Head of the History and Political Science Department at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST),Professor Samuel Adu Gyamfi, advised the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and its flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, against centering their campaign on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's policies and achievements.

During an interview on Neat FM on July 15, 2024, Prof. Gyamfi asserted that President Akufo-Addo's nearly eight-year tenure has not yielded significant policies or enduring legacies.

He cautioned that relying on these aspects for their campaign could potentially harm the party's electoral prospects.

“If the NPP tries to campaign on the so-called achievements of Akufo-Addo, they won’t even secure 40% of the vote in the upcoming 2024 elections,” he stated.

The professor emphasized the need for the NPP to pivot its campaign strategy to focus on Dr. Bawumia’s potential contributions.

“The party should present the credible ideas and strengths that Bawumia brings to the table,” he advised.

Prof. Gyamfi also raised concerns about the potential negative impact on Bawumia’s campaign if the party relies too heavily on Akufo-Addo’s credentials. He advised the party to avoid this approach to safeguard their prospects in the December polls.

“So, they should go into this election with the prowess that Bawumia is bringing on board because Akufo-Addo’s credentials cannot push the NPP. They shouldn’t even try before he destroys Bawumia’s campaign. I am being frank with you.

“Bawumia brings all the credible ideas that would have made Ghana,” he added.