The Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has denied allegations of actively seeking the position of running mate for Dr. Mahammudu Bawumia in the upcoming 2024 general elections.

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This response follows an admonition from former Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu, who urged Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu to concentrate on his critical oversight responsibilities in Parliament rather than campaigning for the NPP flagbearer's running mate role.

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“Mr Speaker, let me state that there is no contest for running mate and I’m not involved in campaigning for the running mate position, it should be loud and clear,” Osei-Kyei-Mensah said on the floor of Parliament on Thursday, November 23.

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In response to similar remarks from Minority Chief Whip Governs Agbodza, the Suame MP unequivocally rejects any notions of actively pursuing the position, underscoring that he is not engaged in a campaign to become Dr. Bawumia's running mate.

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Addressing the issue on the floor of Parliament on Thursday, November 23, Osei-Kyei-Mensah emphasizes, "Let me state that there is no contest for running mate, and I’m not involved in campaigning for the running mate position; it should be loud and clear."

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The Majority Leader urged members of the minority caucus to avoid speculation and instead focus on debating the 2024 budget statement.

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