Ghanaian rapper Medikal has expressed his belief in President-elect John Dramani Mahama’s ability to transform the fortunes of the country. Following the concession of defeat by the NPP’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on December 9, 2024, the Omo Ada hitmaker took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the election outcome and the future of Ghana under Mahama’s leadership.
In his post, Medikal urged the President-elect to prioritize the welfare of Ghanaian youth and initiate significant changes upon assuming office. He expressed a cautious optimism, stating, “Let it be known to the incoming president, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, that I do not trust him but rather believe in him. Let this new change be exhibited drastically! If not for anything, he should foresee the generation of Sharaf, a good friend of mine (his son), and the betterment of the youth in Ghana and beyond. Thank you.”
Medikal also linked his support for Mahama to a personal ordeal he experienced under the NPP government. Recalling his 2021 arrest for brandishing a firearm in a social media video, the rapper criticized the circumstances surrounding his detention. Medikal was arrested and charged with the unlawful display of arms and ammunition. Initially pleading not guilty, he was denied bail and remanded into police custody for five days before being granted a ¢100,000 bail upon reappearing in court on October 26, 2021.
The rapper alleged that his arrest was politically motivated, claiming it was executed on orders from high-ranking officials in the NPP government. “NPP arrested me for no tangible reason, NPP put me in cells, locked me up in jail (Ankaful Maximum Security Prison) all in the name of power. My lawyers tried to communicate with superiors, and all they got in response was ‘it’s an order from above,’” he tweeted.
Despite his past grievances, Medikal expressed hope for a better future under John Mahama’s leadership. Mahama was officially declared the winner of the 2024 presidential election by Electoral Commission Chairperson Jean Mensa. The NDC’s flagbearer secured a decisive victory, garnering 56.55% of the vote, compared to Dr. Bawumia’s 41.6%. Medikal’s message reflects the aspirations of many Ghanaians for positive change and a renewed focus on youth development in the country.
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