“We Should Never Think Of Coups, Everything Will Be Fine”– Mahama

Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to uphold the constitution and refrain from entertaining any intentions of endorsing a potential coup d’état in Ghana.

The Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) who criticized president Akufo-Addo for his abysmal handling of the economy said despite the current economic challenges facing the country, considering a coup should not even be the last resort.

“We told NPP the path they were taking was dangerous but our advice fell on deaf ears. And that is the reason we are where we are today and we are all facing the challenges. So we all have to help out and get out of this mess. But we would have to adhere to constitutional governance so that we are not swayed by the alternative of coups.”

“We should know that no matter the hardship there will be the opportunity for an election for different people to be elected. It is only left with a year for us to say goodbye to some people and welcome others who can fix the economy. So let’s continue respecting the Constitution. We should never think of coups and everything will be fine,” he stated.

Mr John Dramani Mahama made the call when he Addressed the Conference of Regional Imams of Ghana at the 3rd National Conference of Imams in Kumasi.

This call comes in light of recent coups in West African countries such as Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea, and Niger.

A jointly drafted communique by the regional imams from across the country read by Executive Secretary of the Conference of Regional Imams of Ghana, Suallah Abdallah Quandah condemned any advocacy for a coup d’état while urging the government to implement effective measures to address pressing concerns of Ghanaians and thereby prevent any potential calls for a coup d’état.