A leading spokesperson for former President John Dramani Mahama, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has downplayed former President John Agyekum Kufuor’s endorsement of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as a viable candidate to lead Ghana.
According to Kwakye Ofosu, Kufuor’s allegiance to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) obliges him to support the party’s flagbearer, but this does not guarantee voter support.
In a post on his official X account, Kwakye Ofosu described the NPP administration as an abject failure, stating that Ghanaians are disillusioned and ready to remove the party from power.
“The consummate Danquah-Busia man that he is, President Kufuor, is duty-bound to defend his party and campaign for its candidate. It doesn’t mean the electorate accepts his narrative. The NPP has been utter rubbish in government and must be thrown out,” he wrote.
Kwakye Ofosu’s comments come in response to remarks made by Kufuor on Sunday, November 17, during an interaction with journalists.
Former President Kufuor had expressed confidence in Dr. Bawumia’s ability to transform Ghana’s economy, citing his economic expertise and previous contributions to the nation’s fiscal stability during his tenure.
“I have observed his remarkable abilities in economic enhancement during my tenure, as he was integral to the Bank of Ghana’s team under Governor Dr. Paul Acquah, contributing to the revival of the currency,” Kufuor said.
He added, “Given the current global circumstances, I firmly believe that Ghana’s economy will experience significant improvement if Bawumia is elected as President. With divine guidance, he is capable of delivering on this promise, and I encourage you to support his candidacy.”
Kufuor’s endorsement of Dr. Bawumia marks a strategic move by the NPP to bolster their flagbearer’s campaign amid growing political tension ahead of the 2024 general elections.
However, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been quick to dismiss these claims, framing the NPP’s track record in government as a liability.
The exchange highlights the intensifying political discourse as Ghana inches closer to election day. Both the NPP and NDC are pulling out all stops to sway the electorate, with economic management and governance serving as key battleground issues.
Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
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