Rev. Kwadwo Bempah has criticized former President John Dramani Mahama for backing the ORAL Team, a group assigned to probe alleged electoral misconduct following the 2024 elections.
In a heated statement, Rev. Bempah challenged Mahama’s priorities, emphasizing that Ghanaians elected leaders to tackle urgent economic problems, like stabilizing the cedi against the dollar, rather than pursuing what he called politically driven investigations. “We voted for you to bring the dollar down, not to chase people,”
Rev. Bempah expressed, clearly frustrated by the focus on the Oral Team’s work instead of addressing the nation’s economic difficulties.
The Oral Team has gained attention amid allegations of electoral irregularities in various constituencies, with opposition parties leading the push for its formation.
This public rebuke adds to the escalating tension between political and religious figures in Ghana’s highly charged post-election environment. As the Oral Team embarks on its investigations into alleged electoral irregularities, the broader debate over national priorities intensifies.
While some focus on addressing electoral transparency, others, like Rev. Bempah, argue that the government should be prioritizing urgent economic issues, such as stabilizing the cedi and addressing the country’s financial challenges. This clash of views continues to shape the national discourse, as Ghanaians grapple with the balance between political accountability and economic stability in a time of uncertainty.
