A photo collage of President John Dramani Mahama (L) and Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko
New Patriotic Party (NPP) stalwart Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko has asserted that President John Dramani Mahama is the most prepared president in Ghana’s history.
Speaking in an interview on Asaase Radio on Monday, June 16, 2025, Gabby explained that Mahama’s extensive political journey, from assemblyman to president and back to power after a term in opposition, makes him uniquely experienced and equipped for leadership.
“I think the current president is probably the most prepared president we’ve had. From assemblyman all the way to where he is now, vice president, president, you’ve been in opposition, seen who your real friends are, learned from your mistakes, identified missed opportunities, and now you’ve been given another chance,” he said.
Otchere-Darko, however, noted that President Mahama faces a daunting task in fulfilling his campaign promises, particularly those made to the youth.
“The youth are unforgiving. They want jobs. They voted for you because they expect their aspirations to be met by your 24-hour economy policy and other promises. Satisfying them in this world of social media, new media, where every government action is overexposed and exaggerated, is a huge challenge,” he said.
He added, “But you must remember that your role is not to fulfill people’s aspirations directly, but to create the enabling environment for them to pursue those aspirations. If the government does that, creating space and opportunity, the youth must also put in the hard work to realise their goals.”
Gabby also encouraged Ghanaian youth to explore opportunities beyond the country, especially in other African nations.
Watch a video of his remarks below:
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