President of TEIN-KNUST, a tertiary students' wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Abokyi, has chastised Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, for advocating for an opportunity for flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, in his presidential ambition.

Mr Bentil over the weekend encouraged Ghanaians to give Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia a "fair and objective hearing" in his his quest to become President.

Mr Bentil expressed the belief that if given the opportunity as President of Ghana, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) would do a better job.

Bentil, Vice President of IMANI Africa

According to him, Dr Bawumia "is like an advisor" as such his authority is restricted to specific areas of governance.

Nonetheless, he noted Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has excelled in his role and has demonstrated qualities and achievements that make him stand out when compared to other individuals who have held the position of Vice President in Ghana's history.

Reacting to this, Samuel Abokyi, President of TEIN-KNUST, noted that Dr Bawumia's limited achievements within the current administration cannot be disregarded.

"How can one absolve him from the prevailing chaos?"

"Dr. Bawumia boasts of spearheading digitalization and the issuance of the Ghana Card. He chairs the economic management team; hence, how can he evade responsibility for the economic hardships?

"As the vice president, he wields influence over policy direction and implementation, so how can he distance himself from the burden of exorbitant taxes imposed on citizens?

He emphasized that Mr. Bentil should lead an honest life as a responsible citizen, rather than living as a hypocrite.

"Former President John Mahama's track record should not be disregarded, as he has made significant contributions to the nation, unlike a lackluster figure who has failed repeatedly."

"Despite being the vice president, Dr. Bawumia has frequently assumed presidential duties during the president's absence. Ghana cannot afford to gamble with an inexperienced individual who has faltered in various capacities.

"Ghana has transcended archaic democratic norms; it is imperative to elect a seasoned candidate rather than experiment with a failed vice president. The country requires a trustworthy leader, not a vacillating individual," he added.

He continued; "In any respectable nation, Dr. Bawumia would not be taken seriously; his contradictory statements about his authority in government and his role in championing digitalization epitomize sheer absurdity.

"Dr. Bawumia was touted for his economic acumen, yet the state of Ghana's economy is in disarray, far removed from his embellished claims. If economic indicators miraculously improve, credit would swiftly be attributed to him; however, in times of turmoil, blame is shifted to the president."