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Oliver Barker-Vormawor, convener of the Fix the Country Movement, has urged President-elect John Dramani Mahama to capitalize on his historic mandate from the 2024 general elections to enact meaningful constitutional reforms and address Ghana’s pressing challenges.
In a Facebook post, Barker-Vormawor highlighted the extraordinary scale of Mahama’s victory:
56% of the popular vote
Wins in 14 out of 16 regions
68% of the military vote and 80% of the police vote
A two-thirds parliamentary majority
This, according to him, places Mahama in a unique position as a one-term president without the constraints of seeking re-election, allowing him to focus on transformational governance.
“It took 32 years, eight regular election cycles, and two runoffs to get here. This is a mandate to build a legacy no one has ever built, apart from Nkrumah,” Barker-Vormawor remarked, emphasizing that squandering this trust could jeopardize Ghana’s future.
He also warned that Mahama’s greatest challenge could come from internal party sabotage, stating:
“Wallahi, only the NDC can sabotage the NDC at this rate.”
In a meeting with UN Resident Coordinator Charles Abani on December 11, Mahama acknowledged the high expectations following his landslide victory and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fulfilling its campaign promises.
“We need to tweak existing programmes to meet today’s realities. Discussions with the World Bank and IMF are ongoing to ensure debt repayment plans remain on track, avoiding potential defaults,” Mahama said.
He stressed the importance of collaboration with global partners, particularly in addressing critical issues like erratic rainfall and food security.
Abani congratulated Mahama on his victory and his appointment of Ghana’s first female Vice President, affirming the UN’s readiness to support his government. He praised Ghana’s democratic credentials and Mahama’s leadership as vital for restoring stability and credibility in West Africa.
“Ghana holds a torch for democracy and peace in West Africa. Your leadership is critical to restoring these values,” Abani noted.
While expressing gratitude for the trust placed in him, Mahama acknowledged the daunting task ahead, stating:
“I anticipated we would win, but not by such a margin. Ghanaians have very high expectations, and I am working swiftly to meet them.”
He pledged to balance immediate solutions with long-term strategies to stabilize the economy and address Ghana’s social challenges, aiming to build a legacy that matches the extraordinary mandate he has received.
