NPP Patriots for Unity warn friends of NAPO against planned endorsement campaign

A group calling itself NPP Patriots for Unity has issued a stern warning to the leadership of Friends of NAPO over reports of a planned endorsement event in Accra in support of Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO and an alleged campaign to persuade Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to select him as his running mate. The group has described the reported initiative as selfish, parochial and unpatriotic, arguing that no individual or pressure group has the authority to dictate to Dr Bawumia who he should select as his running mate. According to the group, information available to it suggests that the event, initially scheduled for this week, was postponed because Dr Opoku Prempeh is currently outside the country and had reportedly requested that it be rescheduled until his return to enable organisers to secure a larger turnout. Speaking on behalf of the group, its spokesperson, Joseph Fiifi Ennin, said individuals aspiring to occupy the running mate position should rely on their credentials, track record and popularity within the party rather than resorting to orchestrated endorsement campaigns. He argued that, with the NDC government facing various controversies, NPP members should concentrate their efforts on holding the government accountable and highlighting its shortcomings instead of engaging in campaigns that promote individual political ambitions. NPP Patriots for Unity further accused some party supporters of placing personal loyalties and individual interests above the collective interest of the NPP, warning that it would resist any activities capable of undermining party unity and weakening the party's electoral prospects. The group consequently called on party members to respect Dr Bawumia's prerogative to choose his preferred running mate without undue pressure or interference from interest groups. Meet the media personalities who have declared parliamentary ambitions ahead of 2028 It also issued a direct warning to the National Chairman of Friends of NAPO, Alfred Ahea, claiming to be closely monitoring his activities and what it described as his political manoeuvres. The group cautioned that it would resist any attempt by Ahea and his associates to undermine Dr Bawumia's political fortunes through what it considers divisive and self-serving political campaigns. NPP Patriots for Unity maintained that the party's unity and collective electoral ambitions must take precedence over the personal ambitions of individuals and their supporters. Samira Bawumia Stuns Audience with ‘Asaase Yaa’ Poem at Literary Night Source: www.ghanaweb.com
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