Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has criticised former President John Dramani Mahama for his recent comments targeting religious leaders, chiefs, and civil society organisations (CSOs).
Mr. Mahama, the NDC’s flagbearer, had accused these groups of failing to hold the current administration accountable.
Speaking at a campaign event in the Amasaman Constituency in Accra yesterday, Dr. Bawumia, who is the New Patriotic Party (NPP)’s flagbearer, suggested that Mr. Mahama’s outburst was a sign of frustration with his own campaign’s progress.
He accused ex-President Mahama of resorting to insults and personal attacks due to lack of a clear message for his campaign.
He questioned whether it was appropriate for a former President to label respected figures such as chiefs, imams, and other religious leaders as hypocrites.
“When you have no message, you resort to insults,” Dr. Bawumia said. “Mahama has nothing to offer Ghanaians, so he’s attacking respected figures and institutions.”
Dr. Bawumia referenced Mr. Mahama’s past insults towards the Electoral Commission and his recent description of the NPP government as “foolish”.
He questioned whether such language was fitting for a former President, saying, “Is this the