Daniel Domelevo, the former Auditor-General, has recounted a conversation he had with President John Dramani Mahama over his fears of being overthrown if he fails to deliver in government.
The former Auditor-General revealed that Mahama told him there could be a coup if he failed, with all surviving ex-presidents facing the firing squad.
According to Daniel Domelevo, President Mahama’s fears stem from the Burkina Faso leader, Ibrahim Traoré, receiving loud cheers during Mahama’s own inauguration on January 7, 2025.
Domelevo revealed that Mahama added that Jerry Rawlings and Evans Atta Mills are fortunate to be dead, but the living former presidents would not go scot-free.
He also noted that Ghanaians want leadership and not just democracy, citing reactions to Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traoré’s attendance at his inauguration.
Domelevo revealed he told Mahama that no nation is immune to a coup, but it depends on how the system is run.
Speaking on the recent interview on Nhyira FM, Daniel Domelevo stated, “Do you know what he told me? He said that ‘his research has shown that if he fails, there would be a coup in Ghana.’ These were the words from his mouth. He said there would be a coup soon if he fails because he has realised that Ghanaians like the military approach; they want to see things happening at a faster pace,” he said.
“He added that ‘if that coup happens, all the former presidents would be taken to the firing squad and shot one by one.’ He said this and added, ‘Rawlings and Atta Mills are fortunate because they are dead, but those of them alive would not go scot-free’,” he added.
Domelevo added, “He said if he fails to deliver good governance, he knows there could be a coup in Ghana, and that he and other former presidents might be targeted. He emphasised that this is his biggest fear”.
“President Mahama told me in a private meeting that he was deeply concerned after witnessing how Ghanaians celebrated Burkina Faso’s leader, Ibrahim Traoré, during his visit to Ghana. Ghanaians are demanding leadership more than just democracy,” Mr Domelevo emphasised.
He indicated, “I told President Mahama, and I will say it again, that no nation is immune to a coup, but it depends on how the system is run. We need strong institutions to be able to fight corruption. The institutions are there, just empower them”.
“I told the president that Ghanaians are looking for leadership and not democracy. And so he should be careful that he does not give us democracy.
Meanwhile, some Ghanaians have reacted to Daniel Yao Domelevo’s revelations, saying, “It’s good John Mahama has been reading my messages. If ORAL fails, I’ve promised the coup in Ghana and no one will stop it”.
Another netizen added, “Domelevo, those conversations were to you and your ears. You needn’t bring that part into the public domain. Sometimes, take into consideration the emotions of the bereaved families. This is wrong”.
“I always said this. @JDMahama has tamed down the anger of Ghanaians in the meantime. We lost hope after Akuffo-Addo failed. If not for the Mahama government, Ghana go get coup. I am saying this based on the youth uprising from the frequent demonstrations. It was really getting there”, another netizen wrote.
An X user added, “In this state of governance, I don’t think it’s appropriate to share such crucial information with the public. It must be deleted as soon as possible. We need peace in this country”.
One more X user added, “This goes to tell u how best these leaders know our plights, but kudos to Prez., Mahama. He’s indeed bought some time for Ghana. People r really tired of their governments, hence the widespread uprisings in the world. Only the elites r having things easy and SM is exposing that”.
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