The Krontihene of Akyem Asuom, Nana Boadi Amponim Obodade III, has likened President John Dramani Mahama to Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, following what he describes as an “exceptionally good” start to Mahama’s return to power.
Speaking to journalists in Kade, the traditional leader praised the president’s political comeback and the impact of his leadership, describing his re-election as divine justice after years of hardship and political criticism.
“We thank the good Lord for bringing him back. I remember when in 2016 he lost then a lot of things were said about him, he went through a lot of stress but the good Lord who blesses abundantly has blessed him in such a manner that his enemies has now put to shame,” he stated.
Nana Boadi went further, saying Mahama’s legacy may one day mirror that of Ghana’s most revered statesman.
“He is now comparable to the Great Osagyefuo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah just like I said I said I hope that by the time President Mahama’s term is over we will compare him to Osagyefuo at least he will be Dr. Kwame Nkrumah,” he noted.
The Krontihene also suggested that public support for Mahama could intensify to the point that Ghanaians may even call for an extension beyond his constitutionally mandated second term.
“When President Mahama is done serving his second term, many Ghanaians will contemplate urging him to continue to stay in power I am pretty sure that is what is going on in the minds of many,” he said.
Expanding his remarks to include the future of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), the chief predicted a prolonged era of governance by the party, arguing that the current agenda is only the beginning of a much larger national transformation.
“The NDC agenda to reset Ghana wasn’t just based on the four years. It is an agenda that will go beyond 2028 and I can foresee that after 2028 Ghanaians will give the NDC another 20 years to build upon the good works. Resetting is just the foundation. We will go vertical afterwards and when we do that after 2048 I am sure our brothers from the other side will come with someone better,” he concluded.
