We’ll need an uprising to rescue Ghana if Mahama fails to deliver – GUM

Christian Kwabena Andrews, popularly known as Osofo Kyiri Abosom and founder of the Ghana Union Movement (GUM), has declared that Ghana will need an uprising if President John Dramani Mahama fails to deliver as leader of the country.

He stated that the president has a lot of goodwill from Ghanaians and must not disappoint the people who have placed their trust in him.

Past Governments Have Failed Ghanaians

The ordained man of God and 2024 presidential candidate said successive governments have failed Ghanaians by not fulfilling their promises.

Speaking in an interview on Nyankonton Mu Nsem on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, he noted that President Mahama now has the opportunity to be different and to transform the lives of ordinary citizens.

Uprising Will Be Needed If Mahama Fails

Responding to whether President Mahama’s government will succeed, Osofo Kyiri Abosom warned that failure would signify the collapse of democracy in Ghana.

“If Mahama’s government fails to deliver and rescue this country, an uprising will be required before it can develop,” he stressed.

He clarified that this uprising would not be a coup but rather a nationwide movement led by journalists, religious leaders, and chiefs taking to the streets to demand better leadership.

Not Proposing a Coup, But Mass Action

Clarifying his stance, he said: “I am not proposing a coup. I’m talking about an uprising. I propose a scenario in which journalists, men of God, and chiefs take to the streets to demand better leadership.”

He emphasized that through such mass action, Ghanaians could even impeach a failing president and vote for leaders who are committed to real transformation — rather than partisan interests.

Mahama Needs to Sack Incompetent Appointees

Osofo Kyiri Abosom stated, “I do not have a problem with Mahama as a person, but his appointees will determine his success or failure.”

He urged the president to promptly fire incompetent officials and bring in people who can deliver results.

Too Early to Judge Mahama’s Performance

He added that it is too early to assess Mahama’s government objectively. According to him, about six months will be needed before an effective evaluation can be made.

However, he already identified one area of concern: excessive taxes.

High Taxes a Major Concern

He recounted a recent incident where he paid Ghc3,500 to ship items worth Ghc2,700 to his child abroad — highlighting the burden of high taxes on ordinary Ghanaians.