Assin North MP and Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister James Gyakye Quayson has described President John Dramani Mahama’s leadership as a pathway to Ghana
Assin North MP and Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister James Gyakye Quayson has described President John Dramani Mahama’s leadership as a pathway to Ghana’s economic independence, likening it to the political independence secured under the country’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah.
He said President Mahama was determined to leave a legacy by ensuring that the country’s resources benefited the majority of Ghanaians, particularly the youth.
Speaking to Channel One News’ Akwasi Addo during the ongoing National Democratic Congress (NDC) regional executive elections on Saturday, November 14, Mr Quayson urged Ghanaians to support the President in fulfilling his mandate.
“Kwame Nkrumah gave us political independence. President Mahama is going to give us economic independence,” he said.
Mr Quayson argued that Ghana’s resources belonged to all citizens and should not be concentrated in the hands of a few, stressing that young people deserved opportunities to earn a decent living.
“Look at all of you here. I bet 50% of you don’t have a monthly income or resources. You know, it’s not fair to anybody. The resources in this country belong to all of us,” he said.
He maintained that leaders must be held accountable if they failed to prioritise the welfare of the majority of the population.
“I don’t care who becomes the leader. If you come as a leader and you don’t care about the majority of the population, then they should take you out,” he stated.
The Assin North MP said the NDC government was conscious of the mandate given to it by Ghanaians and would not take the responsibility lightly.
“The mandate that Ghanaians have given to the NDC, led by President John Dramani Mahama, we are not taking it for granted,” he said.
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Mr Quayson added that he believed the President was committed to leaving a lasting legacy and urged citizens to give him the necessary support to achieve his objectives.
“I know the man wants to leave a legacy,” he said, adding: “Take it seriously and give him all the support that we can to deal with this.”
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