Professor Ransford Gyampo, the CEO of the Ghana Shippers Authority, has boldly told Gabby Otchere-Darko, a leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ghanaians will still collect their money even if he praises John Mahama.
He asserted that whether John Mahama is praised or not, stolen government money under the erstwhile Akufo-Addo government will be recovered.
Speaking on Key Points on TV3 on Saturday, June 21, Professor Gyampo stated, “All of a sudden, President Mahama is being showered with accolades from people who had once severely criticised him. Now he is being told that he is the most prepared president in Ghana. Some are saying that Ato Forson is the smartest Minister of Finance we have ever had. Some people are saying all manner of things.
“But I want to say that look, whether Mahama’s accolades are touted or not, the reports of ORAL will be implemented, and nobody will be made to live in a fool’s paradise.
He added, “If something is good, but the point is that we tell President Mahama that, regardless of whatever people say about him, that he is doing well, that he is the most prepared president.
“Now people have started taking to a certain posture, and it is curious, and I am surprised, but we are saying that look, we will collect our money. Wherever monies has been kept, we will collect our money. Even if you praise him or you don’t praise him, the right thing would be done, and it’s important that we put this on record and we let President Mahama know that he should not be swayed.
“Attorney General, all of you don’t be swayed by all these things, let us go and get to the bottom of every matter that is being investigated, regardless of whoever is involved”, Prof Gyampo stated.
His comments come on the back of Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko describing John Mahama as the most prepared leader in Ghana’s political history.
According to Gabby Otchere-Darko, Mahama’s journey from assemblyman to president, and in opposition, has prepared him.
He further stated that John Mahama faced a daunting task in fulfilling his campaign promises, particularly those made to the youth.
Speaking in an interview on Asaase Radio, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko stated, “I think the current president is probably the most prepared president we’ve had. From assemblyman all the way to where he is now, vice president, president, you’ve been in opposition, seen who your real friends are, learned from your mistakes, identified missed opportunities, and now you’ve been given another chance”.
“The youth are unforgiving. They want jobs. They voted for you because they expect their aspirations to be met by your 24-hour economy policy and other promises.
Satisfying them in this world of social media, new media, where every government action is overexposed and exaggerated, is a huge challenge,” he said.
He added, “But you must remember that your role is not to fulfil people’s aspirations directly, but to create the enabling environment for them to pursue those aspirations. If the government does that, creating space and opportunity, the youth must also put in the hard work to realise their goals.”
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