE INCLUDING THIER FOUNDER JJ RAWLINGS ; NOBODY IN THEIR RIGHT MINDS WILL EVER GO AND VOTE FOR THIS NDC CKRIMINAL GANG AGAIN !!!!!NEVER !!!!!!!AND NEVER AGAIN !!!!!
Mr president, u refused to pay students allowances,ur people spoke bitterly against students allowances, now, if u speak against student then,u have lost the vote of the student,the mother,the father and other relatives. Now if this current govt is able to pay students allowances, do u think u will ever get their vote again?? Again, Mr president,u know very well that, if u use all ghana resource to develop some regions u will never get votes from them.why then do u put much efforts at those regions leaving ur voltarians and others Mr.ex pres.u did nothing concerning the issues of DKM,JUSTA MOTORS,GOD IS LOVE that makes u loss massively at B/A
Mr Ex-president you have refused to see the truth and are being trithful to yourself?. Your people were too arrogant.Your supervised corruption in your government, I don't know whether you were afraid of them or you yourself was an accomplice. You thought the money you put into the system to bribe the people and the riging scheme could save you. Be honest and stop you unscientific history analysis.
THERE'S NO DOUBT NDC WILL COME TO POWER COME 2020. FROM ALL INDICATIONS, THE NEW GOVERNMENT HAS STARTED MESSING UP.
Mr president, dont worry i trust the minority to work harder and keep this intolerant govt in check.. when u criticize them, they claim it dosent put food on our table but they criticizing ur govt brought food to their tables i guess? hahahaa
My prez, my man... !!! God be with u.
u are blessed mr prez.. the peacemaker. u did wat nana addo couldnt do in 2008 n 2012.. they are sore losers. they claim theyve never lost any elections in gh as if its their birth rite...lol
relax mr prez...ndc will be back soon..Ghanaians have started missin u already. God bless u