CDM rates Mahama 1 out of 4 for his first 100 days in office

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has issued a harsh assessment of President John Mahama’s first 100 days in office, awarding his administration a score of 1 out of 4.
In a statement released this week, the civic movement expressed deep concern over what it described as a pattern of “executive overreach, selective justice, and institutional decay,” which it believes undermines democratic progress and public trust.
According to the CDM, President Mahama has failed to uphold the principles of the rule of law, particularly through the Attorney-General’s widespread use of nolle prosequi to terminate politically sensitive corruption cases.
High-profile prosecutions such as the €2.37 million ambulance deal involving Dr Ato Forson and the Saglemi Housing Project have been abruptly dropped, raising fears of executive interference.
“This is a blatant abuse of discretionary power and a betrayal of anti-corruption commitments,” the group noted.
The movement further criticised the Mahama administration for remaining silent on the illegal mining (galamsey) crisis ravaging the nation’s forests and rivers, and for failing to offer a clear strategy to tackle environmental degradation.
Additionally, it flagged concerns about economic mismanagement, citing the lack of operational clarity behind flagship programmes like the “24-hour economy” and “Big Push.”
CDM also took issue with the “bloated” GH¢2.7 billion allocation to the Office of Government Machinery amidst widespread hardship.
CDM concluded its review by urging President Mahama to reorient his governance toward transparency, accountability, and national interest.
“The administration’s early performance reflects misplaced priorities, weakening institutions rather than strengthening them,” the statement read.
It called on citizens to remain vigilant and demand better leadership in the months ahead.
Source: Classfmonline.com/Cecil Mensah
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