Accra: The Executive Secretary to President John Dramani Mahama, Dr. Callistus Mahama, has raised concerns over what he describes as premature discussions about the 2028 presidential succession. In an opinion piece on graphic.com.gh, he warned that shifting attention to future political ambitions could distract from the government's ongoing efforts to stabilize the country and deliver on its mandate.
According to Ghana Web, Dr. Callistus Mahama emphasized that when President Mahama assumed office in January 2025, Ghana was facing serious economic challenges that required urgent attention and focus. He stressed that the work of recovery is still ongoing and should not be overshadowed by early political positioning. Dr. Mahama expressed concerns that discussions about succession in 2028 could divert attention before the foundations of recovery have even been firmly laid. He pointed out that the current administration still has more than two and a half years to fulfill its promises to Ghanaians.
Dr. Mahama cautioned that turning attention away from governance to succession planning at this stage could affect performance and public trust. He also highlighted concerns within the National Democratic Congress (NDC), indicating that the party has not yet completed its internal electoral processes. He stated that leadership must emerge through established structures and not through early maneuvering.
He further addressed public office holders, urging them to prioritize their responsibilities over personal ambition. Dr. Mahama warned that the government's reset agenda remains fragile and could be affected if attention is divided. He concluded by stressing that the focus should remain on delivery rather than future elections, emphasizing that the question is whether, by 2028, enough would have been delivered to justify the trust placed in the administration in 2025.