Chairman of the Economic Sub-Committee for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Manifesto, Dr. Mark Assibey-Yeboah, has clarified that the party’s Presidential Candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, remains committed to the NPP's record in government.

His comments come amidst recent public discussion after Dr. Bawumia referred to himself as a “driver’s mate” and appealed to Ghanaians to elect him to “take full charge of the wheel.”

Some critics saw this statement as a possible attempt to distance himself from the NPP’s current administration.

In response, Dr. Assibey-Yeboah, speaking in an interview with Channel One TV on Monday, November 11, countered these interpretations, asserting that Dr. Bawumia fully supports and takes ownership of the NPP’s performance.

He stressed that Dr. Bawumia's metaphor was intended to convey his readiness to lead the party and the country forward rather than to disassociate from past achievements.

According to Dr. Assibey-Yeboah, the NPP’s track record in development initiatives and policy reforms has positively impacted Ghanaians.

He pointed out that these accomplishments have improved various sectors and that Dr. Bawumia’s campaign seeks to build upon these successes.

Dr Assibey further added that the party is confident Ghanaians recognise the progress made under NPP governance and are eager for continuity.

He expressed optimism that Ghanaians would support Dr. Bawumia and the NPP to continue delivering positive change.

“Bawumia is not running away from the NPP’s record, as a matter of fact, he detailed what we have done, in 7 and half years. And there’s collateral responsibility and he takes responsibility for [that]. We will put the NPP’s record side by side with the NDC’s record because that is where the fight is."

“When I go around the country, I see people who are excited about voting for the NPP. There are a lot of youth who for the first time will get the opportunity to express their appreciation for the Free SHS they have enjoyed and all the other beautiful things they are seeing. There’s the social media politics and things run around, people share and people are commenting, but it’s a different ball game," he insisted.