Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), emphasized that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s decision to select him as his running mate has been proven right.
Dr. Bawumia, who previously served as the deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has been the President’s running mate in the elections from 2008 to 2020. During an interview with Africa Watch Magazine, Dr. Bawumia stated that he has demonstrated his value in government through his accomplishments.
He emphasized his crucial position in ensuring the party’s triumphs in both 2016 and 2020, affirming that he met the President’s requirements as a Vice President.
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.
Dr. Bawumia stated that he embraced the position of the President’s running mate due to it being a divine task and also driven by his [Akufo-Addo’s] vision and philosophy.
I realized that it was a God-sent opportunity to make a difference in Ghana, and to contribute to the development of our country at the highest levels. I was inspired by the vision and philosophy of the president and my inherent capabilities as a problem-solver. I knew I had something great to offer in support of the vision of the President and the NPP for Mother Ghana.
