Former President and National Democratic Congress' flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has boldly described himself as the “nightmare” of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) over his pledge to vigorously fight corruption.

Speaking at a rally at Somanya in the Eastern Region, Mahama noted that NPP leaders frequently reference him in their speeches, which he attributes to his firm stance on recovering alleged misappropriated funds by the current government.

Mahama’s comments come in response to a circulating video showing NPP running mate Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh mistakenly endorsing him instead of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia during an NPP campaign event.

Mr Mahama seized the moment to assert that his anti-corruption pledge, branded as the “ORAL” policy, has rattled the NPP, making him a significant concern for the party.

“Because of my ORAL policy, I have become a nightmare for the NPP,” Mr Mahama told the crowd, reiterating his commitment to address corruption and hold those responsible accountable if elected.