Bawumia's campaign tour of Volta waste of time - NDC

The main opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has harshly criticized Vice President Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia and his candidacy as the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer for the December 7 general elections, labelling his recent visit to the Volta Region a "waste of time and resources."

The NDC asserts that Dr. Bawumia’s visit was essentially a farewell tour, as he prepares to exit the political stage.

This sentiment was echoed by NDC Volta Regional Secretary, James Gunu, in a statement released on Thursday, May 30, 2024.

Gunu stated, "We are also not surprised that Dr. Bawumia miserably lost the NPP's flagbearer contest to Ken Agyepong in the Volta Region. Voltarians, whether NDC or NPP, naturally prefer honest, truthful, and trustworthy people."

James Gunu highlighted the stark contrast between Dr. Bawumia's reception and the overwhelming support former President John Dramani Mahama received from Voltarians during the NDC presidential primaries.

He attributed this to the perceived marginalization and neglect of the Volta Region by the Nana Akufo-Addo and Bawumia-led government.

The NDC also demanded the payment of $126 million cedi equivalent, which they claim is owed to Volta Region constituencies as part of the "One Million Dollar Per Constituency" promise made over the past seven years.

Additionally, Gunu criticized the government's unfulfilled promise to build model schools in all Zongo communities, describing it as "a big deception.