Former Attorney General Martin Amidu has sharply criticized President Nana Akufo-Addo, accusing him of using state resources to influence the outcome of the upcoming December 2024 elections. Amidu’s allegations suggest that the president is attempting to manipulate the electoral process by leveraging government resources to gain an unfair advantage. This critique adds to the growing concerns over the integrity of the electoral process, with various political figures and stakeholders calling for transparency and fairness ahead of the crucial election. Amidu’s remarks underscore the need for vigilance and accountability as Ghana approaches its next presidential and parliamentary elections. In an opinion piece, former Attorney General Martin Amidu has strongly criticized President Nana Akufo-Addo, accusing him of manipulating state resources in the lead-up to the December 2024 elections. Amidu argues that the president’s last-minute push to commission infrastructural projects is a blatant abuse of incumbency, designed to distract from the administration’s economic and social failures. He writes, “President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is so scared of a free and fair democratic contest… that he reserved most of the infrastructural developments undertaken under his tenure to be commissioned by his chosen successor and himself within the last three months to the 7 December 2024 elections.”
Amidu labelled this approach as “a condescending insult to the electorate” and described it as a “smokescreen to siphon public funds at the taxpayers’ expense.” He further compared the current administration’s tactics to those of previous governments, noting that voters often reject incumbents who resort to such strategies. According to Amidu, this move is indicative of a desperate attempt by the president to secure electoral victory by diverting attention from the administration’s shortcomings. Martin Amidu has criticized President Nana Akufo-Addo’s last-minute infrastructural commissions, noting that the electorate has long been aware of such tactics used by incumbent governments to cover up mismanagement, corruption, and abuse of power. He observed that previous administrations have often delayed the commissioning of projects until the run-up to elections, using them as a ploy to distract from their failures and deceive voters. Amidu highlighted the parallels between the current election season and those of 2000, 2008, and 2016, dismissing the commissioning events as mere election propaganda.
He further expressed disdain for the government’s approach, claiming that “the corrupt and looting government machinery of Nana Akufo-Addo and Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is so power-drunk that they only see the ordinary Ghanaian as a zombified idiot whose vote can be bought after dangling a few television pictures.” Amidu warned voters to recognize these tactics for what they are—a desperate, manipulative attempt to cling to power by distracting the public from the government’s failures and undermining a fair electoral contest.
Martin Amidu called on Ghanaians to reflect on the challenges they have faced over the past seven years under the current administration. He urged them to reject the continuation of what he described as the “create, loot, and share” governance model, which he believes has been characterized by corruption, mismanagement, and the misuse of state resources. Amidu emphasized the importance of voters recognizing the destructive nature of this governance style and choosing a leadership that prioritizes the well-being of the people and the proper management of the country’s resources in the upcoming 2024 elections.
In his critique of President Nana Akufo-Addo’s government, Martin Amidu called on Ghanaians to reflect on the economic difficulties and social challenges they have endured over the past seven years. He urged voters to reject the continuation of what he described as the “create, loot, and share” governance model. According to Amidu, this model has led to the abuse of power, corruption, and the misallocation of public resources, resulting in the suffering of ordinary citizens.
Amidu emphasized that this “create, loot, and share” strategy, which he claims has been a hallmark of the current government, undermines the democratic process and the country’s development. He warned that the last-minute commissioning of infrastructure projects and the government’s attempt to use such actions as election propaganda are distractions meant to cover up mismanagement and corruption.
He further pointed out the need for Ghanaians to make a conscious decision to reject such practices in Favor of more transparent and accountable governance. Amidu encouraged voters to remember their hardships and not be swayed by last-minute political tactics designed to secure votes through superficial gestures. Instead, he urged them to prioritize electing leaders who are genuinely committed to addressing the country’s deep-rooted problems and improving the lives of ordinary citizens.
