Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has revealed he played a significant role in John Mahama’s ascent to the Jubilee House. According to the Nadowli Kaleo MP, he convinced the former President of his chances at the top job at a time when he [Mahama] himself wasn’t keen.
“I invited him [Mahama] in 2005 and discussed it with him,” he told Evans Mensah on JoyNews’ PM Express programme on Tuesday, adding that, “it took three meetings before Mahama finally accepted.
“Mahama’s close relatives are aware” of this development, according to Bagbin.
He said in his preparations of Mr. Mahama for the task, he organised a series of programmes that would bring him to the limelight. He would have Mahama deliver speeches on his behalf, all in a bid to market him, and “all that brought him up.”
Bagbin said, however, he may not be the only one responsible for the former president’s rise. Mahama partnered the late John Atta Mills to run for the Jubilee House and when Mr Mills died in 2012, took over and served one term as President.
Bagbin said his revelation is important because some party folk who are not aware of his contribution to Mahama’s rise to the presidency couldn’t appreciate his criticism of him.
He explained since he played a role in his rise to office, the onus lay on him to offer criticisms when needed.
“Besides, it is in my nature to criticise,” he added.
What about now?
Bagbin says his criticisms have influenced Mahama.
According to him, John Mahama of 2014 is different from the Mahama of 2019.
His comments come as Mahama has been elected to lead the National Democratic Congress (NDC) into the 2020 general elections.
“There is a great improvement and he is really a better Mahama than before,” Bagbin said.
“He has learnt to run with the people and now he consults the elders of the party on his decisions than before,” he added.
Source: myjoyonline
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OH SORRY BABGIN YOU DID A WOEFUL JOB !!! JOHN MAHAMA IS NOT A GOOD PRESIDENTIAL MATERIAL. The guy is not a good politician. Very week in making speeches. ALL HE DOES BEST IS CHOPPING MONEY.
You should be a$hamed of yourself Alban Bagbin ( Mr Dokument ) for doing such a great diservice to Ghana by giving us JDM. Waa look at the m£ss he has caused. may the good Lord consign JDm and the NDC to the du$+bin of history never to return. Tweaa Kai
Bagbin is eroding all the honour he has by attaching himself to Mahama. So it was because of your greed that Mahama made you a member of the so-called 3 wisemen. Now we know. You did as a great harm Bagbin
Even nana addo whom kufour said was patapa manage to convince ghanaians he has changed. You guys should give us a break. The only constant thing in life is change. Yes mahama can change.
Is toooooooo late now so he should forget about coming back, because when he had his time he used it to drink apio, Usain boltinng, insulting, talking trash against his opponent any time he get opportunity to speak. he was also remote controlled by small boys and baby with sharp teeth around him. simply not again
He listens to who? It is because he wants the top post again? He can never change , he can't ***barred word*** us. But truth be told, if you convinced him to go for the post, you have done us a great disservice.
YOU DON'T WASH YOUR DIRTY LINENS IN PUBLIC. YOUR CAMPAIGN FOR THE POSITION OF THE PRESIDENTIAL WAS VERY NA*STY AND DIRTY, TO SAY THE LEAST. YOUR BEHAVOIUR WAS NOT BROTHERLY AT ALL TO JOHN MAHAMA. WATCH THE AKANS DO THEIR POLITICS. NO MATTER HOW BAD THEIR FELLOW AKAN IS THEY TRY HARD AT ALL COST TO COVER HIM/HER WITH A "NEW-NEAT N CLOTH".YOU NORTHERNERS ARE THE ONLY ONES WHO DO DIRTY POLITICS WITH YOUR OWN BROTHER OR SISTER. YOU PEOPLE MUST WISE UP. MA KA-OOO, MA KA. WISE UP. OTHER PEOPLE HIDE BEHIND AND KNOCK YOUR HEADS AGAINST EACH OTHERS AND YOU ALL DANCE TO THE TUNE LIKE LU*NA*TICS. WHY? RESPECT YOURSELVES.