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Published on 2024-02-21 08:36:36
Nana Akomea, a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), believes that former President Mahama’s participation in the 2024 presidential race is an advantage for the NPP rather than a threat, contrary to the perspective held by some in the National Democratic Congress (NDC). He asserts that pound for pound, one-on-one, Dr. Bawumia is a superior candidate to Mahama.
“Our candidate Dr. Bawumia, pound for pound, one-on-one against John Mahama, we believe that he will be a better candidate. And we are also boosted by the simple fact that our main opponent, former President Mahama, is a tried entity. He’s not a new quantity. He is not a threat, but a strength to us. He failed when he was tried,” Akomea stated.
He emphasized that Mahama’s rejection at the polls in 2016 by the Ghanaian voters shows that when he was given a chance, he didn’t perform to their expectations and was ultimately rejected. In contrast, Bawumia has not been tried in that position. “Whatever you say or do, the simple fact is that you have two people vying for one position. One of them has been tried before in that position, he failed and was rejected. The other one has never been tried,” Akomea pointed out.
These remarks were made on Face to Face on Citi TV, hosted by Umaru Sanda Amadu. Akomea also addressed the popular saying, “the devil you know is better than the angel you don’t know.” He stated, “It’s a cliché, it’s a saying. We believe that nobody is going to give the devil a chance. Once you know it’s the devil, nobody.”
Regarding Mahama’s experience in politics, Akomea pointed out, “Former President Mahama has the longest first term of any President. And the results are there for every Ghanaian to see.” He also rejected assertions that Mahama has more experience in politics than Bawumia.
In support of his statements, Akomea highlighted Dr. Bawumia’s capabilities and the NPP’s confidence in his candidacy. He emphasized that Mahama’s previous presidency was an opportunity for him to show his capability, and the results at that time were not favorable.
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In conclusion, Nana Akomea’s perspective on the upcoming 2024 presidential race differs from that of some in the NDC. His confidence in Dr. Bawumia as a superior candidate to Mahama and his assertion that Mahama’s past presidency shows his capabilities and failures, provide insight into the NPP’s strategy and approach to the upcoming election.
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