Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has commended President John Dramani Mahama on his first year in office.
He had, however, cautioned him to be mindful of the sacred mandate entrusted to him by Ghanaians, which must not be taken lightly.
In his New Year’s message, the aspiring presidential candidate of the opposition New Patriotic Party stated that Ghanaian people had placed enormous trust in President Mahama and urged him to govern in a manner that safeguards peace, stability, and national unity.
“I sincerely wish him well in the discharge of his mandate. The Ghanaian people have bestowed a sacred trust on him, and he cannot afford to fail them,” Dr Bawumia noted.
He remarked that Ghana remains a beacon of stability in a region plagued by turmoil.
This, he said, must be protected, adding that the foundation inherited by the current administration was solid and should be strengthened rather than eroded.
He also expressed concerns over the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, describing the process as deeply troubling for those who believe in the independence of the judiciary.
“When institutions are weakened, democracy is weakened. When institutions are politicised, trust is lost,” Dr Bawumia warned, adding that Ghana’s democracy must never be sacrificed for short-term political advantage.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
