Ghanaians Reject Incumbent Abuses – Martin Amidu on Mahama’s Resounding Win

Former Attorney General Martin Amidu has attributed John Mahama’s decisive electoral victory to Ghanaians’ rejection of alleged abuses of state power by the outgoing administration.

In a recent opinion article, Amidu accused the ruling government of attempting to manipulate the election process by leveraging state influence, only to be thwarted by a determined electorate.

Amidu claimed that the incumbent government, led by President Nana Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, used state machinery to undermine the integrity of the election process.

“The determination of President Nana Akufo-Addo to employ all the means of state power at his disposal… was evident even in the final hours of the vote,” he stated.

Despite these challenges, the Ghanaian electorate delivered a decisive mandate to Mahama, avoiding the need for a runoff.

Amidu praised this result as a strong indication of political awareness and resilience within the electorate. “The Ghanaian electorate’s purposeful decision to prevent a runoff demonstrates their understanding of the political dynamics in the face of a government that has abused their trust,” he said.

The former Special Prosecutor further emphasized that the election outcome was a clear reflection of widespread dissatisfaction with the outgoing administration’s performance over nearly eight years.

Amidu commended the voters for prioritizing the nation’s interests over the incentives and rhetoric of the incumbent government. “The electorate’s decision demonstrates their resolve to show the political elite that ordinary Ghanaians possess the wisdom to make decisions based on national self-interest,” he added.

As Mahama prepares to assume office again on January 7, Amidu’s remarks highlight the high expectations placed on the incoming administration.