Some Ghanaians on Twitter have heaped praises on former President John Dramani Mahama for his role in the fight against Coronavirus in the country.
They acknowledged his contributions to healthcare infrastructure which, according to them, has become an essential tool for the government.
“@JDMahama you are really visionary. Without these hospitals, Ghana would have been in a big shit by now. God bless you for serving your Country well @COVID-19,” a twitter user wrote.
“As we celebrate Free Water, Can we shelve the hypocrisy for a minute to Celebrate John Mahama for this magnificent Nungua Water Plant, shall we?” a tweet read.
“At the #Lockdownday10 of the #COVID19Ghana, I have no doubt that His Excellency President @NAkufoAddo is the biggest scam to hit Ghana allegedly. Just look at a former President @JDMahama’s fight against the #covid19,” another tweet read.
A tweep also posted; “COVID 19 really showed us how important Mahama's investment in the health sector was. The lies, the propaganda have all been exposed,”
According to them, the government’s decision to absorb water bills is not enough as about 70 percent of Ghanaians do not even have taps in their homes.
Some also say government should cut down the cost of data and also waive electricity bills.
“So 70% of Ghanaians don't even have piped water inside their house or compound. Wow data is a powerful thing #Lockdownday10,” A twitter user posted.
“Even small Togo is providing relief to citizens by completely absorbing tariffs and among other interventions. Meanwhile, the president of Ghana only wants to pay water bills and get away with it. Govt must take the cost of electricity and also reduce the cost of data by removing 50% of the Communications Service Tax. We are not in normal times,” another wrote.
They are also calling for more solid interventions from the government than the free water and distribution of free food which they believe some individuals in deprived communities have still not benefited from.
Read their tweets below
As we celebrate Free Water
— Ing. Nii Afotey Kwei (@niiafoteyquaye) April 8, 2020
Can we shelve the hypocrisy for a minute to Celebrate John Mahama for this magnificent Nungua Water Plant, shall we?#Countdown #LockdownDay10 pic.twitter.com/eWt8Wi4uM4
John Mahama’s proposal as we battle #COVID19 #LockdownDay10 pic.twitter.com/NCFOlAdT3t
— Che Esq.???????????????????????? (@CheEsquire) April 8, 2020
At the #Lockdownday10 of the #COVID19Ghana, I have no doubt that, His Excellency President @NAkufoAddo is the biggest scam to hit Ghana allegedly. Just look at a former President @JDMahama’s fight against the #covid19. #StopTheSpread#StayHome pic.twitter.com/Ppz7KVQ1xl
— Kwame Kyei Baffour (@kwamekyeibafour) April 8, 2020
To the rescue.#LockdownDay10 #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/7sj5beXRQ9
— Che Esq.???????????????????????? (@CheEsquire) April 8, 2020
Covid 19 really showed us how important Mahama's investment in the health sector was. The lies, the propaganda have all been exposed.#LockdownDay10 #Covid19#countdown
— Nat G. Tetteh???????? (@NatTettehGhana) April 8, 2020
Let's pause for a moment, and ask ourselves: what if we had no Ridge, BoG & University of Ghana Hospitals? No CHIPS Compound? No Onuador vans? And even today HE JDM still timely donates PPEs to our health workers fighting the pandemic. #LockdownDay10#COVID19
— Gustave.???????? (@SURV30) April 8, 2020
Npp has failed Ghanaians in the COVID-19 fight,no plans or whatsoever to protect the citizenry.#LockdownDay10 pic.twitter.com/63QcG4ieUz
— promise Dumevi (@dumevi_promise) April 8, 2020
The President says we should not politicized #Covid19; as against what he did with Ebola, but just when he threw crumbs at some Ghanaians, you see his hireling shouting.#LockdownDay10#Covid19
— ANNAN PERRY ARHIN (@AnnanPerry) April 7, 2020
This should be easy#COVID19 #LockdownDay10 pic.twitter.com/bD9quBVlJb
— Che Esq.???????????????????????? (@CheEsquire) April 8, 2020
Posing in PPEs donated to them by @JDMahama! I see happiness behind the masks ????! #LockdownDay10#Covid19 pic.twitter.com/bTrReaWI0Y
— #Kwame ???????????????????????? (@ricword4u) April 8, 2020
There cant be Free Water without Supply Systems
— Ing. Nii Afotey Kwei (@niiafoteyquaye) April 8, 2020
In 3yrs President Mahama added more water than any other President in our history
Attchd: Essakyir Water & Nsawam Water Supply Projects#Countdown#LockdownDay10 pic.twitter.com/xyAnEz3NT9
Akufo Addo says govt together with FBO's have begun to provide food for up to 400,000 individuals and homes in the affected areas of the restrictions. Begun in Accra today, Kumasi tomorrow
— Ing. Nii Afotey Kwei (@niiafoteyquaye) April 8, 2020
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Where exactly? #Countdown #LockdownDay10 pic.twitter.com/s3q1LOYAWv
Here in Offinso ayeribi ,in the Eastern region, we have no pipe borne water to drink or use at home ...Wht is government plans for us too,we are all Ghanaians-Papa Asante Osei,resident of Ayeribi .#LockdownDay10 pic.twitter.com/g2IApDJ0G1
— promise Dumevi (@dumevi_promise) April 8, 2020
Compare and Contrast. Start work#Countdown #LockdownDay10 pic.twitter.com/s1sTPFZ7rY
— Ing. Nii Afotey Kwei (@niiafoteyquaye) April 8, 2020
According to the Ghana living standards survey only 48% of Ghanaians have access to pipe-borne water. What that means is that 52% of Ghanaians won’t enjoy this relief. The relief must be broadened to other sectors. #LockdownDay10#COVID19
— Issah Dramani (@IssahDramani2) April 8, 2020
#LockdownDay10
— promise Dumevi (@dumevi_promise) April 8, 2020
Thank you JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA for the massive investments into Health Infrastructure in Ghana... pic.twitter.com/D74tKJLGLx
Water has not been flowing in our taps for two years now and you say free water for three months? the people of teshie question Akufo-Addo’s directive .#LockdownDay10 pic.twitter.com/pdU2tx0mUt
— promise Dumevi (@dumevi_promise) April 8, 2020
Where are the food you promised us ? Angry Ghanaians fumed at Akufo-Addo.#LockdownDay10 pic.twitter.com/6GpMvLXwyr
— promise Dumevi (@dumevi_promise) April 8, 2020
Even small Togo is providing relief to citizens by completely absorbing tariffs and among other interventions. Meanwhile, The president of Ghana only wants to pay water bills and get away with it.#LockdownDay10 #Covid19
— Nat G. Tetteh???????? (@NatTettehGhana) April 8, 2020
This man has been pulling most of the strings in this Covid19 fight with innovative ideas that are only re-echoed by govt. He doesn't get the credit but he doesn't mind.#COVID19#LockdownDay10@JDMahama pic.twitter.com/3h4jzZuhAk
— Lone Wolf (@Lenthini) April 8, 2020
Posterity is the best Judge #CODVID19 #CitiCBS @JDMahama @NAkufoAddo #COVID #TV3NewDay #lockdownextension #LockdownDay10 pic.twitter.com/83FFrypI8W
— Sales Trainer???????????????? (@eniimartey) April 8, 2020
@Owusuakyems: 'Akufo Addo and his Covid-19 Fund seed money personified. #StopTheSpread #StopPledging #Covid19 #LockdownDay10 ' pic.twitter.com/IWG7BH7Vty, see more https://t.co/N8xhSziYW7
— VC & Startup Watcher (@VC_watcher) April 8, 2020
#LockdownDay10#Covid19 https://t.co/bR9bESBR2w
— Francis Afreh (@FrancisAfreh) April 8, 2020
So 70% of Ghanaians don't even have piped water inside their house or compound. Wow data is a powerful thing #Lockdownday10 https://t.co/OKhCwJLJgi
— YKGH (@IWKYKGH) April 8, 2020
