The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has given President John Mahama’s first 100 days in office a disappointing score of 1 out of 4, expressing serious concerns about “executive overreach, selective justice, and institutional decay,” which it claims undermine democracy and public trust.
The CDM criticized the President’s handling of the Attorney-General’s use of nolle prosequi to drop politically sensitive corruption cases, including the €2.37 million ambulance deal involving Dr. Ato Forson and the Saglemi Housing Project.
The group called this a “blatant abuse of discretionary power” and a betrayal of anti-corruption commitments.
Further criticisms included the Mahama administration’s silence on the ongoing galamsey crisis and its failure to offer a clear strategy to address environmental destruction.
The CDM also flagged concerns over economic mismanagement, citing the lack of clarity in major programs like the “24-hour economy” and “Big Push.”
Additionally, the CDM condemned the allocation of GH¢2.7 billion to the Office of Government Machinery during a period of national hardship.
It called for a shift in governance toward greater transparency, accountability, and a focus on the national interest.
“The administration’s early performance reflects misplaced priorities, weakening institutions rather than strengthening them,” the statement concluded, urging citizens to demand better leadership in the months ahead.
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