Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Prof. Sarpong said an analysis of the results shows that Dr Bawumia’s performance was stronger than his showing in the 2023 contest.

He noted that the former Vice President won in constituencies he had never previously secured and recorded gains across several areas.

According to Prof. Sarpong, Dr Bawumia won in 29 constituencies in the Greater Accra Region, including some that were previously held by Kennedy Agyapong.

He explained that while Dr Bawumia won 212 constituencies with 62 per cent of the vote in the previous contest, he has now secured victory in 232 constituencies with 56.48 per cent of the vote, indicating broader geographical support.

Prof. Sarpong added that Dr Bawumia successfully defended all 14 regions he won in the last election, despite a highly competitive race. He described the performance as impressive, saying the former Vice President delivered an outstanding result under intense political pressure.

“Anyone who understands numbers knows that this performance is significantly better than his 2023 results. He won in several constituencies where he had never triumphed before and made gains in all other areas. He secured victory in 29 constituencies in Greater Accra, some of which were previously won by Ken Agyapong. His impact has been substantial. While last time he won 212 constituencies with 62% of the vote, this time he achieved 56.48% with 232 constituencies.

Therefore, it cannot be said that Bawumia’s win falls below expectations. He successfully maintained control over the 14 regions he won last time and was well-received in the constituencies. He has performed admirably, and amidst the challenges, he has done an outstanding job,” he said.

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Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Prof. Sarpong cautioned that changing a running mate without strong justification could slow down the campaign, as a new candidate would require time to adjust to the political landscape, regardless of experience.

He noted that the party delayed in naming a running mate during the previous election cycle and warned against repeating the same mistake.

According to him, the process of selecting and integrating a new running mate can be stressful and time-consuming—time that could otherwise be spent intensifying grassroots campaigning.

Prof. Sarpong advised that if Dr Bawumia sees no major issue with his former running mate, he should retain him and provide proper guidance to address any challenges.

He stressed the need for the campaign to remain focused and active, urging the party not to underestimate the importance of early and continuous engagement with voters.

“If there aren’t any significant reasons to change the former running mate, they should consider keeping him. A new candidate would likely face challenges in navigating the new terrain, regardless of their political experience. It’s important to stay focused and accountable every day. Don’t underestimate the need for ongoing campaigning,” he added.

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