Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has urged supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to refrain from unjust criticism of potential candidates for the party’s vice-presidential ticket alongside Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
Speaking at a press conference held in Parliament on the matter, Afenyo-Markin emphasized the imperfection of individuals and the need for respectful discourse when discussing potential running mates.
He stressed the importance of unity and cohesion within the party as Dr. Bawumia proceeds with the selection process for the 2024 General Elections.
Afenyo-Markin also highlighted the responsibility of Members of Parliament (MPs) to exercise caution in their public statements concerning candidates vying for the NPP’s vice-presidential candidacy.
“None of us can tick every box. So let’s be careful how we describe each other; how we say things about our colleagues; how we approach things and the language we use. It may not be helpful,” he noted.
Mr. Afenyo-Markin’s counsel seems to directly address comments made by NPP MP for Asante Akim North, Andy Kwame Appiah-Kubi, who previously voiced concerns about Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO) as a potential running mate.
Despite NAPO being seen as a valuable addition to the NPP’s electoral strategy by several seasoned political analysts, Appiah-Kubi was blunt in his assertion that NAPO was not suitable to partner with Dr. Bawumia in the upcoming 2024 General Elections.