The flagbearer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has purportedly forwarded his preferred choice for a running mate in the upcoming December 7 presidential election to the party’s leadership.
Renowned broadcaster, Kwame Nkrumah Tikese disclosed during his Ade Akye Abia program on Okay FM, on Monday, April 4, 2024, that several prominent figures within the NPP, including the vice president’s chosen running mate, have confirmed the submission of a name.
According to Nkrumah Tikese, one of the primary factors behind Bawumia’s selection was the influence of the Manhyia Palace.
“What I’m hearing is that His Excellency Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has submitted the choice of his running mate to the leadership long ago. I called about 50 people and they told me that he had already submitted his choice of running mate… They have given me the name of the person and just this morning the person confirmed it.
“I won’t mention the name of the person but I would give his attributes. The person is loved by Manhyia. When Bawumia wanted to become the flagbearer, he went to speak to Manhyia and they also told him that if he was made the flagbearer, they (the chiefs) would also choose their own (as his running mate). This is the first reason,” he said.
Nkrumah Tikese refrained from disclosing the name of the individual but provided attributes, indicating that the person is highly regarded by Manhyia.
Additionally, Nkrumah Tikese highlighted the individual’s wealth as another significant factor, emphasizing the party’s need for campaign funds to retain power.
“The party needs money for campaign and the person also made a lot of money at the two ministries he has headed…The person went to the Education and Energy ministries and Bawumia also needs money,” he said.
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