In the ongoing NPP presidential race, it is not surprising — but deeply disappointing — to see some aspirants focus more on throwing jabs than selling policies.

In a recent vetting, when one such aspirant was confronted about his constant attacks on former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, he arrogantly retorted:

“ There will be a couple more jabs.”

But as these jabs continue, a pattern has emerged — they are all conveniently directed at Dr. Bawumia, as if he were solely responsible for all that went wrong in government. The main accusation? The so-called "politics of adidigya” — a claim that some privileged few enjoyed the spoils of power while the grassroots suffered.

But here's the bitter truth the accusers don’t want to face:

They are the very face of the adidigya they are shouting about.

As Peter Tosh once sang,

“ Everybody is talking about crime, but who are the criminals?”

Today, every aspirant is talking about betrayal, neglect, and grassroots suffering — but who betrayed the party faithful? Who awarded the contracts? Who occupied the top seats and left foot soldiers in the dust?

Let’s look at the records:

- Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum

Deputy Minister for Education

Substantive Minister for Education

Dr. Adutwum presided over the Education Ministry where procurement and recruitment processes were tightly controlled. If party people were neglected in the hiring of teachers, school administrators, or contractors for school infrastructure, he must answer, not Dr. Bawumia.

- Dr. Bryan Acheampong

Deputy Minister for National Security

Minister for Agriculture

At National Security, Bryan had oversight over security sector recruitment — the very space where some allege slots were sold or hijacked. Did he stand up for the grassroots? Who benefitted from those recruitments?

Now, as Agric Minister, he oversaw contracts and programs in fertilizer distribution, cocoa roads, and buffer stock. Did the contracts go to party faithful or well-connected friends?

- Ken Agyapong

Board Chairman, Ghana Gas Company

Ken Agyapong is loudest in accusing others of ‘adidigya’, but records show that he personally benefited from a $20 million contract under the Akufo-Addo administration — a fact he himself publicly admitted.

If he cared so deeply about the party grassroots, couldn’t he have insisted:

“Take only $2 million and redirect the remaining $18 million across NPP constituencies to empower the base”?

But instead, he took the full amount — and now turns around to insult the very party people whose sweat won power for the NPP. In fact, he has openly suggested that because they are poor, they do not deserve to have a voice.

What hypocrisy!

- Kwabena Agyapong

Presidential Press Secretary under President Kufuor

As a key voice in Kufuor’s inner circle, Kwabena Agyapong has held elite power for decades. Where was this outrage about grassroots empowerment then? Or are we to believe that the Press Secretary had no influence over appointments, messaging, and access?

Unlike all the others, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia never held a ministerial portfolio. The 1992 Constitution makes it clear:

All executive power rests with the President. The Vice President only acts at the pleasure of the President and has no direct authority over ministries, agencies, or contract awards — except chairing the Police Council.

Yet, it is this very man — with no direct control — who is being blamed for the outcomes of ministries he did not run, contracts he did not sign, and recruitments he did not supervise.

This is not just unfair — it is a travesty of justice.

In all of this, Dr. Bawumia has remained humble, focused, and visionary.

He has apologized to Ghanaians for the failings of the government.

He has reconnected with the base.

He has outlined plans to correct the past and build a party structure that rewards hard work, loyalty, and sacrifice.

He is the only aspirant who has not been caught in a web of self-enrichment or entitlement.

While others point fingers, Dr. Bawumia builds bridges.

While others seek revenge, he offers reconciliation.
While others enrich themselves, he sacrifices and serves.

To the Delegates: Judge Fairly, Vote Wisely

Before you accept the next jab thrown at Dr. Bawumia, ask yourself:

Who gave out the contracts?

Who was in charge of the ministries?

Who really benefited from the system?

And who is now pretending to be clean, while wearing the same cloak of entitlement they now condemn?

"When you point one finger, remember four others point back at you".

If there is anyone among the aspirants who can say, like the tax collector, “I have sinned, and I seek forgiveness and redemption for our party,” it is Dr. Bawumia.

Let us not be swayed by the loudest voice — let us be guided by the cleanest heart and the most proven character.

Bawumia2028 | #TruthOverNoise | #IntegrityLeads

By: Captain Biko