Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Andrew Asiamah Amoako, has urged the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to unite behind former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as its flagbearer for the 2028 elections, noting that Ghanaians naturally sympathize with him.
Speaking at Adansi Asokwa on Wednesday, September 10, Mr. Asiamah highlighted the public’s enduring respect for Dr. Bawumia despite ridicule and criticism.
“When we look at the defeat of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and consider how we have ridiculed him, maligned him, and spoken ill of him, it has left many people silent. But the truth is, they remain sympathetic towards him,” he said.
The Second Deputy Speaker explained that this sympathy gives Dr. Bawumia an edge that the party should not ignore. “Ghanaians naturally show sympathy for those who are mocked and ridiculed. Dr. Bawumia is one such person, and today I present him to you as an example,” he added.
He appealed to NPP members to reflect on this and rally behind the Vice President. “NPP faithfuls, I do not speak often, but when you take time to reflect on these things, you will realize that the party is better off presenting someone who is so sympathetic to Ghanaians. So I beg of you, let us all support him,” he urged.
Mr. Asiamah also praised Dr. Bawumia’s qualities, including his knowledge, experience, and resilience. “We have said so many things, but when it comes to knowledge and experience, this man has them. What I want to emphasize is that Ghanaians believe Dr. Bawumia has truly suffered. We have criticized him greatly, and because of this, it is only right that we honor him,” he noted.
He concluded by calling for unity within the party to project Dr. Bawumia as the candidate capable of restoring Ghana. “Let us all come together to lift him up so that Ghanaians can acknowledge his resilience and honor him. With this, Ghana will be restored,” he said.
Source: Clara Seshie
