Former VC of UDS: Bawumia Is Not Lying

Prof. David Millar

Educationist Prof. David Millar says Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's political career is still bright despite his recent defeat in the presidential election held on December 7. Speaking about Bawumia's future, Prof. Millar emphasized that the administration's overall decision-making process, rather than just his individual acts, was the reason behind the vice president's loss. "Dr. Bawumia's future is still very bright," Prof. Millar said with assurance. He has a long political career ahead of him. He lost more because of the wrongdoings of the Akufo-Addo government than because of his own failings.

The viewpoint of Professor Millar provides an open analysis of the larger political scene. He clarified that Dr. Bawumia's ability to engage voters was greatly hampered by his relative marginalization throughout the second term of the Akufo-Addo administration. Particularly during the second term, many people thought Bawumia was excluded from the decision-making process. Even though he was still employed by the administration, his position didn't aid his cause, Prof. Millar clarified. The educationist claims that the election's outcome was greatly influenced by the public's belief that Dr. Bawumia was a major player in the choices that resulted in Ghana's current economic difficulties.

Prof. Millar noted that the administration's economic difficulties probably contributed to the disenchantment of many voters, saying, "People saw him as a key player in the decisions that led to the crisis, and that certainly cost him votes." Prof. Millar is hopeful that Dr. Bawumia would be able to bounce back and reclaim his political momentum in spite of these setbacks. "His political future is still bright. He reaffirmed his optimism in the vice president's ability to make a political comeback by saying, "He has what it takes to recover from this setback and re-establish himself." Prof. Millar also talked about the criticism that Dr. Bawumia received, especially the claims of dishonesty. "Dr. Bawumia is truthful. "He bases his statements on facts," Prof. Millar said.