National Deputy Communication Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Malik Basintale, has outlined two key expectations for the flagbearer and Vice President of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) to prove his eligibility as a candidate for the upcoming December 7 general elections.
Basintale’s comments come in response to the NPP’s manifesto launch on Sunday, August 18, 2024, in Takoradi. During an appearance on GHOne earlier in the week, he criticized Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, accusing him of displaying a double-faced character that undermines his credibility.
According to Basintale, Dr. Bawumia’s attempts to distance himself from the current economic challenges facing Ghana while simultaneously boasting about his achievements in comparison to former President John Mahama raise serious doubts about his integrity and competence.
To be taken seriously as a presidential candidate, Basintale argues that Dr. Bawumia must fulfill two specific criteria, which he believes are essential for establishing the Vice President’s credibility and trustworthiness.
“Bawumia at one point says at a point in time, I wasn’t in charge of affairs , at a point I wasn’t at the helm of affairs. He says that he performed better than Mahama.
Two things Bawumia must do before we judge him or before we even think of going into the election and even remembering him on the ballot paper.
He must either admit for the 8 years of Akufo-Addo he was entirely useless or he must admit that he was at the helm of affairs and was highly incompetent.
So where does he stand? There are two things Bawumia must do for us before we judge him.
Or before we even think of going into the elections and even remember him on the ballot paper” he stated