Think tank Caucus for Democratic Governance-Ghana (CDH-GH) has called on President Nana Akufo-Addo to step down or else they will initiate processes to impeach him.
The group believes there is wide spread corruption in government and the sacking of some few officials recently isn’t enough.
In a statement issued on Monday 11 June 2018 and signed by Dr E.K.Hayfod, Chief Convener CDG-GH, the group added that:
“Ghanaians are bitterly complaining of hardship. Electricity bills are running high. The promised reductions apparently did not work. Water bills are increasing. Transport fares are rapidly increasing. The prices of spare parts are rocketing and so customers cannot buy. The cedi is rapidly falling and no one can arrest the dollar. Food prices are rising in spite of the so called planting for food. The market women are praying on daily basis for a change, because food prices are high. About 35 – 40 million Ghanaians have no jobs; including doctors, nurses, teachers, unemployed graduates, engineers, technicians, masons, carpenters, contractors among others. In spite of your promises to fix the problems, you have aggravated the situation”.
The group lamented the continuous shutdown of the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) and also called for redress concerning the $89m KenliGVG deal by the Ministry of Communications.
Below is the full statement:
NANA ADDO MUST RESIGN OR FACE POSSIBLE IMPEACHMENT
Caucus for Democratic Governance-Ghana (CDG-GH), the mouth piece of the voiceless and the deprived in society, has over the years conducted research and made observations, which are often translated into press releases or press conferences. Last month, in a Press Release, we called on President Akufo Addo to reshuffle his cabinet Ministers. Two weeks later, the President has seen the wisdom and the need to sack four of his CEO`s peddling corruption.
SACKING OF CEO`s INADEQUATE
The sacked CEO`s are : CEO of the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) - Gifty Klenam ; CEO of Korle Bu Hospital- Dr Anyaa; CEO of BOST - Alfred Obeng Boateng; and CEO of GIPC - Paul Asare Ansah. Mr. President, while we congratulate you for this gesture, the CDG-GH finds this action woefully inadequate; considering the massive corruption and mismanagement in your Government, which has provoked your trusted supporters to complain about hardship and inordinate corruption.
GHANAIANS ARE COMPLAINING
Mr President you may or may not know; that Ghanaians are bitterly complaining of hardship. Electricity bills are running high. The promised reductions apparently did not work. Water bills are increasing. Transport fares are rapidly increasing. The prices of spare parts are rocketing and so customers cannot buy. The cedi is rapidly falling and no one can arrest the dollar. Food prices are rising in spite of the so called planting for food.
The market women are praying on daily basis for a change, because food prices are high. About 35 – 40 million Ghanaians have no jobs; including doctors, nurses, teachers, unemployed graduates, engineers, technicians, masons, carpenters, contractors among others. In spite of your promises to fix the problems, you have aggravated the situation.
ABJECT CORRUPTION
Mr President, it is now no secret that abject corruption, has swallowed your monarchical government made up mostly of members of your clan, relatives and friends. You are reported to have cleared corrupt appointees from any wrong doing and prejudiced investigations into corruption by state institutions using your prefect understanding of Ghanaian law.
On daily basis Mr President, Ghanaians are confronted by cases of corruption by your Government. The $2.5 million digital addressing System; the $89/179 million Kelni GVG and Ministry of Communication scandal; the NHIA $3.307million scandal; the $100 million “cash for seat” which ended with two reports, one from Minority and another from Majority in Parliament; the BOST scandal; the $132,000 illegal rent payment and $19,500 Havard training by the CEO of Ghana Export Promotion Authority. Allegation by Mr. Kennedy Agyapong on extortion of $20,000 from visitors going to the President. The $90,000 rent allowances received by majority MP`s in Parliament who live in Government bungalows. All these are explosive garbage in the grinding machine of your Government.
FINANCIAL LOSS
Mr President, there are also a number of financial losses due to your indecisions. The decision not to allow the UGMC to operate has led to the revenue loss of millions of cedis. Revenue loss from the Kommenda Sugar factory is huge; Revenue loss due to contaminated pre-mix fuel; Inflated budgetary allocation to the Presidency; and the Australian visa scandal are all issues of financial loss.
ANAS EXPOSE
Above all, the Anas expose is “the last straw that broke the camel`s back”. The alleged funding by Kwesi Nyantekyi of your 2016 campaign. His articulation and knowledge of your family`s financial history and problems. His request for $5 million from the investors for you; possibly as bribe to influence you; are all flaws on the image of the Presidency. In Britain, USA or any developed country, you would have swiftly been forced to resign. Do resign honorably, before Ghanaians take legal steps to dissolve the Presidency.
CONCLUSION
The Caucus for Democratic Governance – Ghana (CDG-GH) calls on you Mr President to resign to avoid impeachment. In a Democratic Governance System, there is little or no other choice.
Dr E.K.Hayfod
Chief Convener CDG-GH
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Sorry Doc. If you can't beat us kindly joint us. The winning team is here to stay.
What is the population of Ghana that between 35 and 40 million have no jobs? Oh doctor! Where have you been?
OH POOR YOU DR HAYFORD ARE ALRIGHT I DONT THINK, GO BACK TO SHS AFTER ALL IT IS FREE BECAUSE OF GOOD LEADERSHIP
I dont believe the author is a PhD holder, either earned or honourary one. Poor arguments, shallow content, statistically deceptive and on and on.....This man will discourage parents from sending their wards to school beyond SHS. Or can it be that he has been betrayed by political leanings, which has prevented him from thinking straight as an intellectual? Doctor, go back to SHS. After all you will not pay a dime
Comical relief!!1 If you want to be taken serious, do come up with something sustainable, important and credible. I think they just want to be heard. Wasting our ears and time.
Who is this ***barred word***? Any ***barred word*** can wake up and put a statement out these days.
Oh Dr. Hayford! What a faiilled Dr!! As a doctor, whether a medical doctor or a doctorate degree holder, it is really irressponssible of you to do the NDC bidding for them. Meanwhile you are only noisy with no content in your presentations. A doctor not knowing the population of Ghana? 35 - 40 million unemployed? is Ghana's population more than that of Nigeria? Please put an end to your naiivitty and spare Ghanaians some breathing space! What do you know about impeachment? If you don't even know the population of Ghana how on earth can you fathom the procedure and processes of impeaching substantive president?
You have wasted too much time already. Please start the impeachment process.
Pathetic cry for a failed politician like you to tell our president to step down. get something better to do wai.
This corruption tag will not work for NDC. They should come out with a different lie to tell Ghanaians.