Mahama Receives Love Letter Over Request For Honeymoon Period
By Vincent Kubi
In a strongly-worded letter addressed to former President John Dramani Mahama, the Communications Director of NPP UK, Kwaku Bimpeh, has voiced concerns regarding Mahama’s recent plea for a “honeymoon period” should he be re-elected as the President of Ghana.
Bimpeh argues that such a request is a luxury the country cannot afford, given the pressing socio-economic challenges that require immediate and decisive action.
Ghana’s political system operates within a four-year presidential term, which is already constrained and calls for strategic and focused leadership. Bimpeh points out that the final year of the term is predominantly consumed by election campaigns, leaving even less time for effective governance. In this context, the notion of a honeymoon period, traditionally associated with new governments, seems contradictory to the need for swift and impactful policy implementation.
The letter highlights the inconsistency of Mahama’s plea, considering his prior remarks regarding the limitations of a four-year term for implementing significant national changes. Bimpeh argues that seeking respite before the work has even begun goes against the principles of strong leadership, particularly in a country as vibrant and full of potential as Ghana.
Furthermore, Bimpeh reminds Mahama that he is ineligible to serve more than one term as President of Ghana, underlining the urgency to maximize the limited time in office.
The communications director stresses that Ghana deserves a leader who recognizes the preciousness of time in governance and approaches the role with a sense of urgency.
In conclusion, Bimpeh urges Mahama to reconsider his plea for a honeymoon period, emphasizing that every moment of inaction represents a missed opportunity for growth and development. The letter emphasizes that the aspirations and needs of the Ghanaian people should shape the ethos of the nation’s leadership, calling for immediate and effective action to address pressing issues.
The concerns raised in this letter reflect a growing sentiment among members of NPP UK and highlight the importance of prioritizing the swift implementation of policies that will drive Ghana’s growth and development.
The aspirations of the Ghanaian people must remain at the forefront as the nation navigates its path towards a prosperous future.
Read the full letter below:
A Letter to HE John D Mahama from Director of Communications, NPP UK
HE John D Mahama
NDC Headquarters
Accra- Ghana
18th January, 2024
Dear HE John D Mahama,
I write to you in my capacity as the Communications Director of the NPP UK, addressing the recent comments you made regarding your plea for a “honeymoon period” should you be re-elected as the President of Ghana.
This request, in the context of our nation’s pressing needs and the limited timeframe of a presidential term, raises serious concerns and warrants a candid discussion.
Ghana operates within a political framework where a presidential term lasts only four years, a period which is already constrained and requires strategic and focused leadership. The final year of this term, as you are well aware, is predominantly absorbed by campaigns, further compressing the time for effective governance. The notion of a honeymoon period, traditionally a grace phase for new governments, seems an unaffordable luxury in our context, given the myriad of socio-economic challenges awaiting immediate and decisive action.
Your request is particularly perplexing when considered alongside your previous remarks about the inadequacy of a four-year term for a government to implement significant national changes. It is contradictory to acknowledge the limitations of a term, yet simultaneously advocate for a period of reduced pressure and scrutiny at the start of it. In addition, you are very much aware you cannot lead for more than one term (4 years) as President of Ghana.
As the Communications Director of the NPP UK, it is my duty to voice the concerns that this plea for a honeymoon period raises. It appears to suggest a readiness to forfeit valuable time, which could otherwise be dedicated to robust policy implementation and addressing the urgent needs of our nation.
Leadership, especially in a country as vibrant and filled with potential as Ghana, should be about action from the onset, not seeking respite before the work has even begun.
In light of this, I urge you to reconsider your stance even though you are less likely to win the next election. The people of Ghana deserve a leader who recognises the
preciousness of time in governance, who approaches the role with a sense of urgency, and who has a concrete, actionable plan to address the nation’s challenges from the very first day in office. The future of our nation hinges on the actions taken today, and
every moment of inaction is a missed opportunity for growth and development.
As I conclude, I hope this letter conveys the gravity with which your recent comments
have been received and the earnest plea from many for leadership that prioritises immediate and effective action over grace periods. The aspirations and needs of the Ghanaian people should shape the ethos of our nation’s leadership, and it is with this in mind that I respectfully submit these thoughts for your consideration.
Long live Ghana.
Long live NPP.
Long live NPP UK.
Yours sincerely,
…. Signed….
Kwaku Bimpeh
Director of Communications
NPP UK
Communications@nppuk.org