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Mahama links the Dutch debate over passports and PhDs to the bad economic policy of the nuclear power plant

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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flag bearer, John Mahama, has joined the ongoing debate on whether getting a Dutch passport is better than a PhD in Ghana.

The former president attributed the widespread despair among citizens to the economic difficulties caused by the current government.

He emphasized that such a debate should not take place at all, arguing that there are no grounds for such a comparison.

Speaking at a public lecture organized by the University of Christian Service, Kumasi on the theme of “The Sustainability of Democracy in Africa: Ghana’s Experience”, Mr. Mahama stressed that the debate reflected a significant loss of confidence and hope in Ghana’s future.

He cited current economic difficulties, corruption and waste of national resources by the ruling government as the main reasons for this disappointment.

Mahama stressed that mismanagement by the current government has led to serious economic challenges, which in turn has caused citizens to question the value of their educational and professional pursuits.

He called for a focus on restoring hope and confidence in the country’s future through better management and efficient use of resources.

“There is widespread despair and anxiety among our citizens, leading to an active debate on social media on whether obtaining a foreign passport to work in Europe is better than having a PhD in Ghana. This is the adversity into which our nation has plunged, otherwise there would be no basis for comparing a visa with a doctorate.”

He argued that leadership should not be entrusted to those responsible for the country’s current economic difficulties, arguing that the only way to sustain democracy in Ghana and Africa is through leadership that prioritizes truth and honesty towards citizens.

“Those whose gross failures in economic management dragged us into a vortex of despair despite lofty speeches in opposition, and who now seek to escape responsibility, cannot be rewarded with the presidency in this profound crisis.

“The presidency cannot be handed over to those who represent the future when they are the epicenter of our disastrous presence.”

“Leadership that is honest and accepts responsibility for challenges rather than shrugs them off is the kind of leadership that sustains democracy.”

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