Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, the Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West constituency, has expressed strong disapproval towards the lobbying efforts for the running mate position within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) prior to the upcoming December general elections.
According to her, such actions are highly disrespectful, exert unnecessary pressure, and undermine the independence of Vice President and flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
During an interview on Citi FM, a radio station based in Accra, the Communications Minister emphasized the significance of allowing Dr. Bawumia to freely select his running mate without any external influence.
Let him be given the space to choose the person he thinks can partner with him. I think it is even disrespectful for people to be lobbying as if he can’t make his own decision.
Mrs. Owusu-Ekuful emphasized that the running mate position is not subject to chance.
Is that a position you lobby or gamble for? I am absolutely against any active seeking of any such position. It is an appointed position. I think the flagbearer should be left and given the space to decide who he thinks can best partner him.
