Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha
Gbande, has made a bold statement, saying that if he were President of Ghana,
half of the members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) would have left the
country by now. Speaking in an interview on Star FM, Gbande remarked that his
approach to leadership would have been far stricter than that of former
President John Dramani Mahama, whom he described as moderate and tolerant.
Gbande emphasized that many of those criticizing the former president today
should be grateful for his measured leadership. According to him, the former
president has consistently chosen the path of dialogue and calm, even when
others might have taken a more aggressive stance. He noted that his personal
intolerance for misuse of public resources would not have allowed certain
individuals to go unpunished.
He expressed concern about the widespread misuse of state resources,
suggesting that many political actors have taken advantage of their positions
at the expense of the ordinary Ghanaian. Gbande stated that such actions have
had severe consequences on citizens, especially the vulnerable in society. He
added that when he sees some of these individuals speaking boldly in the public
domain, it brings him sadness because their decisions have directly affected
the wellbeing of others.
He pointed out the economic struggles that many Ghanaians face daily,
linking these hardships to what he described as poor leadership and lack of
prioritization by those in power. According to him, the economic challenges
have forced some women into difficult situations, including extreme measures
just to feed their families. He said leadership must focus on addressing the
core needs of the people and not only pursue self-interest.
Gbande did not mince words in holding the Akufo-Addo-led administration
accountable for what he sees as neglect of the needs of ordinary citizens. He
claimed that during the NPP’s eight years in government, there was a failure to
deliver policies that truly impacted everyday lives in a positive way. He urged
Ghanaians to critically assess the past leadership experiences and make
informed decisions about the future.
He also reiterated his belief in fairness and due process, clarifying that
he does not support false accusations without evidence. However, he maintained
that leaders must be firm and deliberate in their efforts to safeguard public
interest and ensure accountability at all levels of governance.
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