Bawumia never announced his running mate to Akufo-Addo via Zoom - Egyapa Mercer

Andrew Kofi Egyapa Mercer, Member of Parliament for the Sekondi Constituency, has refuted claims that NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia communicated his running mate decision to President Nana Akufo-Addo through Zoom.

Mercer clarified that the meeting took place face-to-face on July 25, contrary to what has been circulating in the public.

In an interview on Good Morning Ghana, Mercer stated, "That's not true; it is completely false. What was the urgency that would necessitate Dr. Bawumia, who was in the UK at the time, not waiting to discuss such an important matter with Akufo-Addo in person, resorting to Zoom instead? That's completely false; it was a direct, in-person engagement."

Regarding Bawumia's choice of running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Mercer expressed his confidence in NAPO's ability to complement Bawumia.

"It is an excellent choice; I have worked with him for over three years and I know his capabilities. I am confident he will complement Bawumia well."

Mercer also called on the National Council (NEC) of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to approve Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, as the flagbearer is scheduled to meet with the council today to defend his choice.

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