The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has rated President John Mahama’s first 100 days in office with a score of 1 out of 4.
The Movement in a statement is alleging that there is an ongoing pattern of “executive overreach, selective justice, and institutional decay”, which CDM says undermines democratic progress and public trust.
In the view of CDM, the president has failed to uphold the principles of rule of law, particularly through the attorney general’s widespread use of nolle prosequi to terminate politically sensitive corruption cases.
It further slammed President Mahama for failing to comment on the illegal mining (galamsey) crisis which is destroying our water bodies and forest reserves.
Meanwhile, CDM has described the GH¢2.7 billion allocation to the Office of Government Machinery as ’bloated”.
“The administration’s early performance reflects misplaced priorities, weakening institutions rather than strengthening them,” the statement read.
CDM also condemned the raid on the residence of some former appointees of the previous government, describing these actions as unconstitutional.
‘’Of grave concern to the Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) is the
disturbing trend of national security operatives overstepping constitutional bounds, particularly in their treatment of political figures and media personnel associated with the former administration.
The reported harassment, surveillance, and questionable interrogations of high-profile individuals such as former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, Rev John Ntim Fordjour – the Ranking Member of Ghana’s Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Interior, and journalist Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah have raised serious alarm.
These actions suggest a targeted campaign of intimidation, reminiscent of autocratic tendencies that undermine democratic accountability and political tolerance.
CDM strongly advises President Mahama to rein in overzealous operatives and ensure that all security activities are conducted within the framework of the law. As Commander-in-Chief, the President bears the ultimate responsibility to guarantee that all citizens; regardless of political affiliation; enjoy their full constitutional rights without fear of reprisal. Any failure to check such abuses will erode public trust and cast a long shadow over his leadership.’’
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
