New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) communications team member, Benjamin Gyewu-Appiah has expressed deep regret over boldly declaring that he should be burned if John Mahama emerged victorious in the 2024 presidential election. Reflecting on his words, Mr Gyewu-Appiah admitted to feeling ashamed for making such a daring remark and claims his statement was made in the heat of political passion.

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From the results gathered across 267 constituencies, the Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson, Jean Mensa, on Monday, December 9, announced the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as the winner.John Mahama garnered 6,328,397 votes, representing 56.55%, while his closest rival, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, polled 4,657,304 votes, accounting for 41.61%.

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Speaking on Adom FM’s morning show, Dwaso Nsem Tuesday, Benjamin admitted he never anticipated this humiliating defeat talk less of the margin.“I’m quiet because I’m ashamed. The gap Mahama has created is unimaginable and I never expected it. Even if there was to be a defeat, the margin shouldn’t have been this wide.“Mahama has really disgraced me for vowing to set myself on fire over his victory.

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This has never happened before in our history,” he said.Going forward, Benjamin appealed to the NPP leadership to immediately begin a reconciliation process and work towards their victory in 2028.“We need to restructure and regroup as a party because we have been disgraced miserably. The party executives should allow everyone to speak and get things off their chest so we address all issues and heal.

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“The things we took for granted must be relooked at because we need to capture power in 2028. I will also appeal to all Ghanaians who feel offended by the NPP to let go,” he entreated.

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