Speaking on The Big Agenda on Adom TV, Osofo Kyiri Abosom said that, given the severe economic challenges the current administration inherited, President Mahama deserves commendation for the progress made so far.

He highlighted the stability of the Ghana cedi, the reduction or stabilisation of prices of goods and services compared to the previous regime, single-digit inflation, and a steady supply of electricity as clear signs of effective governance.

Osofo Kyiri Abosom urged appointees, public sector workers, and the general public not to sabotage the president but to support him in achieving his goals.

When asked to rate President Mahama’s performance, he said: “So far, President Mahama has started on a good note because all the fundamentals are good. I will give him 88% for now,” while encouraging the president to maintain the same level of performance throughout his tenure.

Mr. Andrews also appealed to President Mahama not to shield appointees of the previous government who have been arrested or are standing trial over corruption-related offences. He argued that the country’s inability to effectively fight corruption stems from the failure to prosecute those found culpable.

He cautioned the president not to succumb to pressure from party members defending colleagues facing trial, describing claims of “witch hunting” as mere propaganda.

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In an interview on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem on Monday, GUM’s founder and leader, Christian Kwabena Andrews, clarified that the party had not been informed, engaged, or consulted about any such meeting or protest.

“We are committed to democracy and the rule of law. Any issues concerning the Chief Justice should be addressed through legal channels. GUM has not endorsed or joined in any plans for this demonstration,” he said.

Osofo Kyiri Abosom as he is affectionately called stated that GUM members should refrain from participating in the protest.

“Until there is a verdict, there is no need to demonstrate. Let the legal process take its course,” he directed.

He further explained that although NPP’s Nana Boakye had been approached to join the protest, it was without official communication.

“The protest is in good faith, but we should let the laws work and wait for the verdict. We shouldn’t rush to protest when investigations are not yet complete. Let’s see what has happened, let it become public, and then we can take a stance,” he noted.

Osofo Kyiri Abosom reiterated that the demonstration was unnecessary at this time.

“Until the verdict comes out, we won’t know if she is truly guilty or not. We won’t join any protest,” he added.

He also pointed out that he himself had not received any official information regarding the removal of the Chief Justice.

“I haven’t even seen any information about it petition. I am not privy to it, so there’s no need for me to follow them to protest,” he said.

GUM ON CJ PROTEST

GUM, according to Andrews, believes in the rule of law, and any case involving the Chief Justice should be handled through legal means.

“If anyone believes otherwise, they should exclude GUM from that action,” he added.

The demonstration, scheduled for Monday, May 5, 2025, is organized by a group of political parties opposed to the Chief Justice’s removal.

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The Rev.Christian Kwabena Andrews’ GUM party put up a splendid performance by placing third in the 2020 general election after its establishment in 2019.

Addressing the media at a presser held at the party office in Accra, Rev. Andrews, also known as Osofokyirabosom, assured Ghanaians of GUM ‘s commitment to change the hard economic fortunes of the country if given the nod by Ghanaians come the 2024 general election.

“We have had enough of these lazy leaders under the current NPP government and with the way things are going if we don’t give them the alternative measures for them to listen and implement, the nation will soon be thrown into serious issues.

“Look at all the major sectors and nothing is working due to the bad leadership of these parties NPP and NDC, especially the current handlers of the economy,” he added.

He further stated that his party has outlined proper measures to tackle some of these pressing issues.

“We plan to revive all state owned enterprises to help solve unemployment among the youth and also review our educational curriculum and most importantly run a minimal size of government and I believe some of these things will help us solve most of our current problems facing us as a country,” he concluded.

Meanwhile, the General Secretary of the party, Kojo Gold Arhinful, also used the opportunity to outline the party’s programme line up in the build up to next years general election.

They are Ivor Greenstreet, Convention People’s Party; Percival Kofi Akpaloo, Liberal Party of Ghana; Hassan Ayariga, All People’s Congress; Jacob Osei Yeboah, Independent; Madam Akua Donkor, Ghana Freedom Party; Dr David Apasera, People’s National Convention; Dr Henry Herbert Lartey, Great Consolidated Popular Party; Alhaji Mohammed Frimpong, National Democratic Party; Bridgitte Dzubenuku, Progressive People Party and Anthony Gold Ahinful, Ghana Union Movement.

The walk is to signify on their parts that the 10 parties have accepted the outcome of both presidential and parliamentary elections.

Consequent to the declaration by the Electoral Commission, intense protests and demonstrations have erupted in some parts of the country of which some have turned violent.

By this, the undersigned party leaders are calling on the aggrieved NDC to hold their horses and accept the outcome of the polls.

“We appreciate the fact that there are persons who are aggrieved by the election results and we duly acknowledge their right to protest and demonstrate but we impress strongly on them to do so in such a manner that ensures peace, tranquility and the protection of lives and property,” it said.

The leaders also prescribed the court for the NDC since it remains the only remedy for electoral disputes.

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Rev. Christian Kwabena Andrews, popularly known as Osofo Kyiri Abosom, claimed the ruling party won the 2016 election on dubious grounds.

He made the comment when he presented relevant documents to facilitate his candidature in the December poll at the headquarters of the Electoral Commission.

The presidential hopeful, who is also the Founder and General Overseer of the Life Assembly Worship Centre in Accra, cited a comment made by Assin Central Member of Parliament, Ken Agyapong to corroborate his claim.

“They [NPP] knows how they managed to win the election. If Ken Agyapong is threatening to reveal secrets, then there is something fishy that is why I’m saying NPP won the election on dubious grounds,” he added.

On his chances, Osofo Kyiri Abosom said he is winning the elections by 65 percent.

“We are going to surprise them [NPP/NDC]. I will win the election by 65%,” he said.

Osofo Kyiri Abosom urged the EC to provide a level playing field to all aspirants.

Speaking in an interview on Accra-based Neat FM, Mr Nunoo-Mensah said the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) are no longer options for him.

We have destroyed what Nkrumah tried to build; we can’t go on like this we need to rebuild the party. I told former President Rawlings I can’t go back to the NDC because that is not the party he created; no integrity or honesty and NPP too; not good. We lack the courage, to tell the truth, he said.

Speaking at the launch of his party’s constitution and 2020 manifesto, Osofo Kyiri Abosom, as he is popularly known, said legalising galamsey would benefit both licensed and unlicensed operators to ensure everyone interested in mining has the liberty to do so.

When I’m voted into power, galamsey will be free for everyone to put money into everybody’s pocket. For the gold, we will continue mining so far as the ground permits, he declared.

To ensure there are no adverse effects of his policy, Osofo Kyiri Abosom explained, a committee financed by the galamsey operators will be set up solely for planting trees, cover the mining pits, and with excavators, level the mining grounds.

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He also served notice of his plans to extend drivers’ license renewal to ten years as well as provide government buses to convey pupils to school.

He added that long-serving prisoners, under his presidency, will be released with the exemption of those locked up for murder charges .

Osofo Kyiri Abosom said his government will extend a monthly stipend to every citizen above 60 years, irrespective of their profession prior to retirement.

On how he intends to fund his ideas, the pastor-cum-politician said money would be generated from taxes imposed on countries that demand huge fees for visas.