Akufo-Addo, Kufuor, Mahama picked their own running mates, why was Bawumia forced? – Nyaho-Tamakloe asks

Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, a founding member of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), has raised concerns over the selection process of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s running mate for the 2024 elections.

Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe asserted that Bawumia was not given the opportunity to select his own running mate, attributing this to the "selfish interests" of certain party stalwarts.

Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe questioned the deviation from historical precedent within the party and other administrations.

“Kufour picked his own running mate, in the first round and second round. Atta Mills picked his own running mate, and Mahama picked his own running mate. Akufo-Addo scene 1, picked his own running mate, scene 2, picked his own running mate, so why can’t Bawumia pick his own running mate.

“Because I know for a fact that he can’t mention his own running mate and I made mention of it almost seven months ago. If we are not careful, that alone can destroy our party.

“Bawumia to be frank with you is a nice gentleman, I have dealt with him before he is a very nice gentleman but it is not every gentleman who can be a good politician,” he said while speaking in an interview on 3 FM on June 27, 2024.

He emphasized his long-held view that internal party dynamics would prevent Dr. Bawumia from having a free hand in his selection.

“I said that Bawumia will not be given the free hand by some people in the party because of their own interest in picking his own running mate

“I said he wouldn't be picking his own running mate and it has happened.”

It has been announced that Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh is set to be named the NPP running mate for the 2024 elections.

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