Nduom berates Mahama over “theatrical performance” in Parliament

The leader of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom has scolded President John Mahama, describing his State of the Nation address as a “theatrical performance.” The entrepreneur-cum-politician believes Mahama used the august House to campaign ahead of the 2016 elections. “Never Again!” was how he headlined his Facebook post over the issue, insisting Ghanaians must not allow “the People’s House” for staged performance “as occurred this past week.” “This is what the seed planted in the 2012 elections has brought to the people. You get what you vote for!” Nduom concluded. Below is the full unedited post:

Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom

Never Again!

Never again should we the people allow a theatrical performance to happen in the People's House, Parliament, as occurred this past week in the Parliament of the Republic of Ghana. Was the drama that unfolded meant to be a campaign rally? Was it meant to officially launch a reelection manifesto?

And the irresponsible behavior of both the majority and the minority? With the President orchestrating a cheering squad in the House? Or was it meant to present the State of the Nation as prescribed by the 19192 Constitution?

This is what Chapter 6 Directive Principles of State Policy prescribes:

"The President shall report to Parliament at least once a year all the steps taken to ensure the realization of the policy objectives contained in this Chapter and, in particular, the realization of basic human rights, a healthy economy, the right to work, the right to good health care and the right to education."

Is this what happened yesterday?

This is what the seed planted in the 2012 elections has brought to the people.

You get what you vote for!

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