Tano North MP and spokesperson for New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has defended the former Vice President’s record, describing him as the party’s best hope to lead the NPP into victory.

Speaking to delegates on Wednesday, October 15, Dr Gideon Boako said Dr Bawumia has demonstrated exceptional loyalty, hard work, and commitment to the party, qualities that, he argued, make him stand out among his contenders.

“When I look at Vice President Dr Bawumia and how well we have served the party, that’s the same way he has served the party,” he said.

“All the other colleagues have also served, but we in the NPP have seen something good in him.”

He expressed disappointment that some party members have turned against Dr Bawumia because of internal competition, despite the former Vice President’s immense contribution during the NPP’s years in opposition.

“Isn’t it the same Bawumia whom we once regarded as our god when we were in opposition? Isn’t he the one? Back then, we looked up to Bawumia as our god. If he didn’t speak, it felt as though no one else in Ghana could speak on our behalf,” Dr Boako said.

He noted that criticisms against Dr Bawumia over the NPP’s 2024 election defeat are misplaced, insisting that the former Vice President cannot be blamed for the party’s electoral performance.

“We in the NPP know the reasons why Ghanaians voted against us. It wasn’t because of Bawumia,” he stressed.

“There’s nothing that shows that if any of those contesting against him were presented, they would have won.”

Dr Boako further dismissed claims that Dr Bawumia should not contest again because he lost in 2024, arguing that some of those making such claims also failed to win their own contests.

“Someone says Bawumia contested in 2024 and couldn’t win, so he should step aside. But that same person contested against him in 2023 and didn’t win either. So should he also not contest again?” he asked.

Dr Boako urged delegates to remain united behind Dr Bawumia, describing him as a proven and dedicated leader capable of leading the NPP to regain power in 2028.