Political analyst, Yaw Asani Tanoh, is of the assertion that there is some sort of friction between Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta.

In an interview on Neat FM, Mr Tanoh claimed that the Finance Minister and other individuals had ganged up on the Vice President, immobilizing him from carrying out any meaningful initiative or making any important decision.

He however noted that should the tables turn and Dr Bawumia be elected president, the Finance Minister and his colleagues would find themselves wanting.

"The Vice President is only a helper. The most powerful person in the ruling government today is Ken Ofori-Atta. The second person is the one that doesn't have a portfolio. President Akufo-Addo is like in 5th place.

"The guys are there and they will not allow Dr Bawumia. We should be fair to ourselves. Kennedy Agyapong came out to say they bully Dr Bawumia. Things are happening.

"I can bet you that if he gets a good standing, he will sweep them. The perception is that he will be manipulated but if Dr Bawumia becomes president with these Hausa people around, Ken Ofori-Atta will be in hot waters," he said.

In November last year, Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong has expressed displeasure about the effectiveness of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in his capacity as the country’s Vice President.

In a post on social media, Mr Agyapong questioned the Vice President with the claim that he has allowed the Minister of Finance, Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta, to bully him.

“If you are a Vice President, how do you sit down for a Finance Minister to bully you? If I’m a Vice President how can I sit down for a Finance Minister to bully me? Now you come and tell us you have not been given an opportunity,” Ken Agyapong is heard saying in the post and asked, “What else do you want us to give you to prove that you are effective?”

This comes months after Onua TV/Radio presenter, Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly known as Captain Smart, made a shocking revelation about the alleged maltreatment meted to Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia by some big names in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government.

According to Captain Smart, the Vice President has been belittled by many individuals in the ruling party thanks to President Akufo-Addo, whom Captain Smart alleges has sidelined his vice in the running of the country despite his progressive policies.

In an edition of Onua TV’s Maakye Show, Captain Smart named Gabby Otchere-Darko, Asante Bediatuo, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta as some of the individuals who purportedly have no or less reverence for the Vice President.

Also, The Herald reports that the two high-ranking officials are engaged in persistent disagreements over economic policies.

Despite their close understanding, reports suggest that the Finance Minister does not consistently attend Economic Management Team meetings chaired by Dr. Bawumia. When present, he is said to arrive late or act contrary to the team's decisions.