Akufo-Addo marks third anniversary of Alhaji Aliu Mahama’s death

NPP flagbearer, Nana Akufo-Addo, has marked three years of the death of Alhaji Aliu Mahama, Vice-President of Ghana during President John Agyekum Kufour's era.

According to Akufo-Addo, the late Aliu Mahama was a dependable friend, faithful colleague and just leader, adding that their cordial relations transcended the competition for the leadership of the party.

In a statement signed by himself, he described the late Aliu Mahama as a dignified public servant who personified the best traits of the Ghanaian character such as honesty, patriotism, responsible and tolerant.

“It is not often that the New Patriotic Party takes someone to its collective heart so wholeheartedly, but the late Alhaji Aliu Mahama managed to charm most people in the party.

“We met some twenty four years ago in Tamale when I was busy helping to organise the expansion of the Danquah Busia Memorial Club in preparation for the formation of the New Patriotic Party. He had an open house for all and sundry, especially for adherents of our common tradition. 

“I recognised, from the outset, his deep attachment to the values and principles of the Danquah-Dombo-Busia political tradition – the values of fairness and opportunity, commitment to individual freedom and human rights, respect for the rule of law and the principles of democratic accountability, and confidence in a dynamic market economy as the best vehicle for generating prosperity for the mass of our people,” he said.

Mr Akufo-Addo expressed his condolence and on behalf of the NPP, to his widow, Hajia Ramatu Aliu Mahama, and the family.