Franklin Cudjoe congratulates Bawumia, tells him to own up to woes of the economy
President of Think Tank, IMANI Ghana, has congratulated Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia on being elected as the Flagbearer of the NPP in the run-up to the 2024 general elections.
Commenting on the win on social media, Mr Cudjoe however noted that the margin Dr Bawumia won with (62%) is less than that of John Mahama of the NDC who won with a landslide victory of 99% to become the flagbearer of the NDC.
In his view, the comparatively low percentage with which Dr Bawumia won the NPP’s flagbearership is an indication that the government isn’t liked by its “own people”.
He advised the Vice President to man up to the woes of the economy and avoid focusing his presidential campaign on Mr Mahama.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has elected the sitting Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as its new leader and flagbearer for the upcoming 2024 presidential elections.
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, emerged victorious with 61.47% in the NPP primaries, securing the party’s nomination for the race to the presidency.
The certified results announced by a deputy Commissioner of the Electoral Commission, Dr Serebour Quaicoe, disclosed that Dr Bawumia polled 118, 210 votes representing 61.47%, while his closest contender Kennedy Agyapong, polled 71,996 votes representing 37.41%.
Dr. Afriyie Akoto, who placed a distant third polled 1,459 votes representing 0.76%, while Addai-Nimoh managed only 731 votes representing 0.41%.
In all, 192,446 delegates voted in Saturday’s presidential primary, with total valid votes being 193, 346. 900 votes were rejected, and turnout stood at 94.63%.
Dr. Bawumia’s journey to become the governing party’s flagbearer was not without intense competition and political drama, including a strong challenge from Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, and the fallout from the Super Delegates’ Conference.
The Rivalry: Dr Bawumia vs. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong
The NPP primaries leading up to the 2024 election were marked by fierce competition between Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, a prominent party member and Member of Parliament.
Mr Agyapong, known for his strong stance on issues and a vocal presence within the party, presented a formidable challenge.
Despite his spirited campaign, Dr Bawumia’s extensive experience as Vice President and a carefully managed campaign helped him secure the nomination.
Kennedy Ohene Agyapong’s spirited run for the NPP flagbearer position demonstrated the party’s internal dynamics and the diversity of voices within it.
While Agyapong was unsuccessful in securing the nomination, his contribution to the NPP’s political landscape remains significant.
