The New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged the flagbearer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, to adopt more respectful language in his public statements.

Addressing a campaign rally in Accra on September 16, Dr. Bawumia criticized Mahama for allegedly referring to clergy, civil society organizations (CSOs), and traditional leaders as "hypocrites" due to their perceived silence on national issues.

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He expressed concern that such rhetoric diminishes the dignity associated with Mahama’s previous presidential role.

Dr. Bawumia emphasized the importance of respecting these groups, which he believes play a vital role in national unity and development.

He noted that Mahama's recent comments, including insults directed at religious leaders and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), are inappropriate for someone who once held the highest office in the land.

“You all know I am competing with the former president to win this election. I think he has realised that he will lose the elections so he is always angry. I heard he insulted some pastors, chiefs, imam and CSOs saying they are hypocrites. He even insulted the ECG.”

“Today he said the NPP is a foolish government. Why would a former president say something like this? We must have some level of decency in the language we speak as politicians.”