Member of Parliament for Techiman South, Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah, has urged members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Techiman and the Bono East Region to disregard what he described as lies and propaganda being spread by other aspirants to discredit former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.
Speaking during Dr Bawumia’s campaign visit to Techiman on Saturday, Mr Korsah said the former Vice President’s unwavering service to the party, extensive experience in governance, and strong personal integrity make him the most capable candidate to lead the NPP to victory in the 2028 elections.
He noted that despite Dr Bawumia’s remarkable contributions, some individuals continue to undermine him for political gain. He therefore cautioned delegates to remain focused and not be swayed by such tactics.
“They will come here and tell you all sorts of things in an attempt to pull down Dr Bawumia,” the MP said. “Ignore them, because Bawumia is the man best placed to lead the NPP to victory.”
Mr Korsah described Dr Bawumia as the most marketable candidate for the NPP, citing his popularity and proven track record.
“Today, apart from Mahama, who is already well known because he has been President, no politician in Ghana is more popular than Dr Bawumia. Everywhere we go, people know him,” he said.
“We have already marketed him. If we bring in a new candidate, we’ll have to put in about ten times more effort to sell that person than we would need for Dr Bawumia.”
He further warned that opting for an untested candidate would amount to taking an unnecessary risk.
“If we want to experiment, then we can go back and pick an unknown person. But if we truly want to move forward, let’s stick with Bawumia for victory,” he added.
The Techiman South MP also reflected on Ghana’s political history, noting that no presidential candidate under the Fourth Republic has won on their first attempt. He argued that this precedent gives Dr Bawumia a unique advantage heading into 2028.
“With Bawumia having already tried once, 2028 will be his year of victory — because he has passed the test of humility and patience that Ghanaians always set for their leaders,” Mr Korsah stated.
Source: myjoyonline