Former Ghanaian president demands ‘honeymoon period’ if he wins next election

Former Ghanaian President John Mahama has called on fellow compatriots, especially organised labour, to grant him a grace period in his bid to fix the country if he emerges as president in the next general elections.

The presidential hopeful said this in response to demands for improved conditions of service from labour unions and civil organisations, according to My Joy online.

Speaking at a ‘Campus Connect’ event in Hohoe, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer harps on the need to give time to revive the economy before tackling specific demands.

“And you will realize the harm that the NPP administration has done to Ghana’s economy. This country is broke, and so we will beg you that when we come into office give us a bit of a honeymoon, let’s put things in place so that we bring the economy back onto its feet.”

“And I will plead with the teachers union, GNAT, NAGRAT, UTAG and TEWU and all of them, I know all of you are clamoring for allowances. Let me caution you that in 2025 when we take over we will show you the books and the finances of this country.”

“And when we have done that we can accede to your demands again, and that’s why I’m being very measured in the promises that I make because we all know the crises in which this country has been plunged”.