MP representing Abuakwa South, Samuel Atta Akyea, has disclosed that he turned down offers to support the campaigns of five out of the ten individuals vying for the position of flagbearer in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) contest.
“Dr Bawumia’s track record is unquestionable. He is a man you can trust, and the party shall reward him resoundingly.
“He is the man to take NPP and Ghana to the next level. He is the one who stood in for the party during the election petition. In fact, he never abandoned the party when the going got tough,” Mr Atta Akyea told party faithful in his constituency on Tuesday, August 8.
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia is presently engaged in an intense campaign across the Eastern Region, seeking to secure the position of the party’s flag bearer in the upcoming general election.
According to Mr. Atta Akyea’s viewpoint, the vice president enters the presidential competition with extensive political expertise and an unparalleled track record, surpassing that of his rivals.
“Five of the aspirants called me and wanted me to support their bids, but I flatly rejected.
“Kennedy Agyapong called me but I decided not to support him even though we were at Adisadel College together.
“Joe Ghartey brought me up as a lawyer, but decided not to support him, as for Boakye Agyarko, he has given me all the books I want but I decided not to support him all because I believe in the ability and capabilities of Dr Bawumia,” Mr Atta Akyea said amid thunderous applause from the gathering.
The MP praised Dr. Bawumia as being the ideal candidate to help the NPP win the upcoming general elections.
The NPP has set 4 November 2023 as the date for its presidential primaries to select a flagbearer for the general election in 2024.
But prior to the main congress, the party will hold a special electoral college on 26th August to cut the number of candidates from ten to five for the main primaries.