Adam Amin, Ghana’s former Finance Minister, has stirred political waters with sharp criticism of ex-President John Mahama, declaring President Nana Akufo-Addo a superior leader. Speaking at a recent political gathering, Amin didn’t hold back, accusing Mahama’s administration of prioritizing loans over genuine economic progress.
“Mahama’s approach was simple: borrow more, achieve less,” Amin asserted. “He piled debt on Ghana without tackling the root issues. Akufo-Addo, on the other hand, rolled up his sleeves to build a stronger nation—better roads, expanded education, and real opportunities for citizens.”
Amin painted a stark contrast between the two leaders. He credited Akufo-Addo with transformative projects like the Free Senior High School initiative and widespread infrastructure upgrades, arguing these efforts lifted the country forward. Mahama’s tenure, he claimed, was marred by economic hardship and mismanagement. “People struggled to make ends meet, businesses collapsed, and there was no vision to turn things around,” he said. “Under Akufo-Addo, we saw practical policies that gave Ghanaians a fighting chance.”
The former minister took aim at Mahama’s financial stewardship, suggesting it lacked foresight. “Leadership isn’t about drowning a nation in loans and walking away,” Amin remarked. “It’s about easing burdens and creating wealth—Akufo-Addo understood that.”
Not everyone agrees with Amin’s take. Mahama’s supporters have rallied to his defense, insisting he faced tough circumstances and still delivered results. “He wasn’t flawless, but Mahama got things done,” one supporter argued. “Hospitals, schools, roads—he tackled projects that mattered. And let’s not forget how he steadied the power supply during those dark days of outages.”
Another citizen offered a broader perspective: “No government is perfect. Mahama had his missteps, sure, but so has Akufo-Addo. We deserve leaders who stop pointing fingers and start solving problems.”
Undeterred, Amin stood his ground. “Ghana can’t afford to revisit a time of reckless borrowing with no plan,” he warned. “The past teaches us what works—and what doesn’t. We need steady hands to keep moving forward.”
The debate underscores the deep divide in Ghanaian politics, with Amin’s remarks reigniting discussions about leadership and legacy as the nation weighs its future.
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