A recent video showing discontented supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) burning John Dramani Mahama’s campaign shirts has sparked a heated exchange on social media between Denis Miracles Aboagye, spokesperson for the Bawumia 2024 campaign, and Beatrice Annan, a member of the Mahama 2024 campaign communication team.
In the video, the protesters express frustration over what they perceive as discrimination by the NDC’s National Chairman, Asiedu Nketiah.
Aboagye shared the footage on social media, suggesting it highlights internal divisions within the NDC and signaling trouble for Mahama’s campaign.
Aboagye commented, “While others campaign peacefully, you’re the only one causing chaos among your supporters. The dissatisfaction is evident, and the youth are clearly showing their mistrust in him. This is a sign to vote against him. His inconsistency and insincerity are evident.”
In response, Beatrice Annan criticized Aboagye for using the incident to undermine Mahama’s campaign. She shared a statement from the Bawku Central MP explaining the situation.
“Stop the antics and focus on your struggling campaign. The anger from these young people is due to their disappointment at not having seen their hero, John Dramani Mahama, recently. Their frustration stems from their strong support for JM, not from any of your misleading comments.”
The MP’s statement clarifies that the youth’s dissatisfaction was due to a missed opportunity for Mahama to visit a key location in Natinga, not a broader issue with the campaign.
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Beatrice Annan is on Facebook yobbing and giving their followers false hope.
— Dennis Edward Aboagye (@DennisMiracles) August 4, 2024
Meanwhile, right in their faces and in the presence of their Flagbearer, their own people are burning their posters and Tshirts.
Everybody is campaigning peacefully, you alone, go and campaign small… pic.twitter.com/la828UvCEt