Former Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Nii Ayikoi Otoo, has raised doubts about the credibility of former President John Dramani Mahama’s recently announced 120-day social contract with the Ghanaian public, suggesting it may be more about winning votes than delivering results.
Appearing on Asaase Radio’s The Forum on Saturday, April 19, Mr. Otoo urged voters to remain critical of campaign pledges tied to rigid deadlines, especially during election periods.
“Ghanaians must learn to scrutinise these promises, especially ones that come with very specific deadlines,” he cautioned, pointing out that such promises are often more strategic than sincere.
Mr. Otoo argued that while it is not unusual for political candidates to make ambitious declarations during campaign seasons, commitments like a 120-day turnaround are often impractical when weighed against the realities of governance.
He described Mahama’s timeline as part of a recurring pattern in Ghana’s political landscape where election-driven messaging tends to overshadow feasibility and long-term planning.
“Ghanaians must learn to scrutinise these promises, especially ones that come with very specific deadlines,” he reiterated, emphasizing the need for citizens to separate political rhetoric from actual deliverables.
Mr. Otoo’s comments add to the ongoing national conversation about the promises political leaders make during campaigns—and how voters should hold them accountable beyond the ballot box.
