The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has issued a stern warning to the running mate of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO.
Speaking at a Youth Forum in Ho on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, the former President alleged that NAPO oversaw the allocation of GH₵4 billion from the ‘Daakye’ Bond while serving as Education Minister. Mr. Mahama further claimed that the said amount has been misappropriated.
He noted that the majority of the projects for which the funds were intended remain incomplete, adding that his future government will seek accountability from the former Minister for Education.
Mr. Mahama stated that the “Person who is the running mate for Dr. Bawumia was the Minister of Education and he brought a bond to Parliament called the ‘Daakye’ Bond. It has led to the collateralization of the GETFund so this year, total receipt from the GETFund should amount to Gh₵7 billion.”
“About Gh₵4 billion of that was taken in the Daakye bond by NAPO and his Ministry of Education. Tell me what was that money used for?” he asked.
The NDC flagbearer reiterated that “The project that they said they were coming to fast-track and finish is still standing there unfinished so how did they apply that money? And so people have questions to answer”.