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Dr. Mahumudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, has said that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo made the right decision in selecting him to be his running mate 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 administration 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.”
Dr. Bawumia went into further detail about why he thought the chance to serve as the president’s running mate was a divinely sent one meant to bring about change in Ghana.
Additionally, he mentioned that his acceptance of the running mate role was inspired by the president’s vision and ideology.
“When the president asked me to be his running mate, I was very surprised, but it turns out I had come to the attention of some of the Party elders. At the time I was a deputy governor of the Bank of Ghana. I had to take the tough decision of abandoning my career for the uncertain world of politics. I reflected deeply on it and prayed about it.
“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,” he stated.
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
