Akufo-Addo has been vindicated in selecting me as his Vice President – Bawumia
Dr. Mahumudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, has declared that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo made the right decision in selecting him to be his running partner for four consecutive elections.
From 2008 until the 2020 elections, Dr. Bawumia, who was the Bank of Ghana’s deputy governor at the time, was the president’s running partner.
Dr. Bawumia stated in an interview with Africa Watch Magazine that the president was right to select him, given his track record since the NPP government came to power.
He also emphasized how he helped the party win in 2016 and 2020, saying that when the president was looking for a vice president, he satisfied his requirements.
“I think the president in all these years, was looking for a vice-presidential candidate who was up to the task and possessed the requisite capabilities to be a good complement. I think I just rightly fit that description. A running-mate selection can be looked at from many angles, but I will not rule out trust, loyalty, competence, hard work, compatibility, and all the virtues one can think of.
“Over the years, he observed me at close quarters and was satisfied with my contribution to the ticket. I believe the president has been vindicated in selecting me a record four times because of my contribution to our victory in 2016 and 2020, and my widely acknowledged performance as the best vice president in Ghana’s history.”
