I feel ashamed to have John Mahama as my President-DR. Maurice Ampaw

A Private legal practitioner Dr. Maurice Ampaw has expressed outrage over President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to pardon Montie trio.

Dr. Ampaw, who described the decision as disappointing said he feel embarrassed and ashamed to have him (John Mahama) as President of the Republic of Ghana.

“I feel embarrassed and ashamed to have somebody like Mr. John Dramani Mahama as President of Ghana,” he said.

President Mahama in consultation with the Council of State granted pardon to Montie trio in line with article 72 of the 1992 Constitution.

Two radio panelists, Alistair Nelson and Godwin Ako-Gunn and show host, Salifu Maase of an Accra-based radio station, Montie FM were jailed four months by the Supreme Court on July 27, 2016, for threatening to kill judges of the Court. But their freeing has been condemned by civil society groups and political parties in the country.

Speaking to Oman FM, Dr Maurice Ampaw hinted about his intention to campaign against President Mahama’s second term bid.

“I will go all over the country and campaign against President Mahama because he doesn’t deserve another term in office,” he declared.

Dr Maurice Ampaw has also declared 10 days hunger strike in protest against President Mahama’s decision.

Story By: Michael Creg Afful

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