Franklin Cudjoe, founder of IMANI Africa, has weighed in on former President John Agyekum Kufuor’s endorsement of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, ahead of Ghana’s 2024 general elections. The former president publicly expressed his belief in Dr. Bawumia’s ability to transform Ghana if elected.
While acknowledging Kufuor’s right to support a candidate of his choice, Cudjoe stressed that Ghanaians equally have the right to scrutinize such endorsements, especially in light of the nation’s current economic challenges.
In a Facebook post on November 18, Cudjoe noted, President Kufuor has every right to choose who he wants to lead his party and Ghana at this critical time. However, citizens also deserve to question the reasoning behind his choice, given the economic turmoil and governance issues plaguing the country.
Cudjoe questioned the silence of Kufuor during what he described as periods of economic mismanagement under President Nana Akufo-Addo’s administration, which included Vice President Bawumia’s role as head of the Economic Management Team. He pointed out the impact of these challenges, citing instances such as financial losses among senior citizens during the controversial debt restructuring process.
He highlighted, Under this administration, vulnerable pensioners were subjected to financial hardship, enduring long queues under harsh conditions only to see their life savings slashed. These policies have left citizens with devastating economic consequences.
Cudjoe also criticized what he perceives as policy missteps, attributing rising debt levels and environmental degradation from illegal mining activities to governance failures.
President Kufuor may need to reflect on how this administration, led by Nana Addo and his economic team, has not only driven the economy into unsustainable debt but has also presided over environmental harm and the erosion of public trust, Cudjoe wrote.
Despite his criticism, Cudjoe concluded by urging Kufuor to advocate for peace and informed decision-making in the upcoming elections. Rather than endorsing a single candidate, this moment calls for inspiring Ghanaians to make wise and peaceful choices on December 7, he added.
As Ghana approaches the polls, Kufuor’s endorsement has sparked broader conversations about leadership, accountability, and the role of former statesmen in shaping political discourse.
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