The Director of Campaign Communications for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Nana Akomea has emphasized that if the Vice President is chosen as the flagbearer for the NPP, it could help the party shed the perception of being an 'Akan Party.'

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In an interview on JoyNews' PM Express, Nana Akomea pointed out that the NPP has consistently maintained its commitment to inclusivity and its openness to people from diverse backgrounds.

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However, due to the opposition's portrayal of the party as an 'Akan Party,' it has faced challenges in dispelling this label.

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The Director of Campaign Communications for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has emphasized that if the Vice President is chosen as the flagbearer for the NPP, it could help the party shed the perception of being an 'Akan Party.'

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During an appearance on PM Express, Nana Akomea pointed out that the NPP has consistently maintained its commitment to inclusivity and its openness to people from diverse backgrounds. However, due to the opposition's portrayal of the party as an 'Akan Party,' it has faced challenges in dispelling this label.

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The former Minister of Employment further clarified that this move would effectively counter the propaganda employed by opposition parties, which often label the NPP as an 'Akan party' during their campaigns.

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Nana Akomea emphasized that in addition to the qualifications and effectiveness of the individual, party delegates are also keen on selecting leaders who can significantly contribute to the party's electoral success and help secure victory.

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“Now, you have a candidate like Dr Baumia, who would give you a more inclusive branding and would neutralize the NDC’s propaganda. We have the tool in our hands to change that branding and that is Dr Bawumia,” he added.

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He further noted that this strategy would be instrumental in securing votes in regions where the 'Akan party' label has historically led to votes against the NPP.

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Nana Akomea highlighted that the Northern Region, as an example, is no longer a stronghold for the NDC, and a significant part of this shift can be attributed to Dr. Bawumia's influence and efforts.

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“Before he came, we were not getting those votes. We believe that if we present him as a presidential candidate, he would, of all the candidates, further the weakening of the Northern region as a major stronghold of the NDC,” Nana Akomea noted.

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He stressed that the Vice President has proven to be a loyalist to the party. He said this was evident in the 2013 petition election hearing.

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Dr Bawumia is one of 10 aspirants in the New Patriotic Party’s presidential primaries. The aspirants hoping to lead the party to the 2024 general elections will go through a special delegates conference this weekend.

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The conference is aimed at trimming down the number of aspirants from 10 to five prior to the national conference expected to be held in November.

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The special delegate conference will come off on Saturday, August 26.

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