The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has urged the government to send a proposed $800 million gas processing contract for approval.
He expressed concerns about its timing and potential long-term implications for the country.
Addressing a mini rally in Dansoman in the Ablekuma West Constituency last Friday, Mr Mahama cautioned that signing such a significant contract at this late stage of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s tenure could bind the nation for years to come, potentially leading to financial losses.
He promised to investigate the contract and other contracts signed by the government to ensure value for money if elected in the December 7 election.
Context
Mr Mahama’s warning comes amidst the country’s struggles with debt distress, economic challenges and the implementation of debt restructuring and fiscal consolidation programmes.
Third phase
The former President’s campaign entered its third phase in the Greater Accra Region, with a packed itinerary of community engagements and durbars.
Mr Mahama began by interacting with traders at the Kokompe Spare Parts Market where he listened to their concerns and shared his vision for the country ‘s development.
He promised to introduce a fix rate for the spare part dealers, scrap “nuisance” taxes and help relocate the Kokompe market to a befitting place that would improve the businesses of the traders.
Odorkor
From Konkompe, he headed to the Tsui Maamli Trotro Station in Odorkor, also in Ablekuma North, where he interacted with commuters and drivers, discussing issues affecting their daily lives before addressing a large rally.
He assured the crowd of the eventual victory for the party in the December election, stating that it was a national assignment to vote out the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) government and bring in the NDC under his leadership to fix the economy and reduce the hardship of individuals and businesses, investigate and prosecute those engaged in corruption and reset the country on the path of growth.
Mr Mahama told the supporters that they should look out for the number 8 position as well as the umbrella logo of the NDC when they entered the voting booth on election day.
He said the NPP was likely to induce people with money and admonished them against vote buying.
“They have made a lot of money so they will come with items and money but don’t be swayed by that, take the money but don’t vote for them”, Mr Mahama said.
The former president also took an interactive walk at Abossey Okai Takoradi Station in Ablekuma Central, participated in a community durbar at Tunga’s JC Mensah Methodist Park in Ablekuma West, and other community engagements in the Ablekuma South Constituency.
Source: graphic.com.gh
