Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called on the delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to vote for a candidate who will ensure the party’s continued hold on power in the upcoming 2024 general elections. Emphasizing the importance of this objective, Dr Bawumia stated that the party needs a candidate with a proven track record in governance, rather than simply a wealthy individual.
During his address, the Vice President emphasized the need for a selfless leader who possesses humility, experience, the right temperament, innovative ideas, and tolerance for all. He urged the delegates to consider these qualities when choosing the party’s presidential candidate in the forthcoming primaries.
Dr Bawumia also highlighted his own experience in defeating former President John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). He asserted that he had successfully defeated Mahama in two previous elections and expressed confidence in being able to defeat him again in the 2024 polls.
The Vetting Committee for the New Patriotic Party’s Presidential Primary has already cleared all ten aspirants vying for the opportunity to lead the party in the upcoming 2024 elections.
The aspirants are:
- Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen
- Mr. Kwadwo Poku
- Mahamudu Bawumia
- Boakye Kyerematen Agyarko
- Kwabena Agyei Agyapong
- Kennedy Ohene Agyapong
- Dr. Kofi Konadu Apraku
- Dr. Owusu Akoto Afriyie
- Joe Ghartey
- Francis Addai-Nimoh
This was announced in a statement signed by Justin Kodua Frimpong, General Secretary of the NPP.
Mr Kodua in the statement said the Vetting Committee submitted its report to the National Council of the NPP on Monday, July 10, 2023, pursuant to Article 10(3) of the New Patriotic Party’s Constitution.