'Sticka was misquoted' - Palgrave defends Stephen Amoah over Bawumia comment

Former Government Spokesperson on Governance and Security, Dr Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, has jumped to the defense of Nhyiaeso MP Dr Stephen Amoah, popularly known as ‘Sticka’ following backlash over alleged claims that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) lost the 2024 general elections because its flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, is a Muslim.

Dr Amoah’s alleged remarks have sparked anger among party faithful and members of the Muslim community, prompting calls for a retraction and formal apology.

Speaking in an interview on Morning Starr with Naa Dedei Tettey on Monday, June 23, Dr Boakye-Danquah said the outrage is misplaced, insisting the comments were misinterpreted.

“I was in Kumasi, I was at the programme where Honourable Dr Stephen Amoah made those comments, and I think that his remarks have been taken out of context, absolutely,” he said.

He pointed to voter trends from the 2024 general elections, stressing that the real issue lies in data showing the NPP lost the majority of Zongo communities, which are predominantly Muslim with the exception of Winneba.

“In 2024, the NPP’s flagbearer lost all the Zongos across the country except Winneba,” Dr Boakye-Danquah noted.

“Meanwhile, in 2020, President Akufo-Addo, a southerner, performed far better in the north and Zongo communities.”

He argued that such data-driven insights should guide internal party reflections, not assumptions based on religion.

Dr Boakye-Danquah also underscored the party’s commitment to inclusiveness, citing the historic nomination of Dr Bawumia as the NPP’s first Muslim flagbearer in the Fourth Republic.

AS/MA

Ever heard of Nkofie, the legendary Kwahu cave believed to grant wishes? Join GhanaWeb's People & Places as we take you on an exclusive tour of this mystical site: