The Vice Presidential candidate for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has launched strong allegations against National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer John Dramani Mahama, accusing him of accepting bribes from contractors during his time as president.
Addressing party supporters on the campaign trail, Dr. Prempeh questioned Mahama’s achievements in office, accusing him of corruption and dishonesty, particularly in relation to infrastructure projects.
“Even in constructing roads, you took bribes. I never thought a President would accept bribes for infrastructure projects. We deserve better than a leader consumed by corruption and dishonesty,” he said.
Dr. Prempeh further criticized the NDC for fostering division in the country, particularly along religious lines, stressing the need for unity and harmony.
“We need a party that fosters unity, not one that divides us along religious lines. We don’t want a party that emphasizes religious differences, labeling people as Muslim or Christian. If you, as a Christian, became President, what did you achieve?” he questioned.
He also cast doubt on what Mahama aims to achieve in a potential second term, noting the former President’s claim that no leader can accomplish everything in four years, yet seeking to return for another four-year term.
“He [Mahama] said no president can accomplish everything in four years, yet he wants to stay for another four. What is he coming back to do?” Prempeh asked.
The Vice Presidential candidate urged the people of Offinso to back the NPP’s development agenda, highlighting key achievements such as road construction, allowances for nursing and teacher trainees, hospital infrastructure, and increased cocoa prices.
“The people of Offinso, let’s embark on a house-to-house, room-to-room, and farm-to-farm campaign. We must support the one doing a good job,” he said.
Dr. Prempeh emphasized that continued development should be prioritized over political allegiances, urging the people to vote for NPP to continue delivering progress.
“If you want us to continue building roads, paying allowances to nursing and teacher trainees, constructing hospitals, and increasing cocoa prices, vote for NPP,” he added.
In his closing remarks, Dr. Prempeh stressed that the core purpose of politics is to drive development, calling on voters to choose leaders who will prioritize the nation’s growth.
“We do politics for development. We choose leaders who will develop our nation, and that’s why I’m pleading with you to vote for NPP.”
Source: www.kumasimail.com
