The People’s National Convention (PNC) has expressed deep disappointment with the National Democratic Congress (NDC), accusing the party of betrayal and neglect following the disqualification of their flagbearer, Bernard Mornah, from the December 7 presidential race.
Samson Awingobit, the National Chairman of the PNC, voiced frustration over the lack of support from the NDC, which they had perceived as an ally. He revealed that none of the NDC’s top leadership reached out to the PNC after their disqualification by the Electoral Commission.
“Can you imagine, since the time we conducted our election, filed our nomination, and were disqualified by the Electoral Commission, not a single person from the NDC – not even President Mahama, Asiedu Nketia, Fifi Kwetey, or Omane Boamah – reached out to Bernard Mornah to sympathize with us,” Awingobit said during an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosisen with Philip Osei Bonsu.
Awingobit further mentioned that the PNC initially believed the New Patriotic Party (NPP) had influenced the Electoral Commission’s decision to disqualify Mornah. However, they were surprised when the NPP’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, called to offer his support.
“You know who called? I was shocked when Bernard Mornah told me. It was the New Patriotic Party’s presidential candidate, His Excellency Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. He picked up the phone and called,” Awingobit revealed.
He added, “Even I and my leader thought it was the NPP that had pushed Jean Mensa to disqualify us, but it turns out the one you think is your enemy is not your enemy. Dr. Bawumia could pick up his phone and say, ‘My younger brother, it is well with you.'”