Professor at the University of Ghana has noted that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, as the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), will encounter a substantial challenge in persuading Ghanaians that the economy has improved during his time as Vice President in comparison to when he assumed office.
While recognising Dr. Bawumia’s political acumen, Professor Gyampo highlighted that clarifying that the present economic situation is superior to when he assumed the role of Vice President will be a daunting undertaking for him.
He also commended Dr. Bawumia for his political acumen and ability to connect with various segments of the population.
“How he is able to defend the track record and embarrassing situation of this government is an issue. Explaining that things are better today than when he became vice president is a huge task ahead of him.
“I congratulate him for winning. He has mastered the game of politicking, he knew how to talk to those who mattered; he knew how to reach out to those whom others could not reach out to,” he said on TV3.
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia secured victory in the NPP’s presidential primary, receiving 118,210 votes, which accounted for 61.47% of the total, while Kennedy Agyapong garnered 71,996 votes, or 37.41%. Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto came in third with 1,459 votes (0.76%), and Francis Addai-Nimoh received 731 votes (0.41%).
The 2024 election is anticipated to be a fierce contest between Dr. Bawumia and John Mahama, with both candidates vying for the presidency, one as a returnee and the other seeking to retain the seat for the NPP, making it a closely watched race.