A former Greater Accra Regional Minister, Daniel Nii Kwatei Titus Glover, has criticised John Dramani Mahama, accusing him of being jealous of his predecessor, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
According to Mr. Glover, the President’s past criticism of honorary awards was driven by “envy.”
“It was out of jealousy that President Mahama criticised Nana Akufo-Addo for receiving honorary doctorate awards while he was in opposition,” he stated.
His comments come after reports that Lincoln University made a last-minute decision not to confer an honorary doctorate on President Mahama.
Speaking in an interview with Akwasi Nsiah on Badwam on Adom TV, Mr. Titus Glover described the situation as embarrassing for the President.
“It is shameful that Mr. Mahama would even pursue such an award after previously criticising Nana Akufo-Addo for similar recognitions. This clearly shows a lack of principle,” he said.
He further suggested that the reported reasons behind the university’s decision may have influenced the President’s current posture on LGBTQ+ issues.
“Looking at the speculation surrounding why the university declined the award, it appears the President is now shifting from his earlier stance, describing the LGBTQ+ issue as not a pressing matter in Ghana,” he added.
Mr. Glover also accused the President and the National Democratic Congress of politicising the issue in the lead-up to the 2024 elections.
“It is unfortunate that this matter was used for political advantage during the 2024 elections, only for the same people to now change their position,” he stated.
Despite his criticism, he expressed hope that the President would assent to the anti-LGBTQ bill if it is passed by Parliament, though he remained doubtful.
“I will be happy if President Mahama signs the bill when it is passed, but his current posture does not show someone willing to do so,” he concluded.
