President Nana Addo Akufo-Addo has criticized the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, asserting that Bawumia is a candidate who is “well prepared” and will not suggest a “24-hour discotheque.”
In his critique, the President referenced Mahama’s past comments and policies, particularly alluding to a controversial statement about a “24-hour discotheque,” which he implied reflects a lack of seriousness and a focus on frivolous matters rather than substantive governance.
Dr Bawumia has been well prepared, and he is now ready to become President. A man of good ideas and a good programme for the country. He is not proposing 24-hour discotheques. He is the man best qualified to lead Ghana into the fourth industrial revolution. So I want us to work together to make sure he becomes the next president of this country.
He delivered this statement during his visit to Nayiri, Tiduguma Nayiri Naa Bohagu Abdulai Mahami Sheriga, as well as to the Chiefs and the residents of the Mamprugu Traditional area.
When you are a big Chief and you are going, you are concerned about the person who will occupy your seat after you, the difference between us is that you will never know who will follow you, but in my case, I will know who will follow me.
Because you are a monarch and you will reign until you die, it’s only after your death that your successor is chosen, but I am a republican and democratic Chief, and I know who will succeed me. So I’ve come here to ask for your support to make sure that your son, my Vice President, Mahamudu Bawumia succeeds me.
The President additionally urged for backing of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the candidate representing the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
I’m asking for your support, not just because he is your son, but I believe he is extremely competent, fit and able to be our next President. I’ve worked with him for these past sixteen years and apart from being capable, competent and intellectually well-endowed, he is also a man of great loyalty, principled and honest. I am confident that if the people of Ghana agree with me and give him the chance, he will make an excellent President.
