Exclusive: Ghana's John Mahama on his planned presidential comeback

Name: Exclusive: Ghana's John Mahama on his planned presidential comeback
Uploaded: 2024-11-27T14:40:25.058Z
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Description: "When a country is at war and winning that war is critical in times of crisis, retired generals are called back to come and fight. And so this is the time for retired generals. I would have loved to stay in retirement, but in Ghana, I am arguably the most experienced person when it comes to all levels of politics."

FILE PHOTO: Ghana's NDC party campaign launch ahead of December elections, in Tamale

FILE PHOTO: Ghana's former president and current main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) party presidential candidate John Dramani Mahama, 65, addresses supporters during a political campaign launch ahead of December polls, in Tamale, Ghana, July 27, 2024. REUTERS/Francis Kokoroko/File Photo

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"When a country is at war and winning that war is critical in times of crisis, retired generals are called back to come and fight. And so this is the time for retired generals. I would have loved to stay in retirement, but in Ghana, I am arguably the most experienced person when it comes to all levels of politics."

Ghana’s former president, John Dramani Mahama, is contesting for his second presidential term after losing the 2020 election to incumbent President Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo.

John Mahama, who will challenge Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia in the December 7, 2024, election, says the economy is in crisis and needs urgent fiscal reforms and a “total reset” to get a fresh start.

“I'm going to give it my all. My purpose for going back into office is to establish a legacy. And once I do that, I will hand over to the next generation and go to my farm,” he told Global South World in an exclusive interview.

Watch the full interview below:

Ismail Akwei