Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the former Vice President, has said he has risked his life for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), and how can anyone call him a stranger?
According to Dr Bawumia, he has served as running mate four times, as Vice President for two terms, and as flagbearer.
Dr Bawumia further emphasised that he has sacrificed, lost opportunities, and even risked his life for the NPP. So how can anyone call him a stranger?
Speaking to delegates and party faithful during his tour of the Oti Region, Dr Bawumia stated, “Those who make such comments do not understand the history of our party. The UP was formed from the coming together of people from all walks of life — and that unity gave birth to the NPP”.
“The NPP’s strength lies in its diversity. It does not matter whether you are Dagomba, Ga, Dangme, Sefwi, Ewe, Asante, or Kwahu — if you are capable, you can lead this party,” he stressed.
He added, “I have served as running mate four times, as Vice President for two terms, and now as flagbearer. I have sacrificed, lost opportunities, and even risked my life for this party. So how can anyone call me a stranger?”
“What we need is unity and mutual respect in our party and in Ghana. Let’s reject divisive talk and focus on building a stronger NPP that represents everyone,” he concluded.
Bawumia further added, “Today, some of my opponents say I am an outsider and a stranger, who does not deserve to lead the party because of where I come from.
This is dangerous, divisive and contrary to the diversity of our unifying tradition,” he stated.
He added, “Those who say this don’t understand our history. Our tradition is the Danquah-Dombo-Busia tradition, formed by all the main tribes across Ghana. This is the tradition of the NPP”.
“If Dr Bawumia, after 17 years of service to the party, is described as an outsider and stranger, how do we grow the party to attract new members from all parts of Ghana?” he asked.
Dr Bawumia further declared, “Any member from any part of the country can lead the party if you are capable. It does not matter where you are—Dagomba, Ga, Dangbe, Sefwi, Ewe, Dagarti, Wala, Bono, Asante, Akyem, Kwahu, Mamprusi, Kusasi, Konkomba, Fante, Frafra, Guan, Gonja, Sisala, Kasena, Kotokoli, Bimoba, or Chakosi.”
His comments come on the heels of a member of parliament for Asante Akyem South, Kwaku Asante Boateng, describing the former vice president, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, as a stranger.
According to the NPP member of parliament, Dr Bawumia was an alien and a stranger in the NPP who was brought in and made vice president and should have stepped aside after serving for eight years as vice president.
He claimed, Dr Bawumia is part of the reason there is no peace in the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
The Asante Akyem South MP likened Dr Bawumia’s situation in the NPP to a stranger in a family who was brought into the family but was later made the successor, which causes conflict in the family.