Former Minister for Local Government and Rural Development and MP for Techiman South, Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah, has called on New Patriotic Party (NPP) delegates to rally behind presidential hopeful Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, describing him as the most viable candidate to lead the party to victory in the 2028 general elections.
Addressing delegates during Dr. Bawumia’s tour of the Bono East Region, Mr. Mensah Korsah said the NPP cannot afford to gamble with its choice of flagbearer at a time when the party is determined to return to power.
“If we want to experiment, then we can choose someone else, but we cannot afford to miss the opportunity to win in 2028,” he said. “If you take out President Mahama, the next most popular politician in Ghana is Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.”
The Techiman South MP argued that the former Vice President is already well-known and widely accepted across the country, making him the most marketable option for the NPP.
“Since we began this tour, I have seen at least five billboards of Dr. Bawumia in every town. He has already been marketed. Why should we overlook that, especially when we are in opposition and may face financial constraints?” he asked.
Mr. Mensah Korsah emphasized that the choice of flagbearer should be based on who can win the national election, not who has served longest in the party.
“The 2028 election is not about longevity but about who can win,” he stressed, urging delegates in Techiman North to deliver an even stronger endorsement than Techiman South, which gave Dr. Bawumia his highest vote share in the 2023 primaries.
He concluded by appealing to delegates to “vote massively” for Dr. Bawumia to ensure the NPP remains competitive going into the 2028 polls.
Source: Ernest Akowuah Gyamerah Twum
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