Audio By Carbonatix
Editor-in Chief of the New Crusading Guide newspaper Abdul Malik Kweku Baako has urged running mate for the ruling National Democratic Congress, Paa Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur to work on his political deficiencies, while campaigning for the December elections heats up.
Discussing the impact the Vice President is likely to make on the elections, having been named President John Dramani Mahama’s running mate, on weekly News File programme on Joy FM and Joy News TV on Saturday Mr. Baako said, Mr. Amissah-Arthur lacked the "political body language" to woo voters to the NDC.
Even though Kweku Baako described the Vice President’s competency as undoubted and his selection as a pair for President Mahama as a good choice, he said he (Amissah-Arthur) "needs to work hard" on his public appearance despite being a naturally shy and gentle person.
Suspended Deputy General Secretary for the NDC Kofi Adams who was also on the programme, said although Mr. Amissah-Arthur’s choice may not contribute significantly to the NDC with regard to delivering more votes, his expertise will bring so much to bear on government.
He said however that, the value of Mr. Amissah-Arthurs expertise and competence will only be realized after the NDC wins the elections.
Meanwhile, a member of the NPP’s Communications Team, Yaw Buaben Asamoah has downplayed selection of Amissah-Arthur having a major impact on their chances in the elections.
Mr. Buaben Asamoah said the Vice President was involved in many of the failed policies of the “NDC 1 and 2” administrations, which resulted in the collapse of many state agencies as well as leading to job losses.
He said Mr. Amissah-Arthur being a part of the problems created by the NDC, “cannot change anything”.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Pollution near schools may be undermining learning, Researcher warns
10 seconds -
I’m ready for divorce if… – Florence Obinim declares
43 seconds -
Ghana and The Gambia strengthen education partnership through high-level study visit
7 minutes -
Group planned to attack White House UFC event using snipers and drones, FBI says
7 minutes -
One dead in Truck and Saloon car collision at Ako Adjei interchange
9 minutes -
The Inconvenient Truth: Democracy cannot succeed where political parties need failure to survive
10 minutes -
More than a dozen horses killed in New York barn fire
12 minutes -
Agyeman-Rawlings family condoles with Gbeho family after death of James Victor Gbeho
12 minutes -
Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland
12 minutes -
Norway’s crown princess undergoes successful lung transplant, palace says
15 minutes -
Tema Police arrest two suspects over 56 sacks of suspected indian hemp at Afienya
15 minutes -
National Blood Service donates 1,000 children’s clothing to Korle-Bu teaching hospital
29 minutes -
Ecobank Ghana posts strong 2025 performance as profit rises 28% to GH¢3bn
37 minutes -
Is Da’wah misunderstood and misrepresented in Islam? – Queen Liz show explores core meaning and practice of Islamic outreach
38 minutes -
Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon despite Trump criticism
42 minutes