The 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has dismissed claims that Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is weak or incapable of taking decisions.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Dr. Opoku Prempeh explained that under Ghana’s constitutional framework, executive decision-making authority lies with the President, not the Vice President.
He noted that although Dr. Bawumia served for eight years as head of the Economic Management Team, he could not independently take final decisions, as such authority remained the prerogative of the President.
According to Dr. Opoku Prempeh, it is therefore unfair to suggest that Dr. Bawumia cannot make decisions, stressing that he has never occupied the presidency to be assessed in that capacity.
He added that several ideas championed by Dr. Bawumia, particularly in innovation and digital transformation, continue to sustain government operations.
Dr. Opoku Prempeh argued that leadership in the 21st century is driven by ideas and innovation—qualities he said Dr. Bawumia has consistently demonstrated.
He further maintained that Dr. Bawumia should be given the opportunity to be tested before any conclusions are drawn about his leadership strength.
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