The Oti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Evans Yaw Dapaah, has a compelling argument for retaining Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the party's presidential candidate for the 2028 election. He emphasizes the wisdom in consistency, drawing from the history of the Fourth Republic of Ghana. Dapaah highlights the success of candidates who were consistently supported by major political parties after initial setbacks, ultimately becoming presidents. He cites the examples of John Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who, despite initial doubts and criticisms, were backed by their parties and went on to win the presidency.
Dapaah argues that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has also demonstrated the power of consistency. He mentions the cases of John Evans Atta Mills and John Dramani Mahama, who, after losing elections, were backed by their party and eventually became presidents. Dapaah extends this logic to Dr. Bawumia, who, as a former Vice President with limited powers, has never held the presidency. He believes that retaining Bawumia is crucial for the party's progress and success, and that any negative effects of not doing so would be significant.
This argument is a strong reminder that consistency in political support can lead to remarkable outcomes, and it invites discussion on the importance of loyalty and trust in the political arena.
