The National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) candidate for the Ketu North Constituency, Eric Edem Agbana, has expressed that the party isn’t concerned about the prospect of the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, becoming the New Patriotic Party’s presidential candidate for the 2024 election.
In Agbana’s perspective, Dr Bawumia’s shortcomings and lack of competence outweigh his strengths, and therefore, there’s nothing in his candidacy that should cause apprehension for the NDC.
He stressed that Dr. Bawumia is a familiar figure to the NDC, and they are well-acquainted with his track record, which doesn’t work in his favor.
Additionally, Mr Agbana pointed out that Dr Bawumia’s role as the leader of the Economic Management Team hasn’t resulted in favorable economic outcomes, citing soaring levels of debt and economic difficulties.
Mr Agbana concluded that, among the contenders vying for leadership in the governing party for the 2024 elections, Dr. Bawumia is the NDC’s least formidable opponent.
In summary, Mr Agbana believes that Dr. Bawumia’s performance doesn’t pose a substantial challenge for the NDC in the upcoming elections.
He stated, “I have told people that Dr Bawumia is just a replica of President Akufo-Addo because Dr Bawumia is the head of the Economic Management Team and he has said that on countless occasions and his boss [President Akufo-Addo] has also confirmed that he has given him that leverage to act because he has so much confidence in him, and look at his performance with the economy. We are experiencing unprecedented levels of debt and it is about to crash.
“So what is it about Dr Bawumia that will scare us in the National Democratic Congress? For me, if there is any candidate among the four of them who is easily beatable and will help us, it is Dr Bawumia because we know him and we know what he is capable of doing and so there is nothing about Dr Bawumia’s candidature that should scare anybody.”