The Vice President, Dr. Mahaudu Bawumia, has received nominations to serve as the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer, and Majority Leader in Parliament Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has endorsed him as the most qualified candidate.
The Suame MP believes Bawumia is head and shoulders above his rivals because of his leadership skills and experience.
He acknowledged that all of the other competitors were capable, but he asserted that Bawumia is more capable than they are.
Osei-Kyei-Mensah, in a July 10 interview with the media, said:
“In the field of competent people, you’ll still have one person emerge as super competent. I’m looking at the experience of Dr Bawumia. I’m looking at his loyalty to the party. I’m looking at his focus. I’m looking at his vision. I’m looking at his temperament. I’m looking at his humility amongst the group.
“He stands out not just tall but very very tall. That is why I have tied my cloth to his and is supporting him.”
The Majority Leader said, “I believe it is Dr. Bawumia’s season to take over, just as other people, including the current President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, had their seasons to take over.”
“In 2008, when former President Kufour was exiting, there were a lot of stories like now being told that the system was supporting Alan Kyeremanten but did it go well for him, it didn’t because it was Akufo-Addo’s season.”
“There is a season for every politician and you seize it. That is what it is. If you ask me, I think the tide has swung hugely in Dr. Bawumia’s favour,” he added.
As NPP prepares to choose its flagbearer for the 2024 elections on November 4, tensions are rising.
Through the General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the Committee delivered its findings to the National Council on Monday, July 10.