I hope Nana Addo is not guided by any parochial interest – John Dramani Mahama

One thing about the coronavirus management that Ghanaians have had diverse views on is the lifting of the lockdown by the President.

People hoped that since the case counts have surged exponentially, the Government would have continued with the lockdown even with stricter measures to help manage and contain the virus.

The former president of Ghana and flagbearer of the opposition NDC, John Dramani Mahama has made comments about the lockdown. He did a live Facebook video to interact with his supporters.

‘Using examples of countries that are seeing a decline in their case numbers, the sign shows that public awareness on prevention protocols, accurate data, widespread testing, effective contact tracing, isolation, treatment and care are the critical factors for success in overcoming COVID-19. Transparent and accurate data is critical if we’re to achieve a better and deeper appreciation of the trajectory of this contagious disease in Ghana. Unfortunately, many health professionals have begun to question the credibility of the data and the modules being used by our National COVID-19 Team. While it is the prerogative of the President to take the decisions that ensure our safety and protection, it is my hope that his decisions are guided by genuine concern for the health and safety of the people of Ghana, not any political or parochial considerations…As it is, we are currently relying on hope. Hope is good but science helps you to hope better”, he stated.

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