Former Eastern Regional Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), David Prah, has urged supporters of the various flagbearer hopefuls to engage in issue-based campaigning and refrain from personal attacks.
He also called for a ceasefire among supporters, stressing that campaigns based on tribalism and ethnicity will only cause harm to the party and lead to disunity.
Speaking on Burning Issues on Adom FM, hosted by Akua Boakyewaa Yiadom, the former Deputy Director of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) warned that insults and tribal politics could make it difficult for the party to unite behind one candidate after the primaries.
“After the contest, the party will have to campaign for one candidate who emerges as the flagbearer, and if supporters continue with insults, tribalism, and ethnic campaigning, it will be difficult to market that candidate to win power in 2028,” he stated.
Mr. Prah, who is supporting Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum to become the NPP’s flagbearer, described him as a unifier and transformational leader who, if elected, will unite the party and help recapture power from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the next general election.
“Even though Dr. Bawumia, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, and Kennedy Agyapong are all qualified to lead the NPP, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum stands tall among them. He is a unifier, hardworking, connected to the grassroots of the party, and has innovative ideas that can help turn the fortunes of this country around,” Mr. Prah said.
He also pointed to Dr. Adutwum’s impressive track record as Education Minister, which has earned him praise from many Ghanaians who are calling for him to lead the country.
“The world is moving at a fast pace, and we cannot continue doing things the same way. We need someone like Dr. Adutwum as President to bring his innovative ideas to bear for the benefit of the citizenry,” he concluded.