Former Ashanti Regional Chairman aspirant Oheneba Kofi Adum Bawuah has outlined four key reasons he believes Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer, cannot secure victory in the 2024 elections.
Speaking during an interview on Onua FM, Oheneba identified religion, apathy, corruption, and economic mismanagement as the major obstacles to Bawumia’s campaign.
Oheneba criticized Dr. Bawumia for allegedly using religion to court votes, referencing a campaign in the Northern Region where the Vice President reportedly urged Muslims to vote for him because of their shared faith.
He also highlighted Energy Minister Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh’s controversial statement that Muslims should support Bawumia over John Mahama if they want to avoid hell, calling it divisive and detrimental to national unity.
Addressing voter apathy, Oheneba accused the NPP of running a “family and friends” government under President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, a practice he claims tarnishes Dr. Bawumia’s reputation.
“Nana Addo said he didn’t like reshuffling, so look at his government. It’s full of his friends and family. Bawumia cannot distance himself from this. Show me your friend, and I will show you your character,” he asserted.
On corruption, Oheneba accused the government of failing to uphold accountability and transparency. “The people of Ghana are tired of excuses. COVID-19 cannot be used as a cover for their failures,” he added.
He further criticized the government’s handling of the economy, pointing out the stark contrast between Ghana’s current interest rate of 35% and Ivory Coast’s 7%, despite both nations experiencing the effects of COVID-19.
“Bawumia claims to be an economist, yet he has failed miserably in managing the economy,” Oheneba said.
The former chairman aspirant concluded by emphasizing the need to prioritize Ghana’s interests above party politics, stating, “Ghana first, and no one else.”
