28th February 2024 7:52:02 PM
2 mins readMinister of Parliamentary Affairs and Member of Parliament for Suame, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has emphasized that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is not in a hurry to name its running mate for the upcoming 2024 presidential election.In an interview with JoyNews on February 28, 2024, Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu reiterated that the NPP is not in competition with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) regarding the selection of a running mate.
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He stressed that the responsibility to choose a running mate lies solely with the NPP's presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia."We are not in competition with the NDC to select a running mate. The burden lies on the presidential candidate," stated Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu.The Suame MP highlighted Dr. Bawumia's qualities, describing him as intelligent, analytical, and broad-minded. He emphasized that Dr.
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Bawumia has been consultative in his decision-making process and should not be pressured or influenced by external forces.Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu referenced past instances where the NPP selected running mates for presidential candidates, noting that the party has never imposed a running mate on any of its candidates."I kept saying that nobody should attempt to foist any man on him. He is intelligent, he's analytical, and he's broad-minded.
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He has been very consultative in whatever he has been doing," Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu stated.He emphasized the importance of allowing Dr. Bawumia to make his own decision regarding the choice of a running mate, adding that the final decision rests with him. Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu urged patience and trust in Dr. Bawumia's judgment.
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Meanwhile, the National Democratic Congress is expected to announce the running mate for its flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, on February 29, 2024.As the political landscape continues to evolve ahead of the 2024 elections, stakeholders await further developments regarding the selection of running mates by the major political parties in Ghana.
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