During the final campaign rally at Zurak Park in Madina on Thursday, 5th December 2024, John Dramani Mahama, the presidential candidate of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), made a bold statement promising to hold Henry Nana Boakye, the National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) accountable under the law if the NDC emerges victorious in the 2024 elections.

Mahama accused Nana B, as Henry Nana Boakye is popularly known, and other NPP operatives of spreading misinformation to deceive voters ahead of the 7th December presidential and parliamentary elections. His comments were in response to the recent arrest of Oheneba Nana Asiedu, a Kumasi-based radio and television presenter, for allegedly disseminating false information, including urging voters to cast their ballots on different dates.

Addressing the crowd, Mahama stated, “We are all voting on December 7. Some NPP members tried to mislead Ghanaians, and that is a criminal offence. But criminal offences don’t have an expiry date. When the NDC comes to power, we will jail them. In Ghana’s law, it is a crime to mislead voters, so everyone who was involved will face the law.”

He also urged voters to remain vigilant while casting their ballots to prevent any irregularities.

Furthermore, Mahama reiterated his commitment to fighting corruption under a future NDC administration. He criticized the NPP government, led by President Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, for mismanaging the economy and undermining vital sectors.

He declared, “I’m committed to waging a relentless war on corruption, Operation Return All the Loot. This operation will be carried out with dedicated zeal to recover stolen funds and assets for the development of our country and the benefit of our youth. I will combat corruption to restore integrity and fairness, two crucial elements missing from the Akufo-Addo and Bawumia government.”

With less than 48 hours until polling day, Mahama expressed confidence in securing a significant number of votes in the Ashanti Region, which is traditionally a stronghold of the ruling NPP.