“We won’t misuse our majority” – Mahama vows democratic leadership

President-elect John Dramani Mahama has pledged that his incoming administration will not abuse the significant parliamentary majority secured by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the recent elections.

Speaking during a courtesy visit by the National Chief Imam, Mr. Mahama assured Ghanaians of his commitment to democratic governance, emphasizing that his government would prioritize collaboration and consensus-building.

“I wish to assure my father [National Chief Imam] and our fathers that we’re not going to misuse the majority we have in Parliament. Even though we have a huge majority, more than two-thirds, we’re not going to misuse it,” he stated.

He added, “We are going to consult with the NPP at every stage and make sure that we do things by consensus instead of railroading everybody.”

Dismissing the “supreme leader” label attributed to him following the NDC’s victory, Mr. Mahama insisted he would govern as a democrat and remain open to advice. “So I can assure you that we will work together. We’ll continue to consult you. I’m your son, and you all have been very gracious with advice and good counsel. My doors will be open at any time that any of our leaders, my fathers, want to see me, for you to come and consult with me. And so we ask that you continue to offer your prayers,” he assured.

The President-elect highlighted the importance of collective efforts in moving Ghana forward. “No single political party can turn the fortunes of Ghana without the cooperation of everybody else, including religious groups. We can only move this country together if all of us work to move it together,” he said.

Mr. Mahama also reaffirmed his commitment to revitalizing Ghana and restoring its reputation as the “Black Star of Africa.” “You can count on me to work as hard as I can to move Ghana to where it should be,” he pledged.

While expressing gratitude for the NDC’s landslide victory, he described it as a humbling responsibility. He urged his future appointees to prepare for hard work, warning that governance “will not be business as usual.”