The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has issued a strong warning that his party will not tolerate any attempts to divert funds intended for drought victims in Northern Ghana to individuals aligned with the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

The government has requested GH¢500 million from the contingency fund to support affected farmers, pending parliamentary approval.

Speaking at a rally in Ayorya, Kintampo South District of the Bono Region, Mahama stressed the importance of a fair and impartial distribution of the relief funds, regardless of political affiliations.

He expressed concerns that, the NPP might misuse the funds, similar to the alleged mismanagement of COVID-19 relief funds.

Mr. Mahama urged the government to involve local chiefs in the distribution process to ensure transparency and accountability.

“The NPP has made things difficult and because of their bad luck, it didn’t rain this year. As we speak, Parliament is yet to approve compensation for the drought victims. We won’t allow them to share the funds among themselves like they did with the COVID funds.

The support must reach the intended beneficiaries, and we’ll be watching closely. The chiefs must be allowed to be part of the distribution process” he stated.