Accra: Mr John Dramani Mahama, Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has pledged to cure the canker of corruption and restore the country's democracy if elected in the upcoming December polls. Speaking at the Party's Governance Forum held in Accra, he emphasized his commitment to halt the erosion of democratic progress, which he attributes to the current New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Mahama declared that for Ghana to succeed, there is an urgent need to reset governance and democratic systems by rejecting the NPP government in the December 2024 elections. He accused the ruling administration of failing to protect the public purse, describing their promise as hollow. Mahama criticized the government for lacking integrity, transparency, and accountability, and urged voters to remove them from power to enable scrutiny and accountability. Mr. Mahama outlined his vision for effective governance, focusing on meritorious appointments and operational tr ansparency and accountability systems. He committed to appointing 60 ministers and eliminating ex-gratia payments for government appointees. Additionally, he proposed the establishment of a Governance Advisory Council to enhance political governance, combat corruption, and promote respect for human rights, with membership comprising representatives from various sectors of society. He also expressed his intent to assist the Auditor General in recovering embezzled state funds and implement 'Operation Recover All Loot' to tackle corruption. Furthermore, Mr. Mahama aims to continue the Constitutional Review process initiated under the late President Mills. The forum, themed 'Resetting Ghana for Good Governance and Accountability,' served as a platform for Mr. Mahama to outline his plans to realign governance with the aspirations of the people and ensure justice is delivered to them.
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